Synopsis: The true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar, to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Marguerite Wheatley, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Invictus was one of the most expect movies I really wanted to watch this month. As soon as I watched the trailer for the first time, I knew it had material to be an amazing and inspiring story, plus, one of the great options for the Gloden Globes and Oscars. One of the best of the film was the great cast involved. Having two Oscar winners leading the film (Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon), I couldn't expect less than an amazing performance. I wasn't disappointed, the cast performance made the day and brought a genuine drama to the film. Morgan Freeman looked SO real, I think that if he didn't look taller than Nelson Mandela in real life, I could actually believe that Morgan Freeman was Nelson Mandela. Being directed by one of the best actors and directors in Hollywood (and one of my top favorites), Clint Eastwood nailed it again, bringing the drama of one of the most inspiring men in modern history, Nelson Mandela.
The plot centers on the story of Nelson mandela, newly elected president of South Africa who took advantage of one of the most expected and exciting events to be hosted in his country, the Rugby World Cup, to reunite his people and fight the racial and economical differences created by the apartheid. He's able to use this event to motive and inspire his people and overcome their differences. He worked personally on finding the right person to lead his team and let him know the big responsibility he had. An inspiring series of events that led the team and nation to win the World Cup and overcome their fears, feelings of hatred, racial and economical differences.
A truly inspiring film based on a true story, played by an amazing cast and directed by one of the best directors in Hollywood. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The cast selected was the best for the film. Morgan Freeman looked alike Nelson Mandela!
2. Clint Eastwood directed the film with a really good eye on the events involved in this true story
3. I really enjoy plots based on true stories, especially when they're based on political & sport events
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. There were only two things that I didn't like from this film: The first one, the plot could have offered so, but so much more drama and content. There were so many different events and inspiring situations, that it could have offered more drama to the audience
2. I didn't feel chemistry and real drama, inspiration and motivation among the Rugby team. In fact, I didn't feel any emotions at all in a few scenes!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
U.S. Rating: PG-13
Invictus was one of the most expect movies I really wanted to watch this month. As soon as I watched the trailer for the first time, I knew it had material to be an amazing and inspiring story, plus, one of the great options for the Gloden Globes and Oscars. One of the best of the film was the great cast involved. Having two Oscar winners leading the film (Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon), I couldn't expect less than an amazing performance. I wasn't disappointed, the cast performance made the day and brought a genuine drama to the film. Morgan Freeman looked SO real, I think that if he didn't look taller than Nelson Mandela in real life, I could actually believe that Morgan Freeman was Nelson Mandela. Being directed by one of the best actors and directors in Hollywood (and one of my top favorites), Clint Eastwood nailed it again, bringing the drama of one of the most inspiring men in modern history, Nelson Mandela.
The plot centers on the story of Nelson mandela, newly elected president of South Africa who took advantage of one of the most expected and exciting events to be hosted in his country, the Rugby World Cup, to reunite his people and fight the racial and economical differences created by the apartheid. He's able to use this event to motive and inspire his people and overcome their differences. He worked personally on finding the right person to lead his team and let him know the big responsibility he had. An inspiring series of events that led the team and nation to win the World Cup and overcome their fears, feelings of hatred, racial and economical differences.
A truly inspiring film based on a true story, played by an amazing cast and directed by one of the best directors in Hollywood. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. The cast selected was the best for the film. Morgan Freeman looked alike Nelson Mandela!
2. Clint Eastwood directed the film with a really good eye on the events involved in this true story
3. I really enjoy plots based on true stories, especially when they're based on political & sport events
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. There were only two things that I didn't like from this film: The first one, the plot could have offered so, but so much more drama and content. There were so many different events and inspiring situations, that it could have offered more drama to the audience
2. I didn't feel chemistry and real drama, inspiration and motivation among the Rugby team. In fact, I didn't feel any emotions at all in a few scenes!
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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