Review of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) by Dane T — 09 Feb 2014

It has its flaws but moderately moving and informative.

This review of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) was written by Dane T on 09 Feb 2014.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has generally received positive reviews.

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Idris Elba's performance of Mandela is striking, if only for his effort to master the former president's distinct vocal style…

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The force of [Idris Elba's] charisma and his will almost ruthlessly overrides the film's flaws so that it ends up more enjoyable than it has…

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By Jeremy M (399) on 19 Feb 2015

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By Christopher C (1,363) on 28 Jan 2015

Long and very boring. Remember he spent a long time in jail and there is not much to tell or show for that part of his life…

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By Drew S (617) on 03 Jan 2015

A very well presented, wonderfully acted film. Great acting to produce a faithful account of Nelson the man and Winnie the activist…

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It stars Idris Elba, a suitably great and charismatic actor, but even he cannot save this from seeming like a history lesson, as delivered…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 18 Jan 2015

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