Review of 42 (2013) by Ryan A — 15 Oct 2013

"42" reminds me of what most films once were back in the day: Earnest, wholesome and inspirational.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Ryan A on 15 Oct 2013.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Abbie Bernstein (403) for Assignment X (330) on 25 Jan 2019

42 explains eloquently how and why Jackie Robinson became an enduring American hero, with extraordinary baseball prowess perhaps the least…

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By Aaron Peterson (245) for The Hollywood Outsider (262) on 09 Oct 2018

42 manages to capture everything I know of Robinson and put it on the big screen so everyone can appreciate exactly what that number truly means…

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By Dwight Brown (181) for National Newspaper Publishers Association (180) on 07 Mar 2017

This honorable and enlightening film pays due respect to Jackie Robinson -- a sports legend and courageous American hero…

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By Brooke Corso (225) for The Monitor (McAllen, TX) (201) on 17 Aug 2017

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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By Aaron W (748) on 29 Apr 2017

Very good although it doesn't take enough risks…

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Massive baseball fan, massively let down…

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