It's a biopic, so unless you have never heard of Jackie Robinson, there isn't going to be anything earth shattering here.
It's pretty formulaic, tries WAY to hard to pull emotional heartstrings (I swear there is a dramatic horn swell every 45 seconds).
You really don't get to know any of the characters, especially Jackie. Nothing about him is really revealed, except for the interplay between him and his wife, which seemed so syrupy it made my teeth hurt.
Actually, most of the characters are very aloof except for the ones that just beat you over the head with there motivations.
The movie is LONG: well over 2 hours. This mess wasn't really a strikeout, more of a walk.
It's pretty formulaic, tries WAY to hard to pull emotional heartstrings (I swear there is a dramatic horn swell every 45 seconds).
You really don't get to know any of the characters, especially Jackie. Nothing about him is really revealed, except for the interplay between him and his wife, which seemed so syrupy it made my teeth hurt.
Actually, most of the characters are very aloof except for the ones that just beat you over the head with there motivations.
The movie is LONG: well over 2 hours. This mess wasn't really a strikeout, more of a walk.