Check out the official movie trailer of The Mauritanian, the upcoming thriller movie directd by Kevin Macdonald based on a script by Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani, and M.B. Traven and starring Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi, and Saamer Usmani:

THE MAURITANIANPlot synopsis:
“Captured by the U.S. Government, Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim) languishes in prison for years without charge or trial. Losing all hope, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley). Together they face countless obstacles in a desperate pursuit for justice. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), eventually reveals a shocking and far-reaching conspiracy. Based on the New York Times best-selling memoir, this is the explosive true story of a fight for survival against all odds.”

Great cast, but can’t say am excited about this film. Are you? Why?

Anyway, there’s also a film poster, take a look below: Continue reading »