The Express
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58 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics What's this?

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

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  • 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)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Andrea Gronvall
    80
    Rob Brown (Stop-Loss) gives a graceful, understated performance as Ernie Davis.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Stina Chyn
    80
    Even if you already knew the facts, you won’' be able to help but reflect in awe at how much progress in the fight against discrimination has been made on a societal level.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    Involving and inspiring in the way a good movie about sports almost always is.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    60
    Sports biodramas generally take one of two tacks: gauzily sentimental or scrappy tale of struggle. The Express runs the thin line between the two and, to its benefit, more often than not hits the first mark.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. SharonC.
    10
    I truly do not understand why this movie is given such a low rating by the critics. The film portrays our countries attitude towards African Americans at that time with great insight and accuracy. The acting is superb by both Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown. Plus, the supporting cast ain't to bad either. One feature of the film that I really liked was the editing...slicing actually scenes into the story. During the 50's, and 60's I watched Jim Brown play for the Cleveland Browns from the stands.… Collapse
  2. DonnaT.
    10
    Excellent movie A history lesson that demonstrates character, courage, determination, sacrifice, teamwork and excellence ! I'm not even a football fan. Every young person should see.… Expand
  3. SteveTripp
    7
    Good film overall. Didn't have the fluidity that most good piopics have but I still recommend it.
  4. JayH.
    3
    Endless and boring, a good hour could have cut and it wouldn't matter. I have seen all this SO many times before. It is so cliche ridden it is ridiculous. The acting and the story are way too melodramatic.Totally predictable.… Expand

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