The emotion of this film added depth to this well-known story that I was not expecting. Watching Morgan Freeman play South African President Mandela helped me understand this great man, who embodied the true spirit of forgiveness by showing compassion towards the people who had him imprisoned for three decades. Likewise, the country’s rugby captain Fracois, played by Matt Damon, showed humility in learning to understand and support the new president when most of his associates did not. Both actors did an excellent job at filling the shoes of these two great men.
The title of the film is for a poem of the same name which Mandela gives to Francois, that ends with lines the “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” Both men embody the spirit of this poem while remaining hopeful in standing against insurmountable odds. Through watching Francois lead his team to the seemingly impossible victory of the World Cup, the country learns to believe that anything is possible and joins together to begin healing from the apartheid.
Invictus is a wonderful entertaining movie about the power of hope, and I could watch again and again.
I agree that Morgan Freeman channels Mandela's hope and inspiration beautifully in this movie. You cannot help but feel love and compassion for everyone, both in the movie and out. This is an amazing film that helps us see that the best approach to animosity and adversity is acceptance and love.
For anyone who doesn't have a clue as to how rugby is played, the game can be confusing at times; however the effect of a nation's team on its people is clearly communicated with each tackle, huddle, and point.
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