Review of Invictus (2009) by Chris N — 28 Feb 2013

Freeman & Damon are good, that's it. Oscar worthy? FUCK NO.

This review of Invictus (2009) was written by Chris N on 28 Feb 2013.

Invictus has generally received positive reviews.

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