Movie Review: 42
So I went to see 42 last night. The irony is that I will be 42 this year myself. I really had no idea what to expect with this movie. I almost avoided it and decided on another, but after some convincing, I went to check it out. I can say that I am not at all sorry for going to sit through this 2 hour and 8 minute movie. Observation: Jackie Robinson had a dream to play baseball and that is what he did. Being the first African American to play Americas favorite game, he had to overcome many obstacles, both in his head and on the field. Do I think that racism still exists, absolutely! Do I think it exists as it did during Jackie Robinson's day? No way. I think being the first at anything pushes the limits and gets people hot under the collar. This was extremely evident during this crucial time in our history. The director did a great job making you feel the tension in the air at the time. One character who stood out and made you feel good throughout the whole mo