Harrison Ford (apparently his movies have grossed over $5 Billion in revenue) has fun in a bit of an 'over the top' role. This was Chadwick Boseman's second movie role and he is credible as Jackie Robinson. Alan Tudyk (A Knight's Tale) plays a racist and he does a good, though chilling, job.
Some reviews said that Robinson went through tougher times than were portrayed here and the movie was 'watered down'. I think the Director and writers (and perhaps Robinson's widow) were trying to portray more of a hero-worshipping film (which would likely result in a larger box office). The tone reminds me of the 2007 film Maurice Richard (The Rocket).
But 42 is still worth seeing and I'd see it again.
