Must See Oscar Worthy Performance

Invictus, latin for 'unconquered', is a 1875 short poem by English poet William Ernest Henley. The last two lines of the poem are... "I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul." Invictus is also a 135-minute movie based on the non-fiction book by John Carlin - Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed a Nation, and chronicled Nelson Mandela's life from 1994-1995 - focusing mainly on his inspiring and successful attempts to racially and politically depolarize plus unify the South African nation with the help of South Africa's underdog rugby team, Springboks. Director Clint Eastwood was charged with the difficult task of weaving politics and sports while presenting a portrait of a gentle, wise, and humanitarian leader. He succeeded in crafting a well-told story - with excellent production values - that is fresh, entertaining, educational, inspiring, and yet - not at all 'preachy'. VERDICT: ROUSING, INSPIRATIONAL, POWERFUL. Go See It!!

1st off to the guy who said it was not worth his time and a waste of money. I can only assume your a Frddy Kruger Fan, But, then I would think it hard to find even a Freddie Krueger fan, that would not appreciate exceptional film work when they see it. When I saw the Queen, I walked out of there thinking, if she doesn't get the Oscar for that performance there is no justice. That is how I felt about Morgan Freeman after walking out of Invictus. I saw the film in a theater in a predominently white suburb north of Georiga, I am white also,, the audience consisted of mostly "red necks". I counted at least 5 men in my immeidate vicinity wiping tears from their eyes. Mr. Eastwood, when you can make a red neck cry over a Black hero, you've done your job. I'm a big fan of DeNiro also, and I hear that his perfromance in his new movie "Everybody's Fine" is aolso Oscar Worthy, so I will make no predictions yet. But, Freeman is a cinch to be nominated, as I am sure Eastwood will be

This movie has wonderful lessons about how to be a servant leader from three perspectives (Mandela, captain of the Springboks and the head of the presidential security detail). The scene with Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in Mandela's office is especially inspirational. This movie demonstrates the power of forgiveness and reconcilliation, rather than revenge. These are especially valuable lessons for today's turbulent times. Great performances by the leads and outstanding shots of rugby that really shows the brutality and beauty of the sport. Much more than a sports movie, definitely a must see.

I went in to this with low expectations- the movie we wanted to see was sold out. But can I just say WOW! This was a fantastic movie. Superb acting by both Morgan Freemon and Matt Damon as well as the supporting actors. The movie really gives a glimpse inside 1990's South African society and politics and demonstrates the immense task that Mandela was faced with in terns of bringing the country together. It is enlightening without being heavy handed. Instead of trying to be an all encompassing story about Mandela's life, it focuses on a relatively narrow time period and scope of activities, and manages to somehow convey a good sense of the man and his political instincts. And the rugby scenes were amazing. I have never seen rugby before, but this movie makes me want to get to know the sport. Great movie.