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Apr 11, 2013 · If you were offended by the supposedly profligate use of the n-word in “Django Unchained,” it stands to reason you’ll be outraged by a scene in “42” in which Philadelphia Phillies manager Ben Chapman climbs out of the dugout and spews cruel racist epithets at Brooklyn Dodgers rookie Jackie Robinson. You can see the pain and rage on ...
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Apr 12, 2013 · 42 is an earnest, inspirational, and respectfully told biography of an influential American sports icon, though it might be a little too safe and old-fashioned for some. Read Critics Reviews...
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- Brian Helgeland
- PG-13
- Chadwick Boseman
Apr 11, 2013 · “42,” Brian Helgeland’s new film about Jackie Robinson, is blunt, simple and sentimental, using time-tested methods to teach a clear and rousing lesson.
- Brian Helgeland
- 1 min
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.
- Aaron Farb
- Brian Helgeland
Parents need to know that 42 is a feel-good biopic about the two years in which Major League Baseball legend Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) broke the sport's color barrier. It's not a complete biography, just a snapshot of the 1946 and 1947 seasons.
- Brian Helgeland
- Sandie Angulo Chen
- Alan Tudyk, Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford
Apr 10, 2013 · Film Review: ‘42’. A relentlessly formulaic biopic that transforms one of the most compelling sports narratives of the 20th century into a home run of hagiography. The Jackie Robinson who ...
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Apr 12, 2013 · 42 is a movie about that particular black man, who entered the league for the very first time, challenged everyone, including his teammates and won. Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) became the pioneer athlete to stand alongside the white sportsmen on the field when segregation & racial discrimination was a "rule" in United States.
