Endgame

Behinds the scenes of the end of Apartheid and the release of Nelson Mandela. That's what this movie is about. Much of what went on has been a closely kept secret, including the names of the key players and who brought them together. Now we can all know.

If you are familiar with South African history, you will probably enjoy this movie. The performances are very powerful. If you are a fan of political dramas with lots of dialogue, this movie is for you. On the other hand, others may not truly appreciate this one.

William Hurt and Chiwetel Ejiofor play key negotiators picked by opposite sides in the years leading up to the 1990 freedom of Nelson Mandela. Jonny Lee Miller and Mark Strong play key players in the project from surprising places.

The only thing that bothered me about this very well-told story is that they used American and British actors to play South Africans. Why not use local talent? I know it's there. It's not as if this movie would have been less of a box office smash with lesser known actors.

Watch this movie with someone who negotiates on a regular basis.