Director: Steve McQueen
Writer: John Ridley
Producers: Brad Pitt, Anthony Katagas, Arnon Milchan, William Pohlad, Steve McQueen, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o
Based on the true story of Solomon Northup, 12 years a slave was a compelling, eye-opening, spectacular film showing us the appalling ways that African Americans were treated as slaves. It was true and had no limitations in showing the horrendous ways these people were tortured.
Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York, is captured and sold into slavery. The film shows the conditions in which these slaves lived and it showed the unforgivable ways in which they were treated.
I have wanted to see this movie for a while and I am so glad I finally have. The emotions portrayed in this film and the brutality of the way people have been treated was horrendous, I can not describe it. The film was done so well and did not hold back to show these conditions, making it not only extremely eye-opening but tear-jerking as well.
Chiwetel Ejiofor did an amazing job as Solomon Northup. He was amazing and portrayed this character extremely well, as all the actors in the film have done.
I just want to give a shout out to Steve McQueen, the director of this film. It was truly one, if not the, most amazing movie I have ever seen. I strongly believe that a film needs a good director to be great and this film was beyond great.
I warn you that this film is very brutal and shocking, but it is worth seeing. It will open up your eyes to how fortunate we are and it is a must see! It is violent at many parts and the horrendous treatment of these slaves may scare and disturb people, but you must see it. It was the most amazing film.
My Rating:
10/10
Click here to watch the trailer for 12 Years a Slave on YouTube.
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