Review of 42 (2013) by Mike K — 12 Oct 2013

A feel good movie that is even more amazing because it actually happened.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Mike K on 12 Oct 2013.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Elyse W (64) on 23 Dec 2017

Inspirational and educational. These may be my favorite roles for Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford…

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By Jamie M (489) on 06 Feb 2017

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By Debbie Baldwin (220) for Ladue News (220) on 01 Nov 2018

Just go. That's really all I have to say. A Jackie Robinson biopic was long overdue and this is an A+ effort. It's a 9…

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

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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By Antony P (23) 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 Konrad A (604) on 28 Jan 2017

This movie was inspiring! It's a true store and it is a good sports movie if you like sports it could be one to see…

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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 James . (163) on 06 Feb 2017

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