number one, the whole rugby story is like the 17th most interesting thing that's ever happened to nelson mandela. there are bigger and better stories within his own life to tell.

number two, the 30-minute rugby scene in act 3 brought whatever momentum the film had to a grinding halt. i mean, i love clint eastwood, but edit much?

clint eastwood, matt damon, morgan freeman, and nelson mandela are four of my favorite people in the world, but this just didn't come together. i'm glad it didn't get a nod.