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Welcome to my review website. I love movies, and here’s the place I talk about them. You’ll find my ratings, on a scale of zero to five stars, in all of my posts. For each film, I’ve written either a full critique, which is a longer piece; a compact review, which is usually just a paragraph; or a quick take, which is only a sentence or two. I also post articles about the world of cinema on my film blog.

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Invictus (2009)

Invictus (2009)

David R. George III
Quick Takes

Fine recounting of Nelson Mandela’s ascent to the presidency of South Africa, and his desire and attempt to unite the people of his country. Featuring good acting, directing, and writing, this film should have been nominated for Best Picture.

***½ (out of *****)

©2023 David R. George III

2009 • 2 HOURS, 14 MINUTES
WARNER BROS. • SPYGLASS ENTERTAINMENT • REVELATIONS ENTERTAINMENT • MALPASO PRODUCTIONS • LIBERTY PICTURES

STARRING
• MORGAN FREEMAN, MATT DAMON

ALSO STARRING
• TONY KGOROGE, PATRICK MOFOKENG, MATT STERN, JULIAN LEWIS JONES, ADJOA ANDOH, MARGUERITE WHEATLEY, LELETI KHUMALO

WRITTEN BY
• ANTHONY PECKHAM (SCREENPLAY BY)
• JOHN CARLIN (BASED ON THE BOOK BY)

DIRECTED BY
• CLINT EASTWOOD

2009 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS (2)
• BEST ACTOR: MORGAN FREEMAN (LOST TO JEFF BRIDGES FOR CRAZY HEART)
• BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: MATT DAMON (LOST TO CHRISTOPH WALTZ FOR INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS)

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