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42

2013
Drama, Biography
2h 8m
The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. (imdb)

Directed by:

Brian Helgeland

Screenwriter:

Brian Helgeland

Starring:

Harrison Ford, Lucas Black, John C. McGinley, Toby Huss, Ryan Merriman, Hamish Linklater, Christopher Meloni, Alan Tudyk, Rhoda Griffis, André Holland, Nicole Beharie, Chadwick Boseman

Genres:

Drama, Biography, Sport

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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42

2013
Drama, Biography
2h 8m
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nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 24 Apr 2013
60
55th
My first review, which was the highest starred review, was a line of dialogue from the film. I received this e-mail from Criticker on 8/24/2023, ten years later: "Your mini-review of the film 42 has been deleted. This review was in violation of our policy against offensive and abusive language." Again, my review was a line of dialogue from the film. I applaud Criticker for their heroism, bravery, and courage. Please DO NOT watch 42 as it may be offensive and have abusive language. Go Israel!
Rated 24 Apr 2013
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 19 Jul 2019
100
94th
Superb movie based on the baseball legend Jackie Robinson Great performances from Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman
Rated 19 Jul 2019
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 09 Feb 2014
66
51st
Bonus points for baseball but loses some from being fairly toothless. Has a bit of a TV movie feel to it, despite some familiar faces. Sloppy dialogue doesn't help either.
Rated 09 Feb 2014
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 17 Apr 2013
55
27th
Harrison Ford and that asshole from Scrubs try to see who can spout out the most old time sayin' dang nabbit. Movie didn't know what to do with its shitty era , "ER BLACK PEOPLE GROSS GET OFF THE FIELD ....WHATEVER!!!" Really depressed seeing old Harrison Ford.
Rated 17 Apr 2013
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 29 Sep 2014
65
39th
42 is a typical movie in the Remember the Titans school of movie making, where you shine a disneyesque light on a matter, and serious problems somehow get solved by winning the last game of the season. Let's be honest here, it's not Strinberg and the dialogue is a bit weak at times, but as a lazy sunday night movie it works. 42 made me care about Baseball. Hell, for a while there it almost looked like it made Harrison Ford care about a movie. That's impressive.
Rated 29 Sep 2014
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 29 Aug 2020
65
33rd
Generic setup aside, seeing how young Chadwick was in this film and how ready he was for the world to know him is heartbreaking.
Rated 29 Aug 2020
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 07 Jul 2020
8
87th
I know this doesn't portray every single historical event to a perfection, but rarely do these types of movies do. As someone who recently got really into baseball, rewatching this was nice. Boseman brings a lot of energy and atmosphere to the legend, and Ford was quite nice as a mentor-like figure to him as well. Obviously you'll say that it's predictable, but given the state of the world, it's really heartwarming and demonstrates the good role model that Jackie was for the world.
Rated 07 Jul 2020
redflagredflag
Rated 27 Jul 2019
90
56th
A by-the-numbers biopic that's actually more than the sum of its parts. While Robinson's portrayal comes across as mostly one-dimensional, there are some great supporting roles and there are some of the harshest depictions of racism I've seen in a film.
Rated 27 Jul 2019
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 23 Feb 2014
60
36th
I realized while watching this that I don't think I've seen Harrison Ford give a shit in a movie since the 90s.
Rated 23 Feb 2014
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 03 Nov 2013
7
58th
While relatively mawkish, this is a far more tolerable and engaging film on racial prejudices than a certain other one I've seen this year and heck, I love baseball.
Rated 03 Nov 2013
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 14 Jul 2013
86
76th
A very good biopic on Jackie Robinson. The real show stealer was Harrison Ford in this film. He was a perfect balance of brave and funny, a really solid character. I also loved the actress who played Jackie Robinson's wife, Nichole Beharie. Chadwick Boseman had a tough role as the main character and he hit it out of the park. Another great sports movie with some heart. It does make you feel a little ashamed how people acted back then. I don't like Baseball but I liked this movie. Worth the watch
