Review of 42 (2013) by Playa0789 — 25 Apr 2018

They end the movie after they won the penant not to tell you that his ass didn't win a ring until 8 years later.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Playa0789 on 25 Apr 2018.

42 has generally received positive reviews.

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I couldn't help but notice that on Day1 of Jackie Robinson career in the Big Leagues: 04/15/1947, film makers showed the national anthem being…

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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 Richard Z (25) on 02 Sep 2016

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By Et2 (1) on 23 Mar 2019

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By Christine P (218) on 31 Jul 2017

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By Antony P (23) on 02 Sep 2016

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By Josh Terry (603) for Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (1) on 28 Nov 2017

Director Brian Helgeland's 42 may not be the greatest baseball movie of all time ... but it may tell baseball's most important story…

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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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