12 Years a Slave

Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor,Michael Fassbender,Benedict Cumberbatch,Lupita Nyong'o(Patsey),Sarah Paulson(Mary Epps),Brad Pitt

Director: Steve McQueen  

Genre: Biography, History

 

 

Absolute just nomination to Oscar. A must watch for those who accept subjects like this

You would still question if such racist behavior is completely outdone from the minds of the people worldwide even today, for considering themselves as something belonging to a race superior over others. Shameful and food for thought as well!!

PS: Be aware, it is an adult movie

You may look forward to:

• Beginning this year, we see some really good movies coming to India. Thanks to Oscars :) After a very long time,one movie that really touches your heart.You have cumulative affect of various emotions. Aghast and shameful, filled with a load of angst. Wonder how are the Americans to date accepting this movie to be. Appreciate, to see a British film maker making it and the American audience today pushing this to be honored in film festivals. Very meticulously made. The major credits goes to the Director and the lead actor playing the role
• Chiwetel Ejiofor, did always look promising since the time we saw him in '2012'. He is a man of many detailed expressions. I dont think, just any actor could have done justice to this flick but him. Any word to describe his flawless acting will fall short. Go out to check him yourself
• Just as clearly visible, a director is so so important for a good make of a movie. A good lead alone is never enough without a direction. Steve McQueen proves you exactly that. He deserves a huge round of applause
• Michael Fassbender, as ruthless as you may expect. Again another portraiture worth remembering. You cant help but to hate him
• Benedict Cumberbatch had a short but a compassionate role
• Lupita Nyong'o, the only female who had a significant role, and that very well depicts the one life which may feel hopelessly worthless to live. Pity the real lady gone through all that
• Sarah Paulson, nothing significant to her role, but a clear facet where you see, a woman and the disrespect she needs to go through, regardless of her color. And of course what power does to human, a woman in turn disrespecting another woman
• Brad Pitt, in a rather special appearance, though an impactful one. He is a sweetheart for this role :)
• Watch the movie for the graceful and outstanding performances, presentation and the way the story is articulated and well edited to present it out of the words of a book

The dampeners you should be aware of:

I am not as good a reviewer to find faults in movies like this :)

  

My rating: 4.5/5