A film based on the life of American baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Jackie had the strength to play in the MLB organization despite all the racism, death threats, mistreatment, etc.
The film was quite good, I learned so much and I was entertained at the same time. The struggle black people is hardly ever done right on the silver screen. But this film is able to get the story straight except for a few kinks. It helps that Jackie Robinson's widow was on set and a big part of the making of the film. Chadwick Boseman did such a fantastic job as Jackie that he deserves several awards. The chemistry between Chadwick and Harrison Ford was really there. It felt like an actual father and son relationship or a mentor/student relationship. It was personal, emotional and strong. I was totally amazed at how well they were able to form a connection like that.
Chadwick was such an amazing actor, he was able to get all the emotions right and I was truly blown away by his performance. Brian Heldgeland, the director, deserves a pat on the back as well. He didn't make a stereotypical film, he made a film with such heart. Not only was he able to tell the story an athlete but he was able to tell the story of a man.
An amazing film, I suggest this to everyone.
4/5
Little Info
Jackie Robinson's jersey number "42" can be seen on every MLB stadium field.
The film had the best premiere for a baseball based movie.
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