You know when a film puts your perception in an indeterminate state? The Mauritanian is a strong contender.

Tahar is an outstanding actor and his embodiment of Mohamedou had me worked up, so intense and realistic. Jodie? Absolutely phenomenal to say the least. I’m also aware of how passionate she is about the cause in real life too, which definitely played a role in consolidating her portrayal. 

However, The Mauritanian fails to fully capture the experience in a few areas;…