Review of Invictus (2009) by Anu M — 18 Mar 2011

YOU ROCK MANDELA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I CRIED over the match!! And I dont even like rugby!!!!!!xD.

This review of Invictus (2009) was written by Anu M on 18 Mar 2011.

Invictus has generally received positive reviews.

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