"INVICTUS" is another stunning and inspiring drama by Clint Eastwood. The film tells the story of Nelson Mandela, portrayed by Morgan Freeman, the elected president of South Africa after his 27 years of imprisonment. The story captured the breakthrough moment of reconciliation in South Africa during Mandela's government. Mandela inspired the national rugby team leader Francois Pienaar, played by Matt Damon, the captain of Springboks with the mission to win world cup in 1995 and promote the slogan "One team, one country.".
The most outstanding things of the film to me is the cultural sensitivity of the direction and the film script as well as the exceptional performances of Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. I think it is always a challenge for film makers to make film about political matter of a country. The film "INVICTUS" does not discuss the political issue as such, but it presents the approach of Mandela in uniting his country. Without saying much about production value of the film which established by the standard of one of world best directors, Clint Eastwood, it is obvious. It may not be the most entertaining film to watch, but it is a truly heartfelt and inspiring film to see.
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