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Suede’s Invictus Movie Review

December 10, 2009 by Brown Shuga  

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Invictus is a true South African story directed by Clint Eastwood and tells the story of Nelson Mandela and how he united South Africa through Rugby.

Now I’m not a rugby fan, but I remember the excitement in the country when the Springboks won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. I remember seeing images of Madiba holding up the trophy alongside Francois Pienaar but we didn’t know about all the stuff that went on behind the scenes, leading up to that moment and I think that’s what this story is about.

One of my favourite Tweeps, Suede went to the movie’s premiere, came back and tweeted about it so being the nice (or lazy, depending how you look at it) person I am, I thought it ‘d be nice to share what he tweeted with you.  Apparently the movie is so good that we won’t even be bothered by that horrendous Morgan Freeman accent I heard on the Trailer!

Lemme shuttup so you can read what Suede tweeted! As you know ke, we read tweets from bottom to top :-)

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Tell me that doesn’t make you wanna go see the movie?  Hayi shem, ubhuti has sold it to me with this review!

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While we wait for Friday, here’s a video from The Times on what went down at the premiere!

The Movie Trailer

Looking foward to hearing your thoughts on Suede’s review, as well as what you think of the movie based on the trailer. I personally think the Trailer is a bit tame but ke that’s just my opinion!

Be heard!

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12 Comments on "Suede’s Invictus Movie Review"

  1. J.A.Y. on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 1:25 am 

    I’m a Rugby fan and also a Morgan Freeman admirer – not so much Matt Damon -but he seems like he takes his job seriously so yeah this is a must-see.

    Naturally I’ll be a tad judgmental regarding the accents and one or two things – but I was there in 1995 – this story is for the world and our children. If the story is told well – I won’t complain.

  2. GA on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 6:55 am 

    Watchin it on friday…im soo excited.

    I looooove Matt Damon,,
    Ntate Morgan Freeman?…i have never liked him more than i did in shwawshank redemtion (or maybe it was just a dfamn good movie inspite of him..dunno) ,I hope he brings itin invictus. Heard someone say he was cast as Madiba coz he has the kind of presence/aura in holywood tht Madiba has in the world…i kinda agree

  3. GA on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 7:07 am 

    And i love the Poster…it speaks volumes….

  4. Naomi on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 12:29 pm 

    Everytime I see Matt Damon, I can’t help but think of !!!!SCOTTY DOESN’T KNOW ABOUT FIONA AND ME DOIN’ IT IN MY VAN EVERY WEDNESDAY!!! LOL

    Ok on a serious note, both these men are very good actors, BUT I will NOT be watching this movie for obvious reasons….

  5. J.A.Y. on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 3:28 pm 

    @Naomi – what are the obvious reasons?

  6. Calvin on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 6:12 pm 

    I is going def watch this one :P

  7. Calvin on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 6:12 pm 

    That was supposed to be – I is def gonna watch this one :P

  8. Nalizo on Fri, 11th Dec 2009 10:40 am 

    @ Naomi, he also reminds me of that movie hey.”Scotty doesn’t know” But I really think hes a great actor yena.I think this is a promising movie.Ihempe yegqabi ka Tata ne Sponsor sike Lion Lager….I love it already.

  9. koko on Fri, 11th Dec 2009 2:22 pm 

    1 word – WOW.!

  10. GA on Sun, 13th Dec 2009 11:42 am 

    before i read reviews..my impression…GREAT flick!!!
    I honetsly forgive morgan freeman for not holding Madiba’s accent down…Matt did well…

    oh..how can i foget..i loved the fact the supporting cast was all sassafrican. I know I know….actors are mad at the Winnie-Jennifer hudson thing…but hey..it is what it is…its all about the benjamins..and i bet Tony Kgoroge got paid!!!!!..ts’all i care about…tired of our stars dying poor….

  11. Brown Shuga on Mon, 14th Dec 2009 10:00 pm 

    I enjoyed the movie. Even though Morgan’s accent is wack. I love Matt Damon shem…something about him… The movie made me respect Madiba even more…didn’t know that was possible.

  12. Bok_supporter on Tue, 22nd Dec 2009 12:52 pm 

    As a South African and strong Springbok supporter, I thought that this movie was absolutely brilliant. Having been there for the actual game back in 1995 was something really special too. Check out the Invictus Facebook page where you can tag yourself in images of the 1995 World Cup finale if you were there: http://bit.ly/invictusrugby

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