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The Express Reviews

2008

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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. Raised in poverty in Pennsylvania .. Read more

Starring	Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Omar Benson Miller, Clancy Brown
Director	Gary Fleder
Genres	Drama

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- The sports-movie template is capable of absorbing any story and delivering the same uplift. Take Ernie Davis (Rob... read more on Time Out
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- - Wally Hammond
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:21
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  The Express - it divided our household
  
  Me: Lover of all things American football. Followed the game for years and years. Loved the story. Loved the film. A wonderful slice of American football ... read more »
  
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  - London, UK
  - 06 May 2009 at 21:58
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  Wonderful Film
  
  As a Film Student, most would be lead to believe I delve into worlds in film which are dark and vast, consuming endless amounts of foreign indies and avoiding ... read more »
  
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- - Frankyfitz
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  - Liverpool
  - 13 Apr 2011 at 21:15
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  The Express
  
  Every film i have seen Rob Brown in I have loved, This Actor always delivers with admirable intensity. This film covers all that is good and bad with life, and ... read more »
  
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  - Cardiff
  - 22 May 2010 at 15:38
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  what an amzing film for the whole family. my husband and myself loved it and my chilren loved it. has a brilliant story. would see it again and again .
  
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- - jackla
  - 4 reviews
  - cardiif
  - 27 Apr 2010 at 10:03
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  Number 45
  
  I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film. it had a mix of everything. it was funny it parts sad in other parts and the football parts were tense and excitingread more »
  
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- - Li4mC
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  - Buckingham, England
  - 09 Apr 2010 at 10:39
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  The Express (2008)
  
  It is funny, uplifting, inspiring and emotional all in one, great film about a great man.
  
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  - London, England
  - 16 Mar 2010 at 19:57
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  The Express
  
  This is a great movie, if your not into American Football it really doesn't matter. What a great piece of history. On the odd occasion i did find myself ... read more »
  
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  - Birmingham
  - 14 Feb 2010 at 13:03
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  most enjoyable
  
  This was a really enjoyable film , easy to watch with some really good cinematography. The game scenes were really well shot . Sports fans will love this one - ... read more »
  
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- - Edstrom
  - 10 reviews
  - Oswestry
  - 22 Nov 2009 at 20:06
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  A Fantastic Story - Inspirational
  
  I loved this film - it was such a good story and so inspirational. I'd highly recommend this to anyone to watch both young and old!!
  
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- - shelwoo167
  - 33 reviews
  - Kings Langley
  - 04 Aug 2009 at 20:38
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  I never write reviews, but this film has made me want more and more people to see it. The film's an amazing story which details a man who helped change the ... read more »
  
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- - BdLl
  - 1 review
  - Newtown
  - 11 Jun 2009 at 14:13
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  the express
  
  if you like remember the titans this is right up your street, a man who overcomes the disgraceful obstacles of being black in 1960 america. fantastic film
  
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- - collywobbles
  - 4 reviews
  - Grantham
  - 07 Jun 2009 at 19:48
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  - 1
  The Express - it divided our household
  
  Me: Lover of all things American football. Followed the game for years and years. Loved the story. Loved the film. A wonderful slice of American football ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 753477
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - London, UK
  - 06 May 2009 at 21:58
- - 2
  - 0
  most enjoyable
  
  This was a really enjoyable film , easy to watch with some really good cinematography. The game scenes were really well shot . Sports fans will love this one - ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 833587
- - Edstrom
  - 10 reviews
  - Oswestry
  - 22 Nov 2009 at 20:06
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  The Express
  
  Really good film thought as it been set in 50's and 60's it was going to be rubbish. No that wasn't the case really good entertainment, good story ... read more »
  
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- - Caspall
  - 325 reviews
  - Portsmouth
  - 14 May 2009 at 17:47
- - 1
  - 0
  the express
  
  if you like remember the titans this is right up your street, a man who overcomes the disgraceful obstacles of being black in 1960 america. fantastic film
  
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- - collywobbles
  - 4 reviews
  - Grantham
  - 07 Jun 2009 at 19:48
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  I never write reviews, but this film has made me want more and more people to see it. The film's an amazing story which details a man who helped change the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 769604
- - BdLl
  - 1 review
  - Newtown
  - 11 Jun 2009 at 14:13
- - 0
  - 0
  A Fantastic Story - Inspirational
  
  I loved this film - it was such a good story and so inspirational. I'd highly recommend this to anyone to watch both young and old!!
  
  Report this review
- 793750
- - shelwoo167
  - 33 reviews
  - Kings Langley
  - 04 Aug 2009 at 20:38
- - 0
  - 0
  The Express
  
  This is a great movie, if your not into American Football it really doesn't matter. What a great piece of history. On the odd occasion i did find myself ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 861409
- - a customer
  - Birmingham
  - 14 Feb 2010 at 13:03
- - 0
  - 0
  The Express (2008)
  
  It is funny, uplifting, inspiring and emotional all in one, great film about a great man.
  
  Report this review
- 873168
- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 16 Mar 2010 at 19:57
- - 0
  - 0
  Number 45
  
  I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film. it had a mix of everything. it was funny it parts sad in other parts and the football parts were tense and excitingread more »
  
  Report this review
- 881506
- - Li4mC
  - 41 reviews
  - Buckingham, England
  - 09 Apr 2010 at 10:39
- - 1
  - 1
  the express
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  what an amzing film for the whole family. my husband and myself loved it and my chilren loved it. has a brilliant story. would see it again and again .
  
  Report this review
- 887009
- - jackla
  - 4 reviews
  - cardiif
  - 27 Apr 2010 at 10:03

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  This inspirational sports drama tackles the true story of Ernie Davis (Rob Brown, TAKE THE LEAD). The first black football player to win the coveted Heisman, Davis faced obstacles both on and off the field. Dennis Quaid co-stars as Syracuse Orangemen coach Ben Schwartzwalder....

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  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. Raised ...