Review of Short Term 12 (2013) by Zack F — 14 Feb 2014
Given the subject matter of this film, it would have been so easy for it to devolve into a collection of cliches. Instead, the whole thing feels constantly fresh and off-the-cuff, giving it much more of a documentary feel than that of a scripted movie.
Brie Larson is phenomenal as Grace, the lead caretaker at a home for children of the court, and the same goes for every other person here, from the most frequently seen costar-cum-love interest (John Gallagher Jr.
) to any single-scene Sid-and-Nancys. The whole thing is marvelously put-together, and quite frankly is one of the best films of 2013. Honestly, the only thing I can find wrong regarding it is the fact that it didn't recieve a single Oscar nomination, which in my humble opinion may be one of the biggest crimes against cinema ever.
This review of Short Term 12 (2013) was written by Zack F on 14 Feb 2014.
Short Term 12 has generally received very positive reviews.
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