...the critics have been raving about this film, its realistic portrayal of slavery and Chiwetel Ejiofor's performance.It is very well done, the actors are spectacular - Ejiofor should win an Oscar - and it's very believable (except for producer Brad Pitt's small part).
But...as depressing, brutal and relentless as the film is, it didn't really move me. It was as though I were watching a documentary from a distance.
I thought Gravity was a better film and more involving.
Edits: 11/03/13
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Topic - 12 Years a Slave... - mkuller 11:21:45 11/03/13 (4)
- RE: 12 Years a Slave... - Daryl Zero 18:22:32 11/12/13 (0)
- I also have to admit... - mkuller 12:41:01 11/04/13 (0)
- I've got to give 12 Years props over Gravity. Strangely enuf if didn't engage - Road Warrior 12:19:17 11/03/13 (1)
- Agree on Fassbinder...(nt) - mkuller 15:01:55 11/03/13 (0)