Review of Invictus (2009) by Jorge T — 15 Dec 2013

I really enjoyed this film - and I can't believe it was directed by Clint Eastwood who clearly doesn't have a clue about Rugby.

This review of Invictus (2009) was written by Jorge T on 15 Dec 2013.

Invictus has generally received positive reviews.

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By Arth J (756) on 26 Jan 2018

Pretty good. Actually makes me want to learn more about Mandela, and those times in history. Freeman played the role good, as usual…

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