INVICTUS: UNCONQUERABLE MOVIEI thank whatever gods may be / For my unconquerable soul. /
I am the master of my fate / I am the captain of my soul.
Invictus is Latin for unbeaten and it has more meaning than just in a game of rugby. We find Nelson Mandela (an electric and gracious Morgan Freeman) in his first term as the South African President, trying to bring his country, torn apart by apartheid, together. The vessel for his intention turns out to be the country's rugby team with his eyes, and soon everyone else's, set on winning the Rugby World Cup with the help of team captain François Pienaar (a silently strong yet 
understated Matt Damon). Short of nothing else, this film is magic. It is engaging and compelling because it is the story of men, not Gods. Mandela's assertive determination is inspiring and so clever. No other actor could have channeled Mandela like Morgan Freeman did. He was the first actor cast and the only one Mandela had in mind. Matt Damon was very subtle and respectfully quiet in his role without losing any of his character's strength. The scene where he visits the prison cell where Mandela was imprisoned was the actual cell and he gave the scene the reverence and respect it called for. The score was lovely and each and every supporting actor did a seamless job. The relationship between Mandela's bodyguards was enjoyable. Additionally, the "flyover" scene was breathtaking. I could not give higher praise for this film and Clint Eastwood at his directorial best.
understated Matt Damon). Short of nothing else, this film is magic. It is engaging and compelling because it is the story of men, not Gods. Mandela's assertive determination is inspiring and so clever. No other actor could have channeled Mandela like Morgan Freeman did. He was the first actor cast and the only one Mandela had in mind. Matt Damon was very subtle and respectfully quiet in his role without losing any of his character's strength. The scene where he visits the prison cell where Mandela was imprisoned was the actual cell and he gave the scene the reverence and respect it called for. The score was lovely and each and every supporting actor did a seamless job. The relationship between Mandela's bodyguards was enjoyable. Additionally, the "flyover" scene was breathtaking. I could not give higher praise for this film and Clint Eastwood at his directorial best. 