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El Supremo

(20,365 posts)
Thu Apr 4, 2013, 09:18 PM Apr 2013

'42'

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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'42' (Original Post) El Supremo Apr 2013 OP
Bios or "true stories" coming out of Hollywood ... Auggie Apr 2013 #1
Can't wait to see it! cyberswede Apr 2013 #2
Saw it. Liked it. Recommend it. Auggie Apr 2013 #3

Auggie

(31,060 posts)
1. Bios or "true stories" coming out of Hollywood ...
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 01:32 PM
Apr 2013

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!
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 11:35 PM
Apr 2013

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.
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 02:06 PM
Apr 2013


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.


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