Mandela: Long Road to Freedom (2013)

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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)

Date seen: 29 December 2013

Rated PG-13, 139 mins

IMDB User Rating: 6.8

Metascore: 60/100 (User Score: 5.4)

Tomatometer: 55% Rotten (Audience: 72)

Movie Notebook Score: 7.80/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

Grade: ST - Watch if you can't Sleep

Notes:

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) simply showcases the noteworthy performance of Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela. Likewise, Naomie Harris shines in her role as Winnie Madikizela--Mandela's wife. If not for Elba's and Harris' performances, this film might be off the Oscars race. Based on Mandela's autobiography, the screenplay apparently lifted more fillers than significant points. You keep waiting for something that is big, only to realize that the film has just ended. The best consolation for the viewer is the sound track by U2.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela
• Acting: Naomie Harris as Winnie Madikizela
• Original Sound Track
• Costume Design
• Original Score

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Jobs (2013)

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Jobs (2013)

Date seen: 24 December 2013

Rated PG-13, 128 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 5.8

Metascore: 44/100 (User Score: 4.9)

Tomatometer: 26% Rotten (Audience: 42%)

Movie Notebook Score: 6.45/10

Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended

Grade: ST - Watch if you can't Sleep

Notes:

Disappointing for this flick was among the most anticipated movies of 2013 and was expected to take a fight for the Oscars. The screenplay was primarily bland as if a lukewarm coffee paired with a hard old bread. The only consolation you'd get is Josh Gad's performance as Steve Wozniak. Ashton Kutcher's portrayal of the title role was neither excellent nor poor.

For your consideration: 

• Acting: Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak

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