Movie Review - 'The Express'
The Express
Starring Rob Brown and Dennis Quaid
Directed by Gary Fleder
Rated PG
Hopefully, a day will come when we no longer classify
Ernie Davis as the first African-American Heisman Trophy winner. It would be
nice if we were already there -- where such distinctions were no longer
necessary to navigate us through a shameful period of our nation’s history – but
the fact that the marketing for
The Express tells us straight out that it’s the
story of the first
Exclusive: The Express Cast and Director
ComingSoon.net talked exclusively to director Gary Fleder, Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Omar Benson Miller and Charles S. Dutton about the new Universal drama, The Express, opening in theaters on Friday, October 10. You can watch the video interviews using the player below!
Based on a true story, The Express follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of Amer
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: The Express Cast & Crew Interview Featurette
Learn more about the legendary Ernie Davis from stars Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown.
The Big Picture Interview with Dennis Quaid
We know the name, of course, but
Dennis Quaid
has consistently flown under the radar despite a career that would make the
overwhelming majority of actors jealous. He's been in a few Best Picture
nominees (Breaking Away, The Right Stuff, and Traffic),
some big hits (Innerspace, The Rookie, Something to Talk About,
and Vantage Point), and he looks like he's had a barrel of fun along the
way in a 30-year career filled with memorable lead and supporting roles.
The Express: The Ernie Davis Stor
The Express / *** (PG)
"The Express" (PG, 129 minutes). The story of Ernie Davis, ("the Elmira Express"), the running back for Syracuse who became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, in 1961. The film focuses on the deepening relationship between Davis (Rob Brown) and his coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), against a background of racism when the team plays in the South. With Omar Benson Miller as Davis's best friend on the team.Rating: Three stars.
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CHARLES S. DUTTON TAKES THE 'EXPRESS' ROUTE: Acclaimed actor heralds cast mates of new movie.
*This weekend "The Express" will start its voyage in theaters nationwide. The new film, based on the life of college football legend Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the highly coveted, highly celebrated Heisman Trophy, stars Rob Brown in the leading role, and acclaimed actors Dennis Quaid and Charles S. Dutton.
"The Express" Preview & Trailer
My friend and her son saw this the other day, and she said it’s a great movie, but you’d better bring a whole box of Kleenex. A real tear-jerker!
It tells the true story of Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), who overcame many obstacles to get into Syracuse University’s football program. Under the guidance of Coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), Davis became one of the school’s best players, even surpassing Jim Brown’s achievements. In 1961 Davis became the first black player to win
Dennis Quaid - Quaids Southern Roots Inspire Movie Role
Dennis Quaid credits his upbringing in the racially-segregated southern U.S. with inspiring his role in forthcoming film THE EXPRESS.
The 54-year-old actor, who was raised ...
Quaid scores emotional touchdown in "Express" - Reuters
It's straight out of the inspirational sports-drama playbook, but "The Express," based on the tragically short life of college football hero Ernie Davis -- the first black to win the Heisman Trophy -- still manages to go the distance.
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 that carries it across some of those more heavily trodden patches.
With its peri
Movie review: 'The Express'
RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE)The Express: Sports drama. Starring Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid and Charles S. Dutton. Directed by Gary Fleder. (PG. 129 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Listen to Arts & Entertainment Editor Leba Hertz's podcast with Rob Brown at...
Dennis Quaid: Meg Ryan's 'Unfaithful' Comments Unbelievable
Dennis Quaid thinks it's "unbelievable" that his ex-wife is going around talking about their divorce while promoting her new movie "The Women."
Ryan recently said that Quaid hadn't been faithful to her for a long time when she had her affair with Russell Crowe.
"It was eight years ago, and I find it unbelievable that Meg continues publicly to rehash and rewrite the story of our relationship," the actor told the New York Daily News. "Also, I find it regrettable that our son, Jack, has to be reminded in
Dennis Quaid Furious At Meg’s Airing Dirty Laundry!
Meg, who plays a scorned wife in her new movie, recently said she wasn’t the first to stray when she had her affair with Russell Crowe. "Dennis was not faithful to me for a long time, and that was very painful," she told In Style. She repeated the charge to ABC’s Diane Sawyer, adding: "I just feel like every now and then you have to fill in the gaps for people."
Now Quaid is returning fire. "It was eight years ago, and I find it unbelievable that Meg continues publicly
Movie review: 'The Express'
RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE)The Express: Sports drama. Starring Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid and Charles S. Dutton. Directed by Gary Fleder. (PG. 129 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Listen to Arts & Entertainment Editor Leba Hertz's podcast with Rob Brown at...
Dennis Quaid Joins The STFU Meg Ryan Club
In the newInStyle Magazine, Meg Ryanopens up her swollen pussy lips to blab about her fucked up marriage to Dennis Quaid. Meg yapped that she wasn't the only one who cheated..blah...blah...blah! The bitch must have an alarm that goes off every few years reminding her to talk about this shit again.Dennis Quaid isn't letting Meg's latest rant go without commenting on it. Dennis tells Rush & Molly: "It was eight years ago, and I find it unbelievable that Meg continues publicly to rehash and rewrite the sto
Dennis Quaid fires back at Meg Ryan’s cheating claims
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Win Big As 'The Express' Dashes Into Theaters This Friday
Based on a true story, The Express follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), 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 coal-mining country, Davis hurdled social and economic obstacles to become one of the greatest running backs in college football history. Under the guidance of legendary
Entertainment: Rob Brown Plays Sports Her Ernie Davis; Hit 1980s Comedy Star Ponders Comedian
Rob Brown plays sports her Ernie Davis. Actor Rob Brown portrays the first Black Heisman Trophy winner in The Express, which hits theaters today. Ernie Davis was a college hero drafted by the NFL before tragedy prevented him from taking the field as a pro. Brown has appeared in other films including Finding Forrester and Coach Carter. Dennis Quaid co-stars in The Express.
Hit 1980s comedy star ponders comedian. Actor Bill Murray, who’s working on a third sequel to the 1980s comedy Ghost Busters, says
A.V. Club interviews Dennis Quaid
There are many reasons Dennis Quaid has been such a durable movie star—his gruff Texan masculinity, his athleticism, his musicianship—but most of all it's that famous grin, a sly and disarming gesture from an actor who usually plays it straight. After his older brother Randy started to make a career for himself in Hollywood, Quaid dropped out of college and pursued acting, eventually landing a key role in the 1979 sleeper hit Breaking Away. From there, he slowly moved up the marquee in the '80s,
Review: The Express
Plot: The true story of Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), who, while playing for Syracuse University under Coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), became the first African-American to win the famed Heisman Trophy.
Review: Ah... the inspirational sports film. How I love thee. I
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The Express. Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) overcame many obstacles to get into Syracuse University’s football program. Under the guidance of Coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), Davis became one of the school’s best players and, in 1961, the first b
Dennis Quaid: I Cleaned My Life Up
Dennis Quaid has played both a baseball and football star on the big screen — but never a coach. He
finally gets his chance in
The Express, playing legendary Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder ...
Dennis Quaid: I Cleaned My Life Up
Dennis Quaid has played both a baseball and football star on the big screen — but never a coach. He
finally gets his chance in
The Express, playing legendary Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder ...
Interview: Dennis Quaid
The star of The Express talks about using athletic skills in acting and trying to work with Jerry Lee Lewis over his shoulder.
