Release Date: April 12, 2013 Director: Brian Helgeland Producer: Thomas Tull Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Lucas Black, Hamish Linklater, Ryan Merriman, André Holland Genre: Drama Running Time: 128 minutes
Saturday, September 12, 2020 1:33:58 AM | (Age Not Specified)
I missed this movie when it first came out ; Glad that I was able to catch it on the big screen now. Boseman & Ford were both great. Each displayed "character" & dignity when lesser men would have crumbled. But, by maintaining self-control (in spite of all the shunning & verbal abuse), Robinson would gain the respect by all(almost).
One of the most significant dialogs was when Rickey(Ford) explains to
Robinson(Boseman) what he would have to contend with (all kinds of abuse), if he accepts a position in the "Majors", & that, HE would have to be above it all.. A movie "Moves" you through your emotions whether it be laughing , crying, tension, or anger at injustice. This movie did it.
NOTE: For all non-movie goers (though I don't know why you would be reading this if you're not a movie goer), you cannot capture at home, the absorbing qualities of a BIG SCREEN, SURROUND SOUND, in a darkened theater. You just can't ! RH
Monday, July 22, 2013 10:17:09 PM | (Age Not Specified)
I almost forgot how racist this country is until this reminded me again. I really don"t think its gotten any better. The movies depicts that life story in an incredible light. The only other movie that pissed me off because of the unrightousness was Brave Heart.
Saturday, June 22, 2013 12:02:03 AM | (Age Not Specified)
I'm a Canadian of Chinese descent. My parents suffered racial discrimination when they arrived. Fortunately, the younger generation in Canada now seem to accept other ethnic groups.
