The Express

Name: The Express
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Released: October 10, 2008
Duration: 130 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Clancy Brown, Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown

2008

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 10, 2008 | PG

Starring: Clancy Brown, Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown

Summary: Based on a true story, "The Express" follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story continues to inspire new generations. (Universal Pictures)

Director: Gary Fleder

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Sport

Rating: PG

Runtime: 130 min

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Andrea Gronvall

Rob Brown (Stop-Loss) gives a graceful, understated performance as Ernie Davis. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Involving and inspiring in the way a good movie about sports almost always is. Read full review

Michael Rechtshaffen

Thanks to a rock-solid performance by Dennis Quaid, nice historical touches and energetic direction by Gary Fleder, the tried-and-true formula is given a welcome shot of adrenaline. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Perry Seibert

Davis led an unquestionably inspirational life, but The Express, however heartfelt, is uninspired. Read full review

Empire William Thomas

While never as trailblazing as its subject, The Express is a worthy addition to the lengthy canon of sports biopics Read full review

Michael Phillips

Too often The Express sidelines its own main character in favor of the lemon-sucking, jaw-jutting glower patented by Quaid. Read full review

Robert Wilonsky

Like all formulaic biopics, The Express sacrifices the details for the Big Picture--hagiography without the humanity. Read full review

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RonR.

Oct 11, 2008

This film has come along at a time when America needs to be reminded that great people have strength, character and integrity. I gave me hope and reinforced that people can rise above adversity and negativity. I will see it again in order to balance news about politicians or financial company CEOs.