42

This honorable and enlightening film pays due respect to Jackie Robinson -- a sports legend and courageous American hero.

A dramatization of what Robinson did and what it required, 42 will not disappoint.

It's not easy to play a stoic, but Boseman anchors the movie, and when he smiles, 42, already such a warm story of such cold times, gets even brighter.

The style of the film, lush and traditional, is nothing special, but the takeaway, a daily struggle for dignity, is impossibly moving.

The story isn't much more than a hit parade of "Shut up, racist" moments -- Alan Tudyk's opposing manager just oozes with venomous talk -- but its blunt force is enough to get the job done.

As a fond gesture to a country coming out of the dark ages, 42 is a good-hearted attempt at Robinson's story regardless of the historical realities it chose to gloss over.

While it’s not a perfect film, it’s yet another example of how this great sport is fertile ground for quality storytelling.

42 is more than just a baseball movie but the story of a hero.

It's as if the film is trying to meet a quota, doling out emotional moments, enough adversity for any underdog, and a touch of manipulation.

42 is a fine tribute to a man's ability to endure for the better off all and the insightful visionary who put it all in motion.