Review of Short Term 12 (2013) by Canhenha — 29 Sep 2013
"Short Term 12" is a film that could have fallen easily into the "movie of the week" context, with the dramas of child abuse, however director Destin Cretton, wisely chooses to follow Grace, a young woman who has survived difficult ordeals, and who wants to provide help and guidance for the children.
The film allows for these characters to fully live and have dimension, and much of it's core and heart, comes from the interaction of the actors. The director is also very successful in capturing the frailty of children's lives and expectations, as is in the way it captures the hardship of a young relationship and the steps to becoming a responsible adult.
The threads that the film successfully builds are as delicate as they are strong in it's emotional impact. Brie Larson has a fantastic performance as the experienced, yet frail Grace, as does Kaitlyn Dever as the young Jayden.
The film also benefits from the beautiful cinematography from Brett Pawlak. A great film not to be missed.
This review of Short Term 12 (2013) was written by Canhenha on 29 Sep 2013.
Short Term 12 has generally received very positive reviews.
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