Good but not great

Rating: 7/10 (12 December 2009)

I left the theater mildly entertained. Glad I saw the movie and thought Freeman and Damon did a good job, but I was really disappointed in all the side shots or stories that never pan out. Constantly trying to throw in some type of adrenaline type shot that completely fizzles. Motorcade being slowed down by celebrations, the shot to the top of the rooftops, security celebrating and not paying attention, and then we go to the next scene. It seemed like the writers were trying to add in historical perspectives but would only allow the barest of information. Mandela's family and relationship with his daughter and wife. Happens when the security details gets together for the first time. We see lots of tension and then the story just kind of goes on from there This happens often in the film and instead of adding to the main stories seems to take away and dilute the story But having said that, I did enjoy the movie and it makes me want to do a little more research to find more of the historical perspective.