By Gina Gomez
Dec 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Hollywood actor Matt Damon is making headlines all over again with his latest movie “Invictus“, which is scheduled to be released across United States today. The much anticipated film is basically set in the post apartheid period in South Africa. The movie witnesses Matt Damon portraying the role of Francois Pienaar, the captain of the South African rugby team.

The other highlight of the film is veteran actor Morgan Freeman who edges the character of the then South African President Nelson Mandela. The movie is set in the year 1995 and tracks the developments following Nelson Mandela’s release from the prison and his becoming the President of the African nation which is still reeling under the onslaught of racial discrimination. In a bid to instill the feeling of unity among its people, Nelson Mandela utilizes the Rugby World Cup as a medium to bring an end to the racial turmoil.

Meanwhile, speculations regarding the movie is running high as both the reputed actors staring in the main roles are presumed to have given stunning performances which is sure to win the hearts of the audiences. Moreover, the interesting story line with history as its backdrop and the high profile star cast is surely going to ensure the much anticipated flicks success.

The movie has been directed by Clint Eastwood and although the movie has received limited opening initially during its premiere show, it is expected to gradually turn into a huge success. The movie is a film adaptation of the book ‘Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed a Nation’ by author John Carlin.