42 (2013)
In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous colour line when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.
- Brian Helgeland
- Dawn Gilliam
- Brian Helgeland
Rating: 7.2/10 by 1787 users
Alternative Title:
Номер 42-ри - BG
42号 - CN
42: The Jackie Robinson story - US
42 (2013) - US
42 - SK
42 - RU
Сорок два - RU
42号传奇 - CN
四十二號傳奇 - HK
42 - ES
The 42 story - US
Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 02 hour 08 minutes
Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $95,020,213
Plot Keyword: sports, baseball, biography, racial segregation, racial tension, racial prejudice, brooklyn dodgers, 1940s
**Overall : An incredibly inspiring story told with gravitas, quality, skill, and class.** To see a film celebrate the character, resilience, and endurance of a man that withstood prejudice, violence, and bigotry without returning hatred with hatred is just inspiring—brilliant cast with incredible performances. The film focuses on the maturity and bravery of Robinson in overcoming enormous opposition. 42 tells the story well while still capturing the weight and pressure of each moment of the game. I could see Robinson’s skill as well as his motivation and resolve. This movie portrays the sport of baseball well but is ultimately about the power of character in the face of overwhelming opposition and how it can change attitudes, hearts, and minds.
