Film No.13 (2014) Feb 23rd. 12.45PM PARADISO Northbridge.
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom
How does one make a film capturing the key moments in the life of Nelson Mandela in 141 minutes. Justin Chadwick has done a great job although his film will not not sit alongside Gandhi on the shelves of greatness.
Ildris Elba looks nothing like the great man but he has charisma and if you close your eyes you'd swear Nelson was uttering the words. Naomie Harris as Winnie performs with heart but I'd have liked a "meatier" understanding of the real emotion behind their separation.
The clean images of South Africa in the 60's adds authenticity to the film; the frantic nature of Soweto, the vehicles, the buildings, the costumes and tattles. Every detail works perfectly as the key moments in history unfold.
The film gives a neat "Readers Digest" summary; and stay for the credits. The photo gallery of Nelson himself to the sounds of U2 is uplifting and proves the meticulous nature in which Chadwick went about setting particular scenes, the authenticity is outstanding. 7GUMS
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