Review of 42 (2013) by Ryan W — 14 Feb 2015

Though the film gets better as it moves along, it is thoroughly unspectacular and employs needless manipulation.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Ryan W on 14 Feb 2015.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Brandy Mcdonnell (170) for The Oklahoman (170) on 06 Aug 2018

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By Brad R (338) on 21 Mar 2017

Some elements of the story omitted due to Hollywoodization. This film sported, pun pun, the pitcher signals, with 4 or 5 appearing…

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By Josh M (1,729) on 06 Feb 2017

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This story is a tough one to hit the right notes on, but Oscar winning screenwriter of LA Confidential, Brian Helgeland, does just that…

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