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Endgame (2009)

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Reviews Counted:6

Fresh:5

Rotten:1

Average Rating:6.9/10

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for violence/disturbing images and some strong language.

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Nov 6, 2009 Limited

Synopsis: It is 1985, and apartheid has begun its descent. But while South Africa is in turmoil, men--including future president Thabo Mbeki--secretly meet a continent away in England to discuss the future... It is 1985, and apartheid has begun its descent. But while South Africa is in turmoil, men--including future president Thabo Mbeki--secretly meet a continent away in England to discuss the future of the country. Though they are thousands of miles from the trouble in South Africa, their lives are in danger since they are labeled as terrorists. Pete Travis (VANTAGE POINT) directs this film starring William Hurt, Chjwetel Ejiofor, and Jonny Lee Miller. [More]

Starring: William Hurt, Chjwetel Ejiofor, Jonny Lee Miller, Mark Strong

Starring: William Hurt, Chjwetel Ejiofor, Jonny Lee Miller, Mark Strong, Derek Jacobi, Clark Peters, John Kani

Director: Pete Travis

Director: Pete Travis
Screenwriter: Paula Milne
Producer: Hal Vogel, David Aukin
Composer: Martin Phipps, Ruth Barrett
Studio: Monterey Media

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Feb 9, 2010

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...crafts a crackling thriller out of the tangle of crafty maneuvering that ended apartheid.

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11/08/09
Chris Barsanti
Chris Barsanti
PopMatters

William Hurt and Chiwetel Ejiofor, impressive at opposite ends of the table as a government mouthpiece and a philosophy professor, provide all the fireworks the story needs.

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11/04/09
Kevin Lee
Kevin Lee
Time Out New York

An inspirational tale chronicling the contributions of a few unseen players in the South African struggle for independence.

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11/03/09
Kam Williams
Kam Williams
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The principals, especially Ejiofor, rise above the starchiness that often hampers portrayals of recent, monumental history.

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11/03/09
Melissa Anderson
Melissa Anderson
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There is just too much information to absorb in one sitting.

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10/22/09
Whitney Borup
Whitney Borup
Film Threat

There's nothing in Endgame that's less than proficient.

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02/04/09
Ray Greene
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