Man of Steel—huge improvement over the original 1978 film Superman with
Christopher Reeve—accesses the acting talents of Henry Cavill for the role of
Superman and Russell Crowe for the role of Jor-El. Both choices are
outstanding. The presentation,
writing, special effects are on par. The acting works from the good to very
good. Superman fans should be well-pleased with this production’s enhancements.
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Storyline.
Superman once again fills his role as fighter for
the good of Earth’s inhabitants.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Zack Snyder for directing effort.
Thank you to Producers Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, and
Deborah Snyder for making the film possible. Cast includes: Henry Cavill, Amy
Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje
Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, and Russell Crowe.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. Be aware the film especially appeals to Superman fans.
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concentrates so much on the problem of segregation that it loses some of the
power of the Jackie Robinson story. On
the other hand, it more finely highlights the terrific, raw courage it takes to
break new ground within a culture determined to stand its ground against
plowing. It also shows why Jackie
Robinson and his family were such terrific choices to break barriers. It’s
great to see Harrison Ford in something more subtle than many of his previous
works as he takes on the character of Branch Rickey, baseball executive. All in
all, the film is a very good sports film that delivers at its own level.
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Storyline
Jackie
Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) is a hard hitting, hardworking, all-heart baseball
player. Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) recognizes and needs that talent. He relies
on Jackie Robinson’s personal strength to take the abuse and still deliver as
he breaks the all-white barrier at national level. Robinson goes from the
Kansas City Monarchs to the Montreal Royals and then to the Brooklyn Dodgers.
He becomes known as the first African American to play baseball for the Major Leagues.
Additional Thanks
Thank
You to Director Brian Helgeland for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive
Producers Jason Clark, Dick Cook, and Jon Jashni for making the film possible.
Additional characters/cast include: Rachel Robinson (Nicole Beharie), Leo
Durocher (Christopher Meloni), Dixie Walker (Ryan Merriman), Pee Wee Reese
(Lucas Black), Wendell Smith (André Holland), Ben Chapman (Alan Tudyk), Ralph
Branca (Hamish Linklater), Harold Parrott (T.R. Knight), Red Barber (John C.
McGinley), Clyde Sukeforth (Toby Huss), Burt Shotton (Max Gail), Kirby Higbe
(Brad Beyer), Mr. Brock (James Pickens, Jr.), and Joe Garagiola (Gino Anthony
Pesi).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes.
It is a good sports film that shows the courage that is needed by an entire
family to break through outdated cultural patterns.
