Well told story of a baseball legend

Rating: 10/10 (16 April 2013)

Jackie Robinson(Chadwick Bosman)is recruited by Branch Rickey(Harrison Ford)to play Major League Baseball, this will make him the African American to do so. But Jackie is gonna have to play it cool when some bigots are looking to start something with him, let's remember this is the 1940's.
A well told story of not just being a sports film, but a film about fighting impossible odds. We have a deep understanding of what Jackie Robinson went through to make it big, it's a prime example that getting to the top is not always an easy ride. I liked the way the filmmakers captured the 1940's. Chadwick Boseman was excellent has Jackie Robinson, showing all the emotions of him, I'm sure he spent a lot of time with his family. Harrison Ford is alright as Branch Rickey, some scenes he's great and other parts he's over the top. And the other supporting cast don't disappoint. A great film you don't want to miss.