12 Years a Slave
2013, drama, history
134 minutes
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the...
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10
Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?
2013-11-09
Unflinching, heartbreaking, and incredibly moving.
9.5
2015-07-16
Steve McQueen, Sean Bobbitt, and John Ridley have crafted one of the most brutal looks at the age of slavery; a near-masterpiece. Read more
9.0
2014-01-03
Ejiofor gives one of the best performances of recent years and it's a rare example of an invisible performance, one that allows the character to act as a cypher... Read more
8.0
2013-11-07
I would also say that, above its importance as a story, I also appreciate the craft, skill and care to which such a powder-keg... Read more
6.0
2013-11-01
Voids feeling like cheap exploitation, but Ridley’s script reduces the evils of slavery to a concept that isn’t challenging... Read more
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10
2014-02-10
Een quasi perfecte film van een zeer getalenteerd regisseur met fantastische acteurs. Read more
10
2014-01-03
Een meesterwerk: fysiek, hard en intens. De film is ook een lijdensweg. Aan de pijn en vernedering komt geen einde. Read more
9.0
2014-02-10
Het sterke acteerwerk van Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o en Michael Fassbender is indrukwekkend. Read more
8.0
7.0
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