Invictus
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- Synopsis
- From director Clint Eastwood, 'Invictus' tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), to help unite their country....
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- Starring
- Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Julian Lewis Jones, Adjoa Andoh
- Director(s)
- Clint Eastwood
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros.
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 134 min.
Critic Reviews
The New York Times | A.O. ScottAdd Critic to Favorites
It’s an exciting sports movie, an inspiring tale of prejudice overcome and, above all, a fascinating study of political leadership.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
Clint Eastwood, a master director, orchestrates all of these notes and has us loving Mandela, proud of Francois and cheering for the plucky Springboks. A great entertainment. Not, as I said, the Mandela biopic I would have expected.Read the full review
USA Today | Claudia PuigAdd Critic to Favorites
Invictus, which is Latin for "unconquered," gives the poem several meanings in the context of the film. It also applies to Eastwood, who, as one of America's greatest storytellers, finds enthralling tales and fashions them with finesse and an indomitable spirit.Read the full review
Headlines
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Denzel finally fit for 'Fences'
02/08/10 "Denzel and I have been having conversations about this one role for years," said Scott. | Page Six -
'Avatar' still overseas champ
02/07/10 Buoyed by its nine Oscar nominations, "Avatar" reigned as boxoffice champ in its eighth round on the foreign circuit, grossing $76 million on the weekend from 10,523 screens in 120 markets. | The Hollywood Reporter -
Guess Who The Top-paid Actors Are
02/05/10 Robert Downey Jr. may have starred in two films in 2009 ( The Soloist , Sherlock Holmes ); Matt Damon may also have starred in two films ( Invictus , The Informant); George Clooney may have made three movies in 2009 ( Up in the Air , The Men Who Stare at Goats , Fantastic Mr. Fox ), but their $22 million in earnings apiece for the year paled in comparison with the $30 million earned by Rupert Grint and Emma Watson for their appearances in the two-part Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, according to Vanity Fair magazine. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) -
76% Invictus
02/04/10 Delivered with typically stately precision from director Clint Eastwood, Invictus may not be rousing enough for some viewers, but Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman inhabit their real-life characters with admirable conviction. | Rotten Tomatoes -
Fan Rant: Irritating Things About the Oscar Nominations
02/04/10 The first most irritating thing was James Horner 's nomination for Avatar . | Cinematical.com -
'Invictus' scribe to receive Selvin honor
02/03/10 "Invictus" screenwriter Anthony Peckham will be presented with the Writers Guild of America, West's 2010 Paul Selvin Award, recognizing work that embodies the spirit of constitutional rights and civil liberties, at the WGAW's awards ceremony on Feb. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Century City. "Anthony Peckham's screenplay for 'Invictus' perfectly illustrates what the Paul Selvin Award stands for, expertly conveying how only a few men can unite to impact positive change, and have that change resonate around the world," WGAW President John Wells. | The Hollywood Reporter -
Oscar Nominated Matt and Clint Get Back to Work in London
02/03/10 Matt Damon seemed well prepared for the brisk London weather earlier today as he prepped for a scene outside the Charles Dickens Museum in London. | POPSUGAR -
BAFTA spreads nomination wealth
02/03/10 With nominations shared almost evenly across 10 leading films, this year's British Academy Film Awards are too close to call. | Variety -
Colin, Helen and Carey lead UK hopes at this year's Oscars
02/02/10 The countdown to this year's Oscars has officially begun, with the announcement of the 2010 nominees. | HELLO! Magazine -
Nominees could boost Oscarcast ratings
02/02/10 With a history-making blockbuster, several high-art, high-impact indie films and some bona fide crowd-pleasers in the mix for best picture, the Academy Awards are poised to put on a snappy, in some races suspenseful and -- could it be? -- audience-friendly and ratings-grabbing Oscar telecast. | The Hollywood Reporter
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