Review of Short Term 12 (2013) by Sweehuang U — 01 Nov 2014

Possibly one of my favourite movie of 2013... so damn raw and gripping.

This review of Short Term 12 (2013) was written by Sweehuang U on 01 Nov 2014.

Short Term 12 has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Emily R (333) on 25 Jan 2017

Short Term 12 was a very good but emotional film. I could not get my eyes of the screen it made me cry and also made me smile…

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By Chris A (1,156) on 25 Jan 2017

Short Term 12 was a very good but emotional film. I could not get my eyes of the screen it made me cry and also made me smile…

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By Jonah J (9) on 20 Jun 2017

An amazing film. Great acting, stunning visuals, and raw emotion that sucks you in…

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By Mark Jay K (158) on 20 Sep 2018

A balanced drama between the heaviness and lighter tone showcases Brie Larson's emotional motherly strength as the film's centered heart who…

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By Warren H (47) on 06 Apr 2018

One of the best movies I've ever seen…

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By Chaviva F (1) on 23 May 2018

Do yourself a favor and watch this movie. Preferably somewhere where you can cry. Added bonus: Rami Malek…

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By Kiva Reardon (19) for Cinema Scope (405) on 01 Oct 2017

Moving into darker territory where the mumblecore milieu would never venture, Short Term 12 offers a much-needed corrective to the indie-darling…

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By Section20Mi6 (56) on 22 Feb 2018

An untouched subject that generally overlooked by mainstream filmmakers featuring social workers and troubled teenagers explore personal losses…

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By Jack T (264) on 01 Jan 2017

Oh my goooooooosh. Tons of feels. Inspirational people. Inspirational romance. Inspirational social work. Soooooooooooo good…

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