Morgan Freeman seems to inhabit Mandela's soul and Matt Damon is a highly believable South African jock. Many seem to think the movie is about a sports triumph, but it's really about the political triumph of Mandela. I could have done without some of the cliches in the climactic rugby match -- slow motion, inspirational speech in the huddle -- especially since we all know how it's going to end. But overall, an acting tour de force.