Rated 14 Jul 2013
murravenerMurravener
Rated 20 May 2013
88
87th
With a feel reminiscent of that of Remember the Titans, this movie finds a way to comment on a dark side of American history without losing it's ability to remain positive and uplifting.
Rated 20 May 2013
dougiedDougieD
Rated 23 Apr 2013
70
35th
Well made and entertaining biopic that is schmaltzy and by-the-numbers. It does a great job of capturing the time period and is full of serviceable performances. I found myself getting caught up in the story, partly because I'm a huge baseball fanatic but also because Jackie Robinson's story is so moving that it's hard not to forgive the film's hallmark movie feel.
Rated 23 Apr 2013
ytadelYtadel
Rated 18 Apr 2013
5
57th
It's so incredibly safe and toothless that it kind of feels like watching a two-hour inspirational needlepoint pillow. But it's still moderately entertaining and moving at points in spite of that. Not essential viewing by any means, but if you dig a good baseball flick from time to time, it's worth a look.
Rated 18 Apr 2013
stewballStewball
Rated 13 Apr 2013
70
54th
Glad to see Robinson's story get the blockbuster treatment, but nothing really new. Ford does well in some scenes but's over the top in others. I wonder how long it'll take some group or other to say black people didn't need any white help, like they did for "The Help". Had some good music, particularly the gospel tune "Life is a Ballgame", but I'm sick to death of the swelling music to accompany home runs, Academy Awards and other good things that happen. It has the opposite effect on me.
Rated 13 Apr 2013
gyozangyozan
Rated 22 Jun 2022
95
0th
Although the last scene might be a bit too much, this movie is very very good, touching, needed. A must see (and I don't like/follow baseball at all)
Rated 22 Jun 2022
caocaocaocao
Rated 17 Jul 2021
65
33rd
Pretty cookie cutter stuff. Points for Boseman and Ford is also good... I think?
Rated 17 Jul 2021
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 28 Sep 2020
45
17th
An insanely whitewashed script, but Chadwick Boseman goes hard on it. Also, shoutout to Harrison Ford making a valiant (failed) effort to not be Harrison Ford.
Rated 28 Sep 2020
michaelman99MichaelMan99
Rated 09 Feb 2020
74
51st
Good biopic, although it still deems to play it a bit too safe at times
Rated 09 Feb 2020
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 07 Apr 2019
30
1st
Very boring. No character at all to this one.
Rated 07 Apr 2019
evranaevrana
Rated 29 Dec 2018
73
56th
It gave a story to a trivia in my mind, and unfortunately what Robinson has done was not trivial at all. I have a hard time to understand the extent of racism post-WWII in the USA. I mean there was discrimination and prejudice in where I grew too, but not letting people into restaurants, restrooms, complete segregation? I just cannot believe it. As a movie, it has a nice flow and very good acting and real Robinson provided enough dramatic sports moments to prevent the movie from being boring.
Rated 29 Dec 2018
ippeiIppei
Rated 10 Aug 2017
65
45th
It was pretty good as a baseball film, but as a biopic, it didn't seem hard-hitting enough. Felt a little like some parts were sugar coated, which to be fair, probably made the film more watchable rather than have it be completely full of hate. The performances were all pretty good and the baseball scenes were all filmed quite well. There is the expected emotional climax, and you feel such respect for the man, but the film could have been better.
Rated 10 Aug 2017
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 08 Jan 2017
94
82nd
A-
Rated 08 Jan 2017
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 07 Aug 2015
78
51st
I agree with the majority of the critics on this one. The highlights are Boseman and Ford's performances, and the fact that Robinson's story is one of true inspiration. The movie itself is handled pretty much like an Oscar-bait, made for TV movie, but it's still an important and decently executed film.
Rated 07 Aug 2015
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 15 Jun 2015
7
49th
'42' is a safe movie, following the sports biopic handbook play by play (as most pictures in the genre do), but it does so efficiently, with a strong showing from Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson.
Rated 15 Jun 2015
duderDuder
Rated 07 Apr 2015
60
40th
I enjoyed this one even though I know nothing about baseball. It was a decent watch with nothing special, but I liked the way it handled racism, without going overboard and overlydramatic but making it very clear and out there. Well directed, decently acted, OK sports movie.
