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Old 28th January 2014, 12:46 AM
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12 years a slave.

I approached this fearing oscar bait, gave it the benefit of the doubt on the basis of SHAME which I really rated. Glad to say it's possibly one of the best films about slavery that I've seen. Certainly better than Amistad and even Herzog's Cobra verde.

Chiwetel Ejiofor is excellent as the lead who is kidnapped and taken south to be sold as a slave. The film is full of excellent supporting cast as well all giving 100% in their roles. Honorable mention especially to Steve Mcqueen regular Michael Fassbender as a psychotic and scary slave owner.

The film really does not flinch in its depictions of slavery while avoiding becoming tittilating like goodbye uncle tom. Extra kudos to Hans Zimmer for a great score.

Really hopes this gets a few oscars. (I also want Vinterbergs THE HUNT to win the foreign language oscar)
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