The revenge thriller is such a common plot that it deserves to be raised above sub-genre and simply become a genre. Most revenge thrillers are about a seemingly weak man, rarely is it a woman, who after failing to get the right people, i.e. the cops, to stand against a menacing threat, takes the matter ...
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Matt Damon was nominated this year for an Academy Award for his role in Invictus. That's right Invictus. Probably the worst film he's ever done and before you say anything, I have seen Stuck on You. Now, I'm being a little harsh. Matt Damon isn't to blame for Invictus. I'd say Clint Eastwood is but ...
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In a rush to fit in as many Oscar nominated films as possible before Sunday's Academy Award ceremonies, I've been cramming a movie into every free moment I have. Today happened to be a free day. I had nothing going on. I mean I have a ton of things I should be doing but movies ...
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Invictus tells the story of South Africa during the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Before you read any further, be aware that there will be spoilers. The film opens with the release of Nelson Mandela, played by Morgan Freeman, from Robben Island in 1990. Then jumps to the South African election of Mandela as president in 1994. This ...
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