'42', starring emerging actor Chadwick Boseman made unexpected profits on opening weekend, but the reasons behind its success might be more complicated than you'd expect.
There is no doubt at this point that “42”, the Jackie Robinson biopic that aims to tackle racism and segregation in American history, has completely surpassed all expectations for opening weekend profits. This weekend, it seems to have continued its hot streak. But what exactly is it about “42” that makes viewers flock to the theatre and, more importantly, enjoy the actual movie while they’re there? 42 certainly has a few things going for it.
As a historical drama, the film’s pacing is somewhat slow and deliberate, but it never fails to provide the crucial moment of comic relief where needed. Jackie Robinson’s story is told with surprising accuracy and, the issues of race and segregation are tackled with enough honesty to not pander to the audience. In addition, the emerging young star Chadwick Boseman gives enough layers and depth to the character of Robinson, that this overwhelmingly positive character doesn’t seem boring or one-sided. And lastly, Harrison Ford’s wry, full-blooded portrayal of Branch Rickey is just thoroughly entertaining.
This movie doesn’t impress with a gimmick and it doesn’t really fit into any of the popular genres – fairytale reimagining, high tech action flick, etc. – that we’re used to seeing take the box office by storm. Instead, it aims to give the viewer a different kind of experience – the satisfaction of seeing a story slowly unfold and experiencing every second alongside the characters. If you’re interested in seeing 42, you can catch the trailer below.
Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart attend the "42" premiere in LA.
It's been 35 years since Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi classic, which was set in 2019....
Officer K (Ryan Gosling) is an LAPD law enforcer and a new Blade Runner whose...
The official announcement trailer for 'Blade Runner 2049' is finally here and while we still...
Appealing both to a new generation of viewers and fans of the series since the...
After the victory of the Rebel Alliance over the Galactic Empire and subsequent demolition of...
It's been thirty years since the Rebel Alliance; led by the noble Luke Skywalker, the...
The cast and crew of the hugely anticipated upcoming 'Star Wars' movie 'The Force Awakens'...
Secret Cinema's Star Wars event is a mind-blowing experience of a lifetime for any Star...
Like Benjamin Button, this drama plays around with the human lifespan, is slickly produced and...
30 years ago, the Rebel Alliance struck their killing blow against the Galactic Empire. The...
The Rebel Alliance struck a terrific blow to the Galactic Empire with the destruction of...
The galaxy is in turmoil. A Rebel Alliance is rising up against the villainous Galactic...
The Rebel Alliance has fallen into an incredibly dark time. With the destruction of their...