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The Mauritanian (2021)

The Mauritanian (2021)

7.5

A straightforward legal drama depicting the eye-opening, brutal memoir

Movie

United Kingdom, United States of America
Arabic, English, French
Drama, Thriller
2021
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What it's about

The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.

The take

Given the political nature of the story, it’s not surprising that The Mauritanian takes a somewhat safe and simple approach in depicting the real life Guantanamo Bay prisoner who was unjustly detained for more than a decade. Nevertheless, sticking to familiar procedural beats is effective, because of the powerful story itself, and the outstanding performances of Jodie Foster and Hollywood newcomer Tahar Rahim, who won and was nominated for a Golden Globe respectively. The formulaic approach helps the film carry the complexities of the case in a more concise manner, and sticking close to the story without much flair helps keep the focus on the real injustice. The Mauritanian thankfully works because of its talent.

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