The Mauritanian Twitter review: Fans call Benedict Cumberbatch, Jodie Foster's film a powerful eye opener

Ever since the trailer of The Mauritanian was released, the film had garnered a lot of attention. With a stellar cast consisting of Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Shailene Woodley, and Tahar Rahim, the film promised some powerful performances. The legal drama revolving around Mohamedou Ould Salahi's (Tahar Rahim) time at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp has been receiving positive reviews online as netizens in the US and UK have begun streaming the film on Amazon Prime. 

The film is being considered an awards favourite and has received major nods at the BAFTA awards 2021. The Mauritanian has bagged a nomination in the categories of Best British Film, Best Actor for Tahar Rahim, Best cinematography, Best film, and also the Best adapted screenplay. As per the reactions on Twitter, the film packs some powerful performances from Jodie Foster and Shailene Woodley who essay the roles of defence attorney for Salahi's case in the film. 
 
Many have called the film an 'eye-opener' to the horrors of Guantanamo Bay as it captures the torture, abuse of the former prisoner. The Mauritanian's overall reviews on social media seem extremely positive with several fans coming in support of the film to bag awards at BAFTAs 2021.  

As for Benedict Cumberbatch, not only does the actor star in the film in the role of Lt Colonel Stuart Couch but he's also one of the producers of the film. The Mauritanian has been directed by Kevin Macdonald and is adapted from Guantanamo Diary, a 2015 memoir written by Mohamedou Ould Slahi. 

Here's a look at how netizens are reacting to the film:

An eye opener and a must watch. #TheMauritanian

The film is releasing in India on April 9. How excited are you to catch this film after reading these amazing reactions?

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