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| | Description | What does Nelson Mandela do after becoming president of South Africa? He rejects revenge, forgives oppressors who jailed him 27 years for his fight against apartheid and finds hope of national unity in an unlikely place: the rugby field. Clint Eastwood (named 2009's Best Director by the National Board of Review) directs an uplifting film about a team and a people inspired to greatness. Morgan Freeman (NBR's Best Actor Award winner and Oscar nominee for this role) is Mandela, who asks the national rugby team captain (Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominee Matt Damon) and his squad to do the impossible and win the World Cup. Prepare to be moved--and thrilled. | |
| | Product Details | | Actors: | Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon | | Director: | Clint Eastwood | | Format: | Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen | | Language: | English | | Subtitle: | English, French, Spanish | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Studio: | Warner Home Video | | Run Time: | 133 minutes | | Blu-ray Release Date: | May 18, 2010 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 144 reviews |
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23 of 24 found the following review helpful:
 Inspirational Jan 26, 2010
By Andrew Desmond
Turning a story with a sports theme into a good movie is often a challenge. Too often, the viewer is left with clichés. This is not the case with "Invictus". Clint Eastwood as director and producer has crafted a wonderful and moving tale. It deserves a wide audience.
The sport of Rugby Union is little known in America but the use of big name stars such as Morgan Freeman playing Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon playing the South African captain Francois Pienaar works well. They were both truly convincing. Damon in particular seemed to master the Afrikaans accent.
"Invictus" is touching. I frequently found myself almost moved to tears. The story of how Mandela was able to look beyond simple revenge and move forward in the spirit of reconciliation was uplifting. If only other nations could follow this example. Mandela had much to be bitter about but proved that he was a bigger man. In this way, he further condemned apartheid to the dustbin of history where it belongs.
Many people will know the story of the 1995 World Cup. South Africa as the host nation rose from the ranks of relative easy beats to become champions. However, in Clint Eastwood's hands we are provided with more than a simple tale of underdog victory. This is a very tired story. Instead, Eastwood homes in on both the bigger picture and the touching interplay between Mandela and Pienaar. Eastwood is getting better with age. When most men are in retirement at his age, he continues to dazzle. He is an inspiration himself.
Go see this film. Your effort will be rewarded.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Forgiveness liberates the soul May 21, 2010
By C. Christopher Blackshere
"Mackshere"
What a powerful story, a remarkable leader, and incredible direction here. Invictus is the true story of Nelson Mandela and the '95 Rugby World Cup.
Eastwood easily could have pulled on the emotional strings and presented the harsh realities of the apartheid in South Africa. He also could have appealed to any impatient movie watchers by inserting graphic details of the grueling years of captivity Mandela endured. But instead this story begins immediately after he was released from prison and is elected president. He has the daunting task of rebuilding the country after the fall of apartheid. Could sports really help a country unite?
The acting here is impeccable. Morgan Freeman has turned in tons of great performances, but never has he felt more perfect for a role. Plus Matt Damon did great with his accent and mannerisms of the team captain.
I was very impressed with the actions and words of Nelson Mandela. He reminded me of Mahatma Gandhi. Despite his lengthy imprisonment and his country's animosity that lingered from the past, he refused to act out of hatred.
"THIS IS NO TIME FOR PETTY REVENGE"
This film never gets too political. It focuses more on human relationships and the country's underdog rugby team. Invictus is an extraordinary true story about the power of the human spirit. A movie not to be missed
18 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Invictus Mar 10, 2010
By Helping hands Life Improve
"Desiree Lotz"
I am a South AFrican and was outside the stadium when the final game in the movie was played. This was a real event. Only someone who was there can tell you the emotional impact of that game and what Nelson Mandela and Francois Pienaar (captain of the Springbok rugby team) achieved. For several hours after that game there was not a single crime in South Africa. The whole country united as one to spur our team on. I, unfortunately, did not attend the actual game but I was outside that stadium and the fellowship and goodwill that emanated from it had to be experienced. I went to see the movie with my youngest daughter here in the USA. She was only 8 years old at the time of that game. She could well recall the impact of the emotion and, for me, it was a pleasure moment relived. The movie did it justice and the two actors performed very well in their roles as two South Africans. I loved the movie and definitely want to see it again. Always a South African. We are a nation of such spirit.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Feel Good Entertainment of the First Order Feb 14, 2010
By R. Golen
I don't know South African history or the rules of rugby. I do know that I thoroughly enjoyed Invictus. This is a feel good movie of the first degree. There is no villain. Everyone gets along. No crime in the streets. No racial antagonism above a whisper. Although I've never been to South Africa, my guess is that the sweetness of the movie is unrealistic. I don't care. This movie portrays the world at it's best. It lifts the heart. I had a wonderful time. Maybe Mandela wasn't such a great guy. But the Mandela in this movie is the Mandela I want to believe in. I want people to watch this film, be inspired and pass the inspiration along. I hope I can.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
How can a president unite a country after terrible persecution? Nov 14, 2011
By Israel Drazin
This is a very good and moving story. After spending 27 years in a very small cell in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was released and he was elected president of his country in 1990. But he had a serious problem. Not only he, but all the blacks in South Africa had been despised, oppressed, and terribly mistreated their entire lives. Many lived in dirty unhygienic shacks. They were poor. They were very angry. The whites retained their prejudicial attitudes. They kept their idea that they were superior. They believed that only they could rule the country. They felt that "ignorant blacks" would ruin their land.
How could the new president unite the people of his country? How could he start afresh? What could he take away from the white oppressors without increasing their anger? What could he give the blacks? How could he inspire his nation? How could he get the world to respect South Africa?
Nelson Mandela devised the idea that he might unite his people by having both blacks and whites join together in hoping that the South African Rugby Team would win the 1995 World Cup. But the problem was that the team was not that good. How could he improve the team? This movie tells the story of what he did and the results.
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