Went for Clint Eastwood, thinking that Morgan Freeman is also a quality guarantee, but was disappointed this time.
Biography must first be faithful to historical facts, but there are also various angles to interpret historical facts, and the angle chosen by the author or director is crucial. Celebrating Mandela's big-mindedness, vision of a united nation and race, and compassionate character, is impeccable, but the mere presentation of it pales in the sense that it undermines the credibility and the intensity of the noble meaning.
Mandela insisted on retaining the Springboks despite the objections of all the people who supported him, and even "forced" the National Sports Association that had already voted to vote again to change the result. "Just because you chose me to lead you, let me lead you!" Even if he is widely and deeply loved, can his influence really turn black into white? The handling of this episode is incredible.
A team with low morale, inspired by a heart-to-heart talk with the captain of Mandela, and with this energy that will not die, can make it from the impossible group to the championship? Mandela's infectious power to burn a white man's heart at once, and allow that white man to effectively spread that energy among a group of white people? This performance is also incredible.
All the content is to set off a glorious image, and all the content is full of high and enthusiastic emotions, which makes people accidentally moved to tears. But it's easy to play if you're careful -- too good to be true.
Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon perform with care, but the marks are as heavy as the accents. Mandela's waving gesture is unique, the same every time. Morgan Freeman has a much more natural flow in "the buket list." The team captain's expression is basically dull, especially when he is performing an inner drama, it is very inexplicable. Matt Damon's face has been stiff, he's more appropriate for an action movie, but his muscles are too loose in this film.
As far as the structure and details of the entire film are concerned, it is difficult to see Clint Eastwood's style, which is completely commercial.
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