Review of 42 (2013) by Nick S — 09 Mar 2014

Great breakthrough story of Americas past time.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Nick S on 09 Mar 2014.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christine P (218) on 31 Jul 2017

Even though I really don't enjoy sports, I love sports movies. That's because they really aren't about sports. This movie is no different…

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By Angie Errigo (463) for Metro (UK) (700) on 04 Sep 2017

Mythic material, beautifully done, the winning performances and telling (true) incidents make this one not just for baseball devotees…

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By Andrew J (1,127) on 05 Sep 2017

42 was one of my favorite movies. It was inspiring and really good…

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By Daniel W (1,325) on 30 May 2017

42 fails to display much drama or intrigue in a story that should be rich with both…

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By Lisa S (1,201) on 07 Mar 2018

A dramatization of the beginning of the professional career of Jackie Robinson, the first black person to play in Major League Baseball…

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By Brandon W (1,786) on 02 Sep 2016

42 gives us a way to see Jackie Robinson's life. And viewers are more aware of his heroism for it…

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

It may not be a cinematic grand slam, but 42 does a fine job sharing and celebrating Robinson's legacy, which makes it a solid win…

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By Jamie M (489) on 06 Feb 2017

Massive baseball fan, massively let down…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 16 Oct 2016

This is a simple, straight forward telling of how Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier in 1947…

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By Et2 (1) on 23 Mar 2019

“The true story of an American legend” is an inspirational phrase for a biographical film called “42”…

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