The Mauritanian

The story is powerful and would have deserved a more skillful director. Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch are acting their a$$ off. Shailene Woodley is holding her own. All in all this is a good movie with a shocking story. But the structure is a mess. Jumping back and forth is an attempt to add intrigue by telling the story as a puzzle which slowly comes together one piece at a time. It also adds confusion and prevents any kind of proper pacing. Nevertheless this movie will stay with you for a long time due to its stunning source material. I have Rahim pegged for an Academy Award nomination at the very least.

Jodie Foster enthralling throughout, in fact all the acting performances were top notch.

Really enjoyed. Powerful and satisfying movie. I didn't think I would like all the guantanamo bay stuff because it's not the sort of thing I was really in the mood for when I started watching it. But I stand corrected. Family members had told me they had enjoyed this so I gave it a whirl. Definitely worth checking out. If you find yourself hooked on this then I promise you the end is worth the wait. So many movies fall flat or are just mediocre... I don't class this as one of them. Well above average.

This is a difficult movie to watch or write a review on. At the core is outrage. Those who don’t want to believe that such outrageous things could be done by their beloved country and those entrusted with its values and justice will deny its assertions to protect the vision they hold as sacred. Others will raise their fist and proclaim they fight for the right of those abused and violated. Both sides will claim they know the truth. I am not surprised by man’s inhumanity. Indeed, my faith calls it original sin. The difference being I believe we are all capable of it. By my faith also believes in deliverance and hope, responsibility and the power of redemption. This film does a remarkable job of representing this man’s story. The performances are flawless. The storytelling is compelling. The warning is important. For those reasons I give this film an 8 (well told) out of 10. [Drama] Because this film is garnering awards it will be readily available. I watched it on a Home Premiere through the Cineplex Store.

Just another movie of how psychopaths people from the USA are. But well made. Nothing new and definitely nothing we did not know.

A good but not great film. It's well made and the acting is good but it is a little sloppy in places. Still, the subject matter gives it power, as once again we are reminded of the terrible injustices that happen at Guantanamo Bay. The injustices of American politics are also brought to light, although America isn't the only country guilty of scapegoating innocents, of course. Thank goodness then for those that fight on the side of all that is right, honourable and just.

I went into the movie with low expectations, but was pleasantly surprised. The movie was good and definitely worth watching. The storyline was well put together and the cast did an excellent job portraying their characters.

While I can't vouch for the historical accuracy of the events depicted in the movie, I can say that the characters were well-developed and believable. As is often the case with movies based on real-life events, the writers have likely taken some liberties with the story and characters to create a more engaging narrative.

That being said, the short interview with the real-life person at the end of the movie revealed him to be a charismatic and kind-hearted individual. Overall, I enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to others.

Like good gum, _The Mauritanian_ is tasty and gives you something to chew on, though it loses some of its flavor the longer you spend with it.

I loved the legal drama aspect of this film which is ratcheted up by the extreme facts that surround it.

While some of the dialog veers into melodrama, the cast is strong (Jodie Foster is a God, Benedict Cumberbatch is credible as an American, and Tahar Rahim carries the film in the titular role), the story is provocative and the emotional pay off is worth the investment, though maybe a little delayed. I think they could've cut this closer to an even 2 hours without losing any of the gravitas...