Invictus

[Tailback U]

I'm sure most of you have seen the trailer for Invictus by now.

If not, it's directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman. Freeman plays the role of Nelson Mandela, the plot tells the story of how Mendela brought the 1995 Rugby World Cup to South Africa in an effort to unite his countrymen.

I have been really looking forward to this movie since Nelson Mandela was awarded the Arthur Ashe award at the ESPY's this October. If you didn't get a chance to see the short documentary, here it is:

WARNING: ESPY documentary contains rugby spoilers

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4vlFQA-t9w"]YouTube- ESPY Awards - Nelson Mandela[/ame]

The title of the film, Invictus (latin for "unconquered"), is derived from the poem written in 1875 by the British Poet William Ernest Henley. Some of the lines should sound familiar.

At the age of 12, Henley became a victim of tuberculosis of the bone. In spite of this, in 1867 he successfully passed the Oxford local examination as a senior student. His diseased foot had to be amputated directly below the knee; physicians had announced that the only way to save his life was to amputate. Henley persevered and survived with one foot intact. He was discharged in 1875, and was able to lead an active life for nearly 30 years despite his disability. With an artificial foot, he lived until the age of 53. "Invictus" was written from a hospital bed despite Henley's condition.

OUT of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

Comes out December 11.

[nflman2033]

i mean seriously was there any doubt Morgan Freeman would play Nelson Mendela in a movie.. lol

anyway, its an Eastwood film so you know I will watch it, he only has only directed a couple bad movies and they are never the ones he isn't in

[Palooza]

This movie looks fucking great. I will be seeing this when it comes out. Eastwood, Damon, Freeman, adversity and sports? I am there.

[Tailback U]

Exactly, I have high expectations for this and will be somewhat disappointed if I don't leave the theatre a little bit teary-eyed.

[Pitty]

Lmao at Freeman's accent. Do not want.

[I LastWish I]

I'll watch