Review of 12 Years a Slave (2013) by Shari F — 29 Nov 2014
Instead of just telling the damn story they'll haul you over long, close takes and deep, deep stares. They'll make you wallow in misery and ache for the plot to go an inch further. If you're white - tough luck.
They have this one scene for you, where they even break the fourth wall to better hammer the guilt for all what's happening on screen home. Could be so much more, alas at least we have the Fassbender's performance managing to transcend somewhat the one-dimensional role he got to play.
This review of 12 Years a Slave (2013) was written by Shari F on 29 Nov 2014.
12 Years a Slave has generally received very positive reviews.
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