The Mauritanian is an emotionally engaging watch, pulling you into the harrowing tale of its real-life protagonist, a man who was forced to spent years in Guantanamo for a crime he didn't commit.
Director Kevin MacDonald peels away layer after layer of the conspiracy hatched to entrap him and one can't help but shiver from the weight of the series of systemic wrongs brought down on one man.
As the main defence lawyer, Jodie Foster delivers a performance well worth her Golden Globe win for Best Supporting Actress while Shailene Woodley is underutilized.
Cumberbatch shines in a limited role, playing the emotional struggle of a righteous man pressured to prosecute an innocent victim with gusto.
It is, however, the titular character played by Tahir Rahim that truly elevates the film to greatness, brilliantly portraying the trials and tribulations of a man held behind bars for 14 years, without a single crime charged to his name!
Appalled that this didn't get a nod for a Best Picture nomination at this years Oscars.
Highly recommended.
Director Kevin MacDonald peels away layer after layer of the conspiracy hatched to entrap him and one can't help but shiver from the weight of the series of systemic wrongs brought down on one man.
As the main defence lawyer, Jodie Foster delivers a performance well worth her Golden Globe win for Best Supporting Actress while Shailene Woodley is underutilized.
Cumberbatch shines in a limited role, playing the emotional struggle of a righteous man pressured to prosecute an innocent victim with gusto.
It is, however, the titular character played by Tahir Rahim that truly elevates the film to greatness, brilliantly portraying the trials and tribulations of a man held behind bars for 14 years, without a single crime charged to his name!
Appalled that this didn't get a nod for a Best Picture nomination at this years Oscars.
Highly recommended.