I wrote about the new Jackie Robinson film “42” for Sports on Earth. Ultimately, I enjoyed the experience even as I was disappointed by it.
For an even saltier take on the movie, here’s Scott Foundas’ review for Variety.
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Onlyatriple
Very insightful review, thanks Jon. So your sense is that the film is suitable for a 9 year old boy? a 6 year old? My kids are very eager to see it, but I wonder if this is the best way to introduce them to the issue of racial prejudice. Or maybe it is exactly the right way.
Jon Weisman
The language is extremely harsh, so you’d have to prepare. I’d say no to a 6 year old. For age 9, I think with a preparatory conversation you could do it.
I did see Blazing Saddles at age 7 without any prep, and they were throwing the n-word around a bit on that movie. But this is a different movie and a different era.
Onlyatriple
Ah, Blazing Saddles. Watching the campfire scene with my mom was one of the truly embarrassing moments of my childhood. And one of the funniest.
Anonymous
So what did a 7 year old make of Madeline Kahn?
Jon Weisman
She could be appreciated at any age :)
Jack Dawkins
It’s twoo, it’s twoo!
Jon Weisman
NPUT
Anonymous
Broad is underselling it. I thought the movie was a 75-mph fastball down the middle, plodding and obvious, with characters as one-dimensional as a foul line.