Described as being a movie that “succeeds in respecting the facts of history and the personality of its hero, and in reminding audiences why he mattered” by the New York Times, 42 has gotten rave reviews from the critics. As the life story of a famous Bruin, Jackie Robinson (yes, our baseball stadium is named after him), it is definitely one that will be sure to move you whether you love baseball or not.
Jackie Robinson’s humbling story puts him in the hall of fame (pun totally intended) for one of the greatest sports heroes of all time. He changed the face of America’s favorite pastime and put it on the path to becoming the sport it is today. In 1947, Jackie Robinson, donned in his famous Brooklyn Dodgers #42 jersey, was the first man to break color barrier in Major League Baseball.
If you’re in the mood for the inspiring, the nail biting, and the captivating, then look no further. So whether you’re a baseball kinda girl or not, grab yourself and a cutie and take a trip down Westwood to watch this movie that will keep you both happy!