Review of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) by Clive P — 09 Jan 2014

Well balanced snap shot history...great acting from Naomi & Idris...

This review of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) was written by Clive P on 09 Jan 2014.

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

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Truly moving and absolutely inspirational! Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. (God bless Africa.)…

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By Drew S (617) on 03 Jan 2015

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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 Joey B (383) on 18 May 2016

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