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
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
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
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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Paris Hilton Arrested for Pot at World Cup [Gossip Roundup]
07/03/10 Paris Hilton was arrested for possession in South Africa, but released! | Gawker -
Red Bulls nearing deal with Henry
06/28/10 French striker Thierry Henry is closer to joining the Red Bulls after Barcelona said he had agreed to leave the Spanish club by mutual consent. | New York Daily News - New York NY -
Sarajevo to fete Morgan Freeman
06/21/10 Morgan Freeman will be guest of honor at the 16th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia next month. | Variety -
Rooney, Bradley must watch language at Cup
06/10/10 When the Americans face England Saturday in Rustenburg , both sides had better learn to hold their tongues — or, at least, tone down the language. | New York Daily News - New York NY -
The Eastwood Factor
05/23/10 Despite the fascinating arc of Clint Eastwood's work as an actor and director, Richard Schickel's ode to that impressive filmography -- premiering on Turner Classic Movies in advance of a compilation DVD release -- never cuts much beneath the grizzled surface. | Variety -
Cool stuff on DVD today: 'The Messenger,' Reggie Watts and more
05/18/10 The hilarious experimental comedian has been on the rise for some time now, particularly since Conan O'Brien selected him to open his national tour . | Pop Candy -
Small Screen | "The Messenger" and "Invictus" Lead Long List of Home Viewing Options
05/18/10 After racking up two Oscar nominations and making a million at the box office , Oren Moverman's "The Messenger" (criticWIRE rating: B+ ) is one of Oscilloscope Laboratories' biggest successes in the company's young life. | indieWIRE -
DVD: Newswire: DVD/BD Release List – 05/18/10
05/17/10 A couple of worthy Oscar nominees—the Clint Eastwood-directed South African rugby docudrama Invictus and the splendidly acted homefront melodrama The Messenger —top-line this week's list, though there's even more noteworthy items in the foreign language section. | The A.V. Club -
Terrence Howard: Robert Downey Jr. Owes Me for Iron Man
05/17/10 They were in town to promote their upcoming biopic, Winnie , which chronicles the life of Nelson Mandela 's controversial ex-wife and begins shooting May 31 in South Africa. | E! Online -
Matt Damon kicks 'Invictus' onto DVD shelves
05/16/10 If you can't find anything to watch this week, you just aren't looking hard enough. | New York Daily News - New York NY
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