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LadySugar
Jan 30, 2014LadySugar rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I must say that Terrence Howard was magnificient as Mandela. I was immensely impressed with him. Hudson also was convincing as Winne (I did not know she was as good as an actor as this) Of course everyone knows how impacting the story of Mandela is and much of the focus is on him especially in the light of Winnie's sins. The real Winnie continues to be be subject to criticism till this day but her passion and positive contributions towards the cause can not and should not be ignored. The focus should be off her wrongs and instead on what she did right. Overall, I felt that the film needed more and I can see why the film is subject to crticism of being a gloss-over. However, we cannot expect films to showcase a cause that spanned decades, its really supposed to be a taste so that you can get out there and READ! I also did not like or see the purpose of profanity in this film (2 instances, where i felt was just unecessary and cliche, it was not more believable but simply trite and uncomfortable) Overall, very good and educational for black history. Oh yah, Hudson can sing (she delivered on the closing credits)