Review of 42 (2013) by Dana N — 15 Jan 2014

If they made him (Jackie Robinson) any more saintly portrayed in the movie he would have ascended into heaven.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Dana N on 15 Jan 2014.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Leah Sydney (37) for Showbiz 411 (37) on 21 Jun 2018

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The game sequences are riveting, not only when Jackie slams a homer or steals a base, but also in the jubilance of him overcoming the negative…

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This movie was one of the best I have ever seen It was definitely the best baseball movie of all time…

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