Review of 42 (2013) by Dedrick T — 02 Sep 2013

Really enjoy the movie quite inspiring show the true Tryumf of the human spirit.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Dedrick T on 02 Sep 2013.

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By Sam L (459) on 19 Jun 2017

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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 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 Logan M (1,902) on 06 Feb 2017

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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 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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There was a time when baseball films where the go-to sports films of Hollywood and there were plenty that were actually very good; Kevin Costner…

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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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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 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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