REVIEW: Freeman is great as Mandela, but picture loses focus and becomes a pretty lousy rugby movie. There should have been a little more on his life long struggle and years in prison. It succeeds in making one sympathize with and root for Mandela, however, it does not succeed as a thrilling, film-going experience. It could have been much better. We only give it [2-1/2 Stars]
SYNOPSIS: The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team, Francois Pienaar, to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
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