Matt Damon Latest Movie “Invictus” Ready To Hit Theatres
December 11th, 2009 - 7:22 pm ICT by GD ( 1 comment )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.
- 'Invictus' star Morgan Freeman says he's no rugby fan - Feb 01, 2010
- Nelson Mandela's tale not easy to understand: Eastwood - Feb 17, 2010
- Morgan Freeman to be guest of honour at Sarajevo Film Festival - Jun 23, 2010
- I have been preparing to play Mandela for years: Freeman - Dec 06, 2009
- Stepdaughter's 'Matty Fatty' comment made Matt Damon lose weight - Dec 12, 2009
- Clint Eastwood ''casts son'' in Nelson Mandela biopic - Mar 19, 2009
- Mandela brought World Cup to South Africa - Jun 10, 2010
- Clint Eastwood likens Nelson Mandela to Christ - Dec 06, 2009
- Matt Damon not afraid of ageing - Jan 16, 2011
- Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela in 'Invictus' - Dec 13, 2009
- Matt Damon to star in Human Factor - Jun 04, 2008
- Freeman, Theron among celebs to attend World Cup final - Jul 10, 2010
- Jennifer Hudson to play Winnie Mandela in dramatic biopic - Nov 19, 2009
- Morgan Freeman says award nominations have done nothing for his career - Jan 27, 2010
- Not aiming at acting return: Clint Eastwood - Oct 14, 2010
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January 2nd, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Imagine……
A shirtless Matt-Adore
poolside by moonlight
twirling a red silk shirt around
his motorcycle helmet-for-bull
doing a mock ballet
to Liberace playing Malaguena!!!