Review of 12 Years a Slave (2013) by Ramsaypalmer — 08 Nov 2013
Steve McQueen really didn't show a side to slavery that I had not seen represented before. Many of the scenes played like historical reenactments for the History Channel. Some of the performances were so terrible it was like they shot the rehearsal.
Filmically, McQueen relies on the same devices as the directors of torture porn to generate tension. If you like melodrama with a side of gristle, this is your movie. If you want something with a lot more depth and originality, look elsewhere.
This review of 12 Years a Slave (2013) was written by Ramsaypalmer on 08 Nov 2013.
12 Years a Slave has generally received very positive reviews.
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