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Ebbets and The Polo Grounds are computer generated. Looks good except for the rap music.
'The Jackie Robinson Story' was fine but low budget. This may be a lot better. In reviewing it, Time Magazine just lamented about how there aren't that many blacks in baseball anymore.
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El Supremo
Apr 2013
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Auggie
(31,060 posts)1. Bios or "true stories" coming out of Hollywood ...
mostly enhanced to weave a compelling 110 minute story. Moneyball was good film watching, but as accuracy goes, it's a disaster. Same with Cinderella Man. Look at 42 as celebration of Robinson's career and acknowledgment of the obstacles he overcame. But for truth, read a book.
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)2. Can't wait to see it!
I just made my 12 y.o. watch the trailer with me - we're going to see it together.
(As an aside, his sports number is 42, as was mine AND my husband's - LOL).
Auggie
(31,060 posts)3. Saw it. Liked it. Recommend it.
I would have welcomed more detail on Jackie's skills as a player, but then, that really isn't the subject matter.
I enjoyed this film. A lot.
BTW ... a big salute to Larry Doby.