a simple tale about a complicated phase of a nations history, wrapped around a global sporting event, in this case the IRB Rugby World Cup 2005. Clint Eastwood displays his usual strengths in portraying both Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in the roles which portrayed the two protagonists of this journey.
A steady pace to the movie, very real feel to the occurrences on screen and stellar performances by the two leads (well worth the Academy Award nominations) give this vehicle enough mileage to keep you enthralled for the whole 2 hours. I found the dialogues simple yet meaningful, and in keep with the situation (meaning it wasn't too hollywood-ish). I also enjoyed the South African accents... a welcome from the basic LA fare.
One downside would be the finale game, which could have been more heightened in suspense, but it was good enough an attempt to keep you rooting for South Africa!.
Verdict : strong themed movie i'd probably enjoy again
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