Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
| UPC | 013132611693 |
| Release Date | 2014-03-18 |
| Studio | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Discs | 2 |
| Length | 147 |
| Format | (unknown) |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Synopsis | Idris Elba gives a towering performance...[T]he talent of the lead actors lends it heft, particularly the commanding performance of Idris Elba as Mandela.Elba just about defines charisma in a performance that capitalizes on the actor's innate dignity and strength.[A] respectful biopic...[with] the superb performance Idris Elba in the title role.It's impossible not to be moved by the brute force of Mandela the man's tragic life.It's an astounding performance. Elba may not resemble the man he's playing, but he gets the details right, from the singsong accent and shrewd image-making to the fire for change that drives him.3 stars out of 4 -- [The film] does a worthy job of honoring both its subject and its audience....The story propels itself along while awakening in viewers some profound emotions.[Elba] turns in maybe the most complete and compelling interpretation of Mandela the man and Mandela the symbol...4 stars out of 5 -- This is a handsome and confident adaptation of the great man’s autobiography, using sharp snapshots to create an emotional through-line.Nelson Mandela's life story is told in this adaptation of the South African leader's autobiography that details his early life, education, 27-year imprisonment, and eventual presidency and rebuilding of the previously segregated country. William Nicholson provides the script, with Idris Alba and Naomie Harris heading up the cast. |
| Cast |
Justin Chadwick (Director) Nelson Mandela (Source Writer) William Nicholson (Screenwriter) Alex Heffes (Composer) Lol Crawley (Director of Photography) Jamie Bartlett (Co-Star) Idris Elba (Star) Naomie Harris (Star) Terry Pheto (Co-Star) Tony Kgoroge (Star) Lindiwe Matshikiza (Co-Star) Deon Lotz (Co-Star) Riaad Moosa (Star) Zolani Mkiva (Star) |
| Sounds/Subtitles | Blu-ray/DVD Features: Region [unknown] |
| Language | English |
| Weight | 0.20000 |
| Height | 0.35000 |
| Width | 5.30000 |
| Depth | 6.75000 |
| Format Code | Blu-ray Hi-Def DVD |
| Library Subject | Feature Film Drama |
| Attribute | DVD Included,Widescreen |
| Product Code | Movie |
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