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Watch 42Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey-whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking-ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow. (c) WB. You can watch 42 movie online streaming without downloading or paying anything HERERelease Date 42 Apr 12, 2013 Wide | |
| Genres 42 : Drama | |
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| Harrison Ford,Jon Bernthal,Christopher Meloni,Nicole Beharie,Jud Tylor,Chadwick Boseman,Alan Tudyk,John C. McGinley,Lucas Black | |
| Genres 42 : Drama | |
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42 is a polished biography. It's got beautiful music, bright cinematography and is populated by some nice performances. Chadwick Boseman notably underplays Jackie Robinson in a way that doesn't feel like he's grasping for the Academy Award. He's quite effective. As is Nicole Beharie who plays "the wife" but with an effervescence that made me want to see more of her in future films. Harrison Ford reminds us that he doesn't always just phone it in. As Branch Rickey, the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers that signs Robinson to the team, he is truly engaging. 42 hits all the dramatic notes you'd except in a memoir such as this. It's not particularly deep or insightful, but it is inspiring.
Robinson becomes more a symbol through which other people unleash their racial hatred against. I would've appreciated a little more detail in the script about the man himself. More vignettes involving his personality as well as his athletic accomplishments in the world of baseball would've been welcome. The lesson appears to be talent and money speak louder than hate. 42 is an admirable addition to baseball pictures that dutifully dramatize the subject in a way that is both pleasant and entertaining.
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