Disappointing

Rating: 4/10 (27 February 2010)

Going in I thought this was going to be terrific - great actors, great story, great director - what's not to like? As it turns out, plenty. Aside from a fine performance by Morgan Freeman, this movie is a stinker. Simplistic script, no real story, and of course we know in advance how it all turns out. Acting is very flat (except Freeman) and the rugby match scenes go on forever. I love rugby and played in college, but this stuff was awful. The on-pitch rugby action doesn't begin to capture what world cup rugby looks like or even a college game for that matter. I'm doubly disappointed because I love Clint Eastwood's direction generally. I still can't believe he made this film. Seemed very amateurish to me. If you must see this movie because you like Morgan Freeman, get it on DVD when it comes out.