I have never read the book of the same name, written by Bryce Courtenay, on which this film is based so I obviously cannot comment on its effectiveness as an adaptation. However, as a film standing alone, I found myself very moved by this story of struggle set in South Africa. I had also recently seen Breaker Morant also set in South Africa during the same period. I thought the performances were very good. Morgan Freeman brings the same dignity and pride to his character as he brought to the chauffeur in Driving Miss Daisy. Though, here of course there is less humor. Dorff, Mueller-Stahl and the rest acquit themselves well also. All in all, a moving film.
Review of The Power of One
