Decisions...decisions.

Rating: 10/10 (3 November 2013)

I am struggling to decide if my vote of "10" is for the movie itself or the amazing cast. Wait! Why not both?!?! '42' is a fantastic movie because it tells the endearing story of a great baseball player, Jackie Robinson. Though baseball is at the heart of the story, this movie has little to do with baseball and much to do with humankind. Mr. Robinson certainly proved his greatness on the playing field but also showed the strength that was necessary for a black athlete to endure (quite horrendous) racism and bigotry, in post-WWII America. It was wonderful to watch more and more people around Mr. Robinson understand and accept that he was a great baseball player and human being regardless of the color of his skin. Now...the cast. Chadwick Boseman and Nicole Beharie are sensational as Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. And perhaps there is another Oscar nomination being considered for Harrison Ford. His portrayal of Dodgers owner Branch Rickey was quite possibly Mr. Ford's best performance in many years. Add great scenes with Andre Holland, Christopher Meloni, Lucas Black, Hamish Linklater, and many others to make '42' a keeper for sure!