Review of 12 and Holding (2006) by Youbraj K — 13 Mar 2007

I just love it when I come across a movie like this. Brilliantly acted by a cast of virtual unknowns and beautifully directed by Michael Cuesta, who directed 2001's L.I.E, which is also very good, this is one powerhouse of a film.

The three young stars Conor Donovan, Jesse Camacho and Zoe Weizenbaum are so good, I'm surprised none were nominated for Academy Awards for 2005. They're certainly as good or better than Abigail Breslin was in Little Miss Sunshine in 2006.

I suppose cuteness would be a factor for the Academy, and there's none of that on display here. Just rock solid performances in a movie I'm guessing very few people saw, which is a crime.