SU Alum Gives Thumbs Up
Added 11/23/2009
Having attended SU and seen the Ernie Davis memorabilia around campus, I was always interested in his story. I felt that this movie gives a good portrayal of the university, Mr. Davis and the turbulent times during which he played. I give it two thumbs up and definitely 5 stars!
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The Express
Added 11/21/2009
Received item very quickly and in excellent conditiion. Will definately order from them again!!
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Ignore the negative reviews!
Added 9/27/2009
In the interest of full disclosure -- I am a football mom, a football fan, and a sports movie aficionada.
That said, this is a wonderful movie which I would rank right up there with "Remember the Titans," "We Are Marshall," and "Friday Night Lights." If you love any of those movies, as I do, you will love this one, too.
OF COURSE the director takes some liberties; that's called "dramatic license." But this film is powerful and inspirational -- and isn't that what most of us who like sports movies want to see? I'm buying it now for my college football player son to watch. Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown do an excellent job, as do many of the supporting players. And the football scenes are exciting -- I heard myself yelling at the TV as Ernie ran for a touchdown.
But it -- I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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A Fitting Tribute
Added 9/2/2009
As a sports nut I should be ashamed there were so many facts about Ernie Davis I knew nothing about. Yes, I knew he was the first African-American to win the Heisman--and he won it when the civil rights issue was at its zenith. And yes, I knew he died tragically young, but had no idea leukemia claimed him at age 23, before he even got to play a down in the NFL. And I did not know the Cleveland Browns, who drafted him to play alongside fellow Syracuse legend Jim Brown, retired his jersey number. But I know all of this now, thanks to watching THE EXPRESS, a tribute to Ernie Davis and his collegiate career. Sure, it's a little sappy and reeks of melodramatic cliches at times, but overall this is a very moving story about a young man of strong moral fiber fighting not only tacklers on the field, but a society determined to keep him at second class status.
THE EXPRESS features a superb cast, including Rob Brown in the lead role. Brown plays the young Syracuse superstar with calm demeanor and resolute determination; other actors, given the racial tensions of the setting, might have been tempted to go over the top, but Brown keeps the lid on. I thoroughly enjoyed Dennis Quaid as gruff head coach Ben Schwartzwalder--a man who must go on a personal journey of his own, as he discovers he's not as open and tolerant as he originally believes. And I really liked Darrin Dewitt Henson playing the proud, yet always defiant, Jim Brown. The football scenes--particularly the 1960 Cotton Bowl against an angry Texas team--are gritty and realistic; sports fans will enjoy the action, while everyone else will enjoy the humanity THE EXPRESS so aptly depicts.
--D. Mikels, Author, Walk-On
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AN INSPIRING, BUT SAD BIOGRAPHY! WELL DONE!
Added 8/21/2009
Being a football fan I am ashamed to say I didn't know this story before seeing the film. I did have some knowledge of this tragedy, but I didn't know the full story. This is a gripping biography about a young man who never got the chance to reap the rewards for his hard work and perseverance through a time when this county didn't see blacks as people. It's hard to believe this was only 60 years ago! It's really appalling how we treated certain people in those days and it's only been in the last 20 years when we have even begun to put this practice in the garbage where it belongs.
The film follows the life of football running back Ernie Davis who has such an inspiring, but ultimately sad story of how he overcame many hard ships to become an incredible running back and model sportsman. The film has a great balance of football heroics and compelling drama and should keep any movie fan interested during its two hour running time.
Excellent performances and realistic action make this a winner from start to finish! I would love to see a film about Barry Sanders that was handled this well. Although Sander's story isn't nearly this sad, it's really one that should be told, you don't have to win the Superbowl to be a winner!.....Hollywood are you listening?
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SU Alum Gives Thumbs Up
Added 11/23/2009
Having attended SU and seen the Ernie Davis memorabilia around campus, I was always interested in his story. I felt that this movie gives a good portrayal of the university, Mr. Davis and the turbulent times during which he played. I give it two thumbs up and definitely 5 stars!
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The Express
Added 11/21/2009
Received item very quickly and in excellent conditiion. Will definately order from them again!!
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Ignore the negative reviews!
Added 9/27/2009
In the interest of full disclosure -- I am a football mom, a football fan, and a sports movie aficionada.
That said, this is a wonderful movie which I would rank right up there with "Remember the Titans," "We Are Marshall," and "Friday Night Lights." If you love any of those movies, as I do, you will love this one, too.
OF COURSE the director takes some liberties; that's called "dramatic license." But this film is powerful and inspirational -- and isn't that what most of us who like sports movies want to see? I'm buying it now for my college football player son to watch. Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown do an excellent job, as do many of the supporting players. And the football scenes are exciting -- I heard myself yelling at the TV as Ernie ran for a touchdown.
But it -- I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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