Invictus (2009)


 When I first saw this movie come in, I honestly didn't think much of it.  It looked like one of those generic sports movies that are constantly released.  After hearing some customers talk about it though, I started to actually look forward to renting it (I can't rent for 3 weeks after a movie is first released).

I brought it home thinking it was going to be a soccer movie with political undertones.   I was definitely surprised.  The movie was primarily political, with rugby as the side focus.  The acting was top notch though, with Morgan Freeman playing Malcolm X.  It was a little strange hearing him with an accent, but he did a really good job of it. 

It's a slower movie.  Don't pick it up expecting a lot of action.  Some of the rugby scenes are pretty amazing, but coming from a stupid American like myself who has never seen a real rugby game, I could just be amazed at nothing special.

So if you are looking for a good story, this relatively accurate account of the life of Nelson Mandella after his prison time should provide a good hour and a half of entertainment.

Invictus earns a 3/5 for being an excellent drama movie, but still being a bit slow.

Comments

  1. This movie was good, wasn't great but it really did capture all important parts of what really happen in South Africa and Mandela. great blog btw!

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  2. Matt Damon <3 i love this movie !

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  3. nice post! i like it very much;)
    supportin you & follow you :)

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  4. What's this? I thought I'd seen every Morgan Freeman movie out there, but I've never even heard of this movie. Might have to give it a look now.

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  5. i feel the same way about sports movies. maybe this will change my mind. i doubt it, but i will give your suggestion a spin!

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