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Best movie ever!
Ariella Broughton
It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.
Maleeha Vincent
It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.
smashlee318
** This comment may contain spoilers** The Express is a very inspirational story about a man, Ernie Davis, who strives to be the best football player he can and ultimately become the first black Heisman trophy winner. One of the main themes in the film is racism. We see blacks struggle to become an acceptable part of society. Ernie Davis has a dream to become the next Chris Brown, one of the best running backs for the Cleveland Browns. Once he was recruited to the Syracuse Orangemen, his journey for the Heisman trophy begins. I find this movie to be a very motivational film that sends a message out about racism. It shows that if you continue to follow your dreams no matter how many hardships and obstacles you come across, you can achieve anything. Ernie Davis tried to prove a point during the movie and play for the African Americans all over who were watching. The movie has an amazing, true story plot that makes the film very appealing to the viewers. Ernie Davis will always be remembered as the first African American to win the Heisman trophy and make a big difference in college football.
edwagreen
Truly an outstanding biography of Ernie Davis, who at the height of brilliant career, with so much to offer the Cleveland Browns, was struck down with leukemia. The latter ultimately killed him at age 23.His was a life of viewing and experiencing racial prejudice from his early youth and while playing, especially in southern towns. The picture excellently depicts American society circa 1949 through the '60s.As his beloved coach at Syracuse University, Dennis Quaid gives a restrained, brilliant performance. This is by far Quaid's best work in motion pictures.Rob Brown, as Davis, fully captures the man and mood of the times. It's wonderful to see how Brown matured during his college years, and was even strong through such adversity at the end.This is a remarkable film which should not be missed.As his grandfather, Charles S. Dutton, is excellent in a supporting role. Grandpa knew the importance of football, but was wise enough to push his grandson for an education as well.
Chrysanthepop
'The Express', though based on Ernie Davis's life, is given a very Hollywood treatment. The story is uplifting and even inspiring to some, especially how Davis chooses to fight racism, not with violence, but with American football. Yet, the film itself is sugarcoated and has the deja-vu feel. For example, it is easy to predict which team will win (as is the case with most sports film). However, the last 20 minutes were handled well. Those scenes could have easily been melodramatic but the director chooses to play it down here. The background score is very intrusive at times. I thought the issue of racism was well tackled. This isn't 'just another movie about racism' because the conflicts are well depicted and dealt with (like one would think it would be in the 50s). Dennis Quaid definitely moves a step forward from his usual average acting. It's impressive to see him get under the skin of the character rather than play the usual formula. Rob Brown does a fine job and holds his own. Overall, 'The Express' tells an important story about a man who made a difference in American history even though his name is not known to everyone.
PudgyPandaMan
...lines that aren't part of any game." These are the opening lines of the film. It's speaking of the lines of segregation that were so prominent when football great, Ernie Davis, was growing up and what he had to deal with during his short, but memorable, football career.This is an inspiring story about a young black boy with great athletic ability that overcame many obstacles to rise to fame as the first black Heisman Trophy winner.I think Rob Brown did an amazing job playing Ernie. He brings a real warmth and class to his portrayal. I also liked Omar Benson Miller as Jack Buckley ( I read he was based on a player named John Brown). Miller nails the part of affable and supportive friend with occasional comic relief. Its amazing that he is 10 years older than Rob Brown - his baby face makes him look younger than his 29 years. Dennis Quaid bears some resemblance to the coach he played - although they should have grayed his hair up some.My biggest complaint is the amount of language in this film, even though it only had a PG rating. There were a ton of GD's that weren't at all necessary to the telling of the story. Okay, some will say that is the way coaches and players talk at the college level. Fine - then if you want the realism, then at least be realistic with the rating and give it a PG-13 or R. We watched this with my 12 year old son based on the PG rating. Overall, I enjoyed the film but feel the director and writers could have done something to make it more riveting and emotional. Especially the ending with the sad fate of Davis - it just wasn't presented with much heart. It almost felt like a side note to the story. The movie, while good, doesn't rise to the level of REMEMBER THE TITANS or many other sports films with racial conflict.
