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Mandela: Long Way To Freedom or The Butler?

posted 8 years ago by mattiasflgrtll6
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If you think about it, both movies have a very similar message and even a similiar kind of structure.

I think I prefer Mandela by a smidge thanks to Idris' fantastic performance, but The Butler is pretty underrated. I like that movie too.

[–] fanaticita 8 years ago

I saw both recently and liked them. Idris was truly fantastic, and so was Whitaker. They both showed the characters aging very well. Great acting by all. I can't say I liked one better than the other. They both were excellent.

[–] slimone (7996) 5 years ago

I agree with you! They both were great.