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Invictus
A 2009 film based on Nelson Mandela's life during the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa directed by Clint Eastwood
Invictus is a 2009 biographical drama film directed by Clint Eastwood starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. The story is based on the John Carlin book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed a Nation about the events in South Africa … see full wiki
Cast:
Matt Damon,
Morgan Freeman
Director:
Clint Eastwood
Genre:
Drama
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I’ve always had a fondness for movies directed by Clint Eastwood. I always thought that Eastwood directed with a steady hand, revolves around simplicity and that he allows the atmosphere to dictate the film’s mood. Little surprise that I would be checking out his latest movie called “Invictus” when it was released on dvd. The film is based on the book by John Carlin “Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed a Nation” and has earned Morgan Freeman … more
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review by drifter51.
December 11, 2009
It has been an awfully long time since I have been wowed by a movie. But that was precisely my reaction to the new Clint Eastwood film "Invictus" which debuted in theaters across America today. "Invictus" recalls the 1995 Rugby World Cup tourney which was held in South Africa. The World Cup was the first major sporting event to take place in South Africa following the end of apartheid. But this is by no means a movie about rugby. Rather … more
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review by badbonz007.
December 12, 2009
If you think that this movie was going to be a dud, then think again. When ever Clint Eastwood (Director) and Morgan Freeman (plays Nelson Mandela) get together then you are assured of a winner at the box office. I think that this is going to be 2009’s movie of the year and it will probably get a lot of awards along with Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman. This movie will take you back to the year 1995 and Anthony Peckham who does the screen play and John Carlin eventually wrote … more
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I just saw this movie this past weekend. I love all sports movies, but this one was different- there was a LOT of history and social messages in Invictus. I think it speaks wonders for sports for social change. It really shows the discontent among the blacks and whites, and how Mandela is determined not to reinforce that discontent. One of the scenes that resonated the most with me was when Mandela showed up to the sports meeting (I can't remember the name of the organization!) … more
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Invictus is more about the heart of President Nelson Mandela rather than the Bokks rugby team. This film paints a beautiful picture of forgiveness, courage and the strength that comes from choosing to walk the high road with dignity. Two of the people I viewed the movie with thought there was a lack of action. I tend to like slower character pieces so that may be why I liked the movie more than they did. There are moments where the film clips along and is about … more
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review by sniffcode.
January 04, 2010
One thing I've noticed about a lot of Clint Eastwood's movies is that they feel as much like literature as they do cinema. I'm not sure if this is because of the source material he works from, his very understated directing style or his actors who give very convincing performances. Whatever the answer, Invictus has a literary texture that will probably have most viewers leaving the theater feeling informed, inspired and most of all, satisfied. The story begins with Mandela's … more
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I've always been surprised that there haven't been more Hollywood movies about Nelson Mandela. Invictus was worth the wait however. Rather than focusing on the obvious storylines of apartheid South Africa and the transition, Invictus looks at Mandela's relationship with the white Afrikaner rugby team. Overall, the film works amazingly well both as a political biography and a sports flick. Morgan Freeman really comes across as Mandela. Matt Damon does a good job as the rugby team leader (although … more
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Quick Tip by Laura_Vandenberg.
June 09, 2010
So inspiring!! Words cannot describe, A MUST SEE!!
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review by newtonooi.
June 07, 2010
Lots of sports movies are produced every year, and almost all are either romance or drama movies; the latter being about some individual or team proving or redeeming themselves to their fans or opponents. The list of "proving" movies, i.e. movies about teams or athletes that prove themselves includes Rudy, A League of Their Own, and The Mighty Ducks among others. The list of "redeeming" movies would include He Got Game, Hoosiers, and The Natural. Rarely, Hollywood produces a truly original sports … more
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Quick Tip by pinkchic727.
June 03, 2010
The filming of this movie was weird. Looked very bad quality. The plot sort of got lost...
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review by gradyharp.
May 19, 2010
Clint Eastwood seems absent from this little movie until the credits at the end. What could have been a powerful little drama ends up being a volley between a hero president of South Africa and a Rugby Field. Granted we know a lot about the extraordinary Nelson Mandela and his surviving imprisonment to be released and form a government that through his inspiration brought an end to Apartheid. This little story about how he focused on encouraging a Rugby team's determination and success in winning … more
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Quick Tip by badbonz007.
December 12, 2009
Excellent acting, and a very good history reminder.
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