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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*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

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

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...

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...

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

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

Express
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 costars as Syracuse Orangemen coach Ben Schwartzwalder.

Review: “The Express”
THE EXPRESS 2.5 stars out of 4 Running time: 130 minutes Rated PG (profanity, racism, brief sensuality) Kyle Smith review of “The Express” “The Express” is a decent football movie, just about good enough to be the 40th best episode of “Friday Night Lights.” Which has aired 39 episodes. Rob Brown, a likeable if bland actor with an eager apple-pie face, [...]

ROB BROWN STARS IN 'THE EXPRESS': The story of football legend Ernie Davis in theaters.
*Are you ready for some football? Are you ready for the story of college gridiron legend Ernie Davis?       “The Express: The Ernie Davis Story” opens this weekend, starring Rob Brown as the Davis, the first African-American to win the coveted Heisman Trophy.       The film follows the triumphant and tragic story of the college football hero, who changed the face of American football.       “The Express” will bring

"The Express": A familiar, old-fashioned football film
"The Express" is a blandly inspirational, sometimes poignant sports drama about the short life of Ernie Davis (played by Rob Brown), who became the first African-American football player to win the Heisman Trophy. By John Hartl Special to The Seattle Times PREV  of  NEXT UNIVERSAL PICTURES Rob Brown is well-cast as Ernie Dav

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: The Express Cast & Crew Interview Featurette
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The Express: Interview - Rob Brown
Interview with Rob Brown on his role as Ernie Davis in The Express. On the racial attitudes Ernie faced On the film's setup On Charles Dutton

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Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown go aboard 'The Express'
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. But that's also the source of the film's problems, since Ernie Davis' historically important years as a college football great were built on adversity. Beginning with a few scenes of his boyhood in Uniontown, Pa., where his loving grandfather (Charles S. Dutton) emphasizes the importance of Jackie Ro

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

New in Theaters: Oct. 10, 2008
Body of Lies. Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio star in this thriller about a CIA operative who uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. But whom can he trust? [Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site] 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

The Express Review
The Express tells the story of Ernie Davis (played by Finding Forrester's Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. A native of Pennsylvania's coal mining country, Davis was a star high school running back when he was approached by none other than college superstar-turned-NFL pro Jim Brown (Darrin DeWitt Henson) to play for his alma mater Syracuse University and coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid). Like Brown before him, Ernie encounters racism at Syracuse on the gridiron -- f

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The film tells the story of Ernie Davis.

They didn't win the Heisman
Here's a look at some great football players (college and/or pro) who didn't win the Heisman Trophy. The list is pretty long, so we limited the number and excluded those who didn't play for Division I teams (Jerry Rice and Walter Payton come to mind). Also note that Red Grange (Illinois) and Jim Thorpe (Carlisle) played the game before the Heisman came into existence. Images View Larger Image College Football Films Movies

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

Ernie Davis, first black Heisman winner
In "The Express," Rob Brown stars as Syracuse University's Ernie Davis, the first African American Heisman Trophy winner, who died of leukemia a year after wining the honor in 1962. Brown, whose short resume also includes roles in "Coach Carter" and "Finding Forrester," says he had no problem playing football for the movie - he was a wide receiver at Amherst College. The 24-year-old actor talked to The Chronicle by phone from Washington, D.C, where he was appearing at a preview to benefit the Jason Taylor

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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