Rated 07 Apr 2015
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 06 Mar 2015
80
79th
I had trouble rooting for the Dodgers. I'm a Cubs fan.
Rated 06 Mar 2015
m3tanm3tan
Rated 25 Feb 2015
50
46th
About as dull to the modern day moviegoer as the erstwhile American pastime. It's a well acted, must see chapter in American history made toothless by a safe, by-the-numbers, made-for-TV presentation.
Rated 25 Feb 2015
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 07 Sep 2014
60
52nd
Entertainment: 3.5/4. Spirit: 1.5/3. Sustainability: 1/3.
Rated 07 Sep 2014
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 03 Jun 2014
42
39th
42 is an ironically appropriate score for a lackluster and generic biotopic film about racism.
Rated 03 Jun 2014
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 18 May 2014
42
30th
I'm here to see how many of you gave this a "42" score
Rated 18 May 2014
aaasolankiaaasolanki
Rated 09 Mar 2014
77
49th
I never knew what the #42 jersey on a sportsfield meant till I watched this movie. I could pick nothing wrong about this movie. Based on a true story, nice action and drama. Worth a watch.
Rated 09 Mar 2014
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 16 Feb 2014
62
42nd
There are plenty of good/great baseball films. 42 is not one of them. It's handled with kid gloves the entire time, and honestly feels like a made for TV flick with a larger budget and more marketing. Jackie Robinson's story deserved better than something like this.
Rated 16 Feb 2014
antaresAntares
Rated 12 Feb 2014
71
58th
It's trots down the path of righteous formula film making, but overall, still entertains. For those who know nothing of Jackie Robinson, it may send them scampering to Wikipedia. I just wish it had a bit more depth to it, and less of the Roy Hobbs baseball epic effect.
Rated 12 Feb 2014
dwyerdwyer
Rated 12 Feb 2014
72
41st
All things considered, 42 is good, but not great, and that's good enough for me, because the story itself is great. It's important, and people should know it even on the basic, factual level this film offers.
Rated 12 Feb 2014
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 24 Jan 2014
75
59th
A very by-the-numbers (see what I did there?) sports drama, but an enjoyable one all the same. I appreciated the chance to see some talented African-American actors. I think this actually represents the issues of segregation/Jim Crow/Deep South mentality better than The Butler does. It certainly felt more real here. Also, while I was watching this I realized there hasn't been a single baseball film I haven't enjoyed. Go figure.
Rated 24 Jan 2014
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 07 Jan 2014
70
46th
While the film is a standard-issue two-dimensional drama, it is still a plausible and moving tribute to a sports icon. I enjoyed the film, but the makers have made the film safe as can be.
Rated 07 Jan 2014
wezzoWezzo
Rated 09 Dec 2013
78
44th
A (perhaps overly-)polished but powerful biopic of Jackie Robinson. Does a great job of really making you understand the world in which Robinson rose to fame, and man, the racist shit he had to endure still smarts when watching the film in 2013. Boseman is one to watch; his Robinson is nuanced and heartfelt.
Rated 09 Dec 2013
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 13 Nov 2013
24
71st
Overly cheesy but I loved the camera angles on the in-game stuff.
Rated 13 Nov 2013
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 03 Oct 2013
75
38th
I really wanted to love this... but the feel was not mutual.
Rated 03 Oct 2013
naurunauru
Rated 22 Sep 2013
40
33rd
Good production value, but the script and directing style are incredibly sappy.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 13 Sep 2013
60
49th
It's flawed as any sports biopic uses to be -- highly emotional, scenarios filled with a huge sense of grandeur, but not really effective as a slice of history --, and, well, nicely crafted and good-hearted as any of these films, too. I don't really understand baseball -- sometimes I watch games on TV because they make me sleep, and I happen to support Tampa Bay Rays because one day I managed to watch an entire game they were playing --, but I'm in for almost any picture about this sport.
Rated 13 Sep 2013
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 23 Aug 2013
65
45th
I don't like racist Alan Tudyk.
Rated 23 Aug 2013
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 20 Aug 2013
65
73rd
Very good.
Rated 20 Aug 2013
dst7175dst7175
