Invictus, latin for unconquered, came out in limited release throughout this past week in various art houses and theatres and in wide release today all over the States. The movie focuses on the early presidentship of Nelson Mandela and his support for the national rugby team, after a post apartheid South Africa wants to do away with it and everything that reminds them of the past. Clint Eastwood directed the film and amazing performances were given by Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon who portrayed Francois Pienaar, captain of the Springboks. I think overall Eastwood did a fairly good job of letting the plot unfold as the Springboks were led to inspiration and slowly made their way to the World Cup. In many circumstances it is difficult to try to keep a past event successful when an audience knows the results, however I think the rugby footage in the film will really keep audiences satisfied.
The film is absolutely worth the watch not only for sports fans but for anyone who wants to see how even something as unpolitical as rugby can bring together people and a nation that for years and still has seen too much violence and not enough compassion. The title of the film comes from a poem by English poet William Henley, which is read in the film as well. I definitely left the theatre touched and excited to start watching this sport which I have somewhat overlooked in the past.
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