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This is what I love about Clint Eastwood's films.In my opinion they're not made to be action blockbusters, they're not made to break records in gross revenue; they're made to inspire and educate. "Invictus" tells the story of Nelson Mandela trying to unite an oppressed and divided nation through the South African rugby team. I have to say that the football is not the most engaging piece of work in the film (this is coming from a rugby player and avid rugby fan), but it's the themes derived from this film that make it worth watching. Forget everyone that criticizes Morgan Freeman, he was exceptionally brilliant, one of his best performances to date. The film's title is derived from an old English poem, and it's connection to the film's story only strengthens the true message of one's strength, and him/her fighting for it, to help not only him/herself, but others in the process also.

Words can hardly describe how powerful this documentary is, and the lengths to which human cruelty can extend to. Louie Psihoyos and his team infiltrate a secret cove near Taiji, Japan and expose a brutal instance of animal cruelty. This film opens your eyes to the truly devastating fates of thousands of dolphins, who are slaughtered without remorse.Being an animal lover, and my dream to become a zoologist, this film has really inspired me to be active and do whatever necessary to protect the beauty of our planet. Alongside Ric O Barry, Psihoyos is able to clearly point out the error of these marvelous creatures in captivity, and how they deserve to be free, just like any other creature.

If you are one of those people that see my ways, then you'll be affected deeply too to take action. Forget the damn critics, this isn't a Hollywood blockbuster, this is a way of life for us and what we've become...what we've turned into.

Support the cause to stop this.

To be honest, I first had very low expectations of this film. The first trailers I saw of it didn't interest me very much. However as I found out more about the film, my interest rose. The hype for the film also rose. I waited each day for the rating to show on IMDb, and finally it came. Top 250 in it's first few days. I had to watch it. And I was blown away. On a budget of $30 million, the effects and direction were brilliant. Better than the garbage camera work of transformers 2. Shot with subtlety and a believable plot, it will rise in the ranks for top sci-fi films. I was nervous about Neil Blomkamp, haven't seen really any of his works, but now I believe he will rise as a director. I praise him and Peter Jackson for this movie. Well done.