Rated 18 Aug 2013
65
53rd
Made for tv/hallmark movie. But still a good story
Rated 18 Aug 2013
dougcollinsDougCollins
Rated 16 Aug 2013
90
66th
Inspiring but dragged at times.
Rated 16 Aug 2013
helfen419helfen419
Rated 13 Aug 2013
42
8th
Incredibly sappy.
Rated 13 Aug 2013
dylanwilson6dylanwilson6
Rated 09 Aug 2013
70
50th
The story of Jackie Robinson has so much potential in a movie. Unfortunately this movie just didn't capture that. At points this movie can be really good, pretty much all the actors give some very good performances. But other times it feels almost cartoonish in a sense, where it just feels a little over the top. Still, it's far from a bad movie and is worth seeing.
Rated 09 Aug 2013
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 03 Jul 2013
25
8th
A smug, self-important movie filled to the brim with various characters thanking each other for this act of bravery or that life affirming moment. Bad dialogue. Awful musical score. Typical. Highlights include Ben Chapman's torrent of racism and the movie's ample thrashing of Pittsburgh.
Rated 03 Jul 2013
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 01 Jul 2013
60
30th
This is what it is to create a 100% concentrate white liberal guilt film without a shred of dignity. It's a biopic that's a couple decades late. This might have been memorable if it came out in '89 side by side with Glory or something but for 2013 it's "meh" as the internet nerd choir likes to say. Serviceable acting and serviceable racism couched as some kind of in depth statement on American race relations and sports. Watching Harrison Ford slathered in make up/latex gets old too.
Rated 01 Jul 2013
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 08 Jun 2013
70
72nd
http://www.pluggedin.com/movies/intheaters/42.aspx
Rated 08 Jun 2013
nick-hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 02 Jun 2013
80
77th
A heart warming movie. I would have liked it to be less rose colored I guess, but it was still an enjoyable/inspirational of a movie.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
superargoSuperargo
Rated 08 May 2013
64
51st
Sorry for the pun...but this is a bit of a whitewash. Well-made, well-acted, tremendously easy to watch, likable and well-intentioned as all hell. Pretty frigging shallow, though. Jackie Robinson's true story--with all its complexity, drama, and anguish--has yet to be told.
Rated 08 May 2013
unjmsUnjmS
Rated 05 May 2013
66
10th
This is such a bastardized version of the movie i was hoping to see, one that would be exhilarating and show me any insight to who jackie robinson was and the great amount of adversity he had to overcome. However this movies makes light of his hardships by being overly safe and just skimming the surface of a real story. Also noone in this movie can act to save their lives which make this even harder to get through. if you want to learn about 42 watch a real documentary.
Rated 05 May 2013
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 03 May 2013
7
68th
A perfect movie for the nuclear family, 42 was not new, not original nor creative; it wasn't even that great. However, it was a solid film with credible performances all around (Meloni! Ford!), a satisfying script and plot, a few memorable scenes, and finally, a bit of reservedness when it comes to the "feel-good" aspect of the film. I moderately enjoyed 42.
Rated 03 May 2013
ttoshittoshi
Rated 22 Apr 2013
60
77th
A great movie for the baseball lover and the fight for equality in America.
Rated 22 Apr 2013
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 19 Apr 2013
20
41st
"The film elevates the story of Jackie Robinson to that of cornball legend rather than just honoring his legitimately uplifting, heroic saga by telling it straight." - Nick Schager
Rated 19 Apr 2013
jordanligejordanlige
Rated 18 Apr 2013
100
51st
10 out of 10 very good baseball movie
Rated 18 Apr 2013
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 16 Apr 2013
86
91st
This is a really enjoyable movie. Chadwick Boseman is great in a fantastic break out performance, playing Jackie Robinson. The film tells a really interesting and important story, The story focuses on Robinson breaking into the majors. I highly recommend this excellent film.
Rated 16 Apr 2013
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 15 Apr 2013
70
19th
Not particularly groundbreaking, but I really enjoyed it. There's something about baseball history that I always find compelling in movies, even if I don't enjoy the sport otherwise. Harrison Ford is kind of silly though, isn't he?
Rated 15 Apr 2013

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