I think the point of the movie much less about the...

2010-02-05T12:22:51.259+11:00

I think the point of the movie much less about the mechanics of rugby than about the societal context, so I can see why Eastwood didn't want to put in a bunch of (potentially boring and contrived) dialogue explaining the rules of the game.

I really got into it and didn't find it dull because I think both performances were pitched perfectly, even if Freeman's accent slipped a little. It did lay things on thick at the end, but it's such a rousing story!

I think you were generous on this one. I thought i...

2010-02-01T14:20:58.394+11:00

I think you were generous on this one. I thought it was a dull piece and could be considered a failure. A waste of all the talents involved. I was surprised Eastwood didn't use that strained security team relationship to explain Rugby to those (mostly Americans) who have no idea how it works. I was really disappointed with this!

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I think the point of the movie much less about the...

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