Why so much hype?

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Invictus is an interesting mix of sports and politics, but it lacks the passion of either subject. The film feels flat even though the subject matter is intriguing. Also, it's hard to get caught up in a game that you don't understand.

I love the rugby hero. Matt Damon is a marvellous visionary and actor. too bad about the politics infiltrating this.

InvictusIf nothing works for you in this more than 2 hours of glorious experience, it surely will be inhuman for you to not be moved by the last act which shows the excellence in execution and more importantly majestic performances. Clint Eastwood once again proves his amazing and outstanding directorial skills which is highlighted more glorifying by if not gripping yet beautiful and smart adaptation by Anthony Peckham. Morgan Freeman; as Sir Nelson Mandela quotes, only he can portray it and is supported thoroughly by Matt Damon who too is in his A game. Invictus works more on inspirational nature and beauty of its script (the first encounter between Morgan and Matt is not easy to forget) rather than offering more gripping and exhilarating experience although if taken the last act into account, it surely is a game changer.

Sports films usually leave me cold; I never watch sport in real life so watching it in film holds no appeal for me. However, this story of rugby in South Africa in the early 1990s holds plenty of appeal, thanks to expert direction from Clint Eastwood and an excellent performance from Morgan Freeman who embodies the spirit and persona of Nelson Mandela. It's the political backdrop that makes the sport interesting, and INVICTUS is a great film to watch as a result.The cinematography is particularly proficient here; I had the pleasure of watching this in high definition and it's a beautiful film to look at. Eastwood is on top form. The material is a little weaker, failing to explore the complexities of the situation and sinking into schmaltz at various points; Eastwood can't avoid evoking some sentimentality in scenes of stirring music playing and whites and blacks working together. It's not as bad as in something like VOLCANO, but it's there, and it's a bit condescending. Still, Matt Damon's on board and delivers another solid turn, and even the hardest of hearts will find much to enjoy here.