12 Years a Slave (2013)

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Directed by

Steve McQueen

Starring (View all)

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup

Dwight Henry
Uncle Abram

Dickie Gravois
Overseer

Bryan Batt
Judge Turner

Ashley Dyke
Anna

Kelsey Scott
Anne Northup

Quvenzhané Wallis
Margaret Northup

Cameron Zeigler
Alonzo Northup

Written by

John Ridley
(screenplay by)

Solomon Northup

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A very good movie

10 years, 6 months ago at Mar 9 22:46

johanlefourbe

7 votes

Even though I heard it would be a tough watch, it still ended up being a massively depressing movie to watch. Of course, the horror displayed was tremendous but, above all, I thought this movie had a terrible mirror effect. Indeed, even though I’m somewhat optimistic and believe that men are usually good, this movie reminds you that men can be evil, especially to one another. Furthermore, I’m ... read more

Essential, though not 2013's best

10 years, 5 months ago at Mar 17 14:31

PvtCaboose91

3 votes

"I don't want to survive. I want to live." 12 Years a Slave carries the Oscar-friendly "based on a true story" label, as it tells the devastating real tale of Solomon Northup, a free African American who was kidnapped and sold into slavery during the 19th Century. Later penning a memoir following the tragedy, Northup's dreadful ordeal has only been previously dramatised in a forgotten 1980s telem... read more

Emotional, Uncomfortable but essential viewing.

10 years, 9 months ago at Nov 24 17:11

kgbelliveau

1 vote

When tasked with re-creating a real life story, directors must keep the foundation of the story while adding just the right touch of film magic in order to create something special. When taking in 2013's 12 Years a Slave everything about this film seems generally authentic and emotional, the only thing used to enhance the experience is a beautiful cinematography that accentuates the feel of the ha... read more

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In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.

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“With many fine actors, a remarkable subject matter and the number of accolades it received, '12 Years a Slave' was watched by me with high expectations.

For me, '12 Years a Slave' is not quite as good as the hype and isn't one of my favourite Best Picture winners. It could have been truly extraordinary, but it wasn't quite despite having individual elements that were that adjective. Can see though why it has been so well received, while also seeing where those who didn't like it are coming from in their reservations (though not sharing the vitriolic way they've been expressed by some). It may not be perfect, but from personal opinion, and quite a big number of others, it was tremendously powerful and very brave,

'12 Years A Slave' may have some one-sided and convenientl” read more