Invictus Movie Review

Though it dragged in certain parts, this was a wonderful film. Morgan Freeman was the highlight -- his portrayal of Nelson Mandela was masterful. You love Mandela in the story. He was a modern-day Lincoln, wisely working to bring rival factions together through the sport of rugby. The grueling sport of rugby is vividly portrayed by Matt Damon and the other team members. What a brutal sport! Basically, it is football without any padding or protection! While some story elements could have been trimmed, the overall story was educational and inspiring.