Race

The solid cast is rounded out with veteran actors including Jeremy Irons and William Hurt, both of whom elevate the material.

There is one prolonged moment where the film’s concerns with history and personality come together for genuine visual expression.

...there’s plenty of good material here...

...man undgår inte att ryckas med. Inte minst av den berömda och dramatiska längdhoppsfinalen, då tysken Carl ”Luz” Long (David Kross) hjälpte Jesse Owens att klara sig till finalen efter två övertramp.

As Owens, relative newcomer Stephan James delivers a stirring performance, and as his coach, comedian Jason Sudeikis turns in a solid and smirk-free performance.

...owes much to James’s lean, committed turn...