12 years a slave
In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Uncompromising and unflinchingly brutal. Steve McQueen's bold, brilliant epic 12 Years a Slave is an instant classic. Shame was a masterful film that nobody saw. Now McQueen is finally getting the recognition he deserves as one of the most exciting directors working, with this year's Oscar front runner for Best Picture. Based on the extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup, a free man drugged, kidnapped and sold into slavery for 12 years. This is the most horrifying portrayal of slavery times ever produced on film. Chiwetel Ejiofor's phenomenal performance as Solomon Northup will blow your mind. Michael Fassbender knocks it out of the park as psychotic plantation owner Edwin Epps. Leonardo DiCaprio's Calvin Candie in Django Unchained was despicable, yet charismatic and entertaining to watch. Michael Fassbender's Edwin Epps on the other hand, is pure evil. There's nothing redeeming about him. Benedict Cumberbatch is fantastic as Ford, Solomon's first mentor before being handed over to Edwin. Everything about this cinematic landmark is flawless. 12 Years a Slave is an absolute masterpiece and the first five star movie of the year.
Uncompromising and unflinchingly brutal. Steve McQueen's bold, brilliant epic 12 Years a Slave is an instant classic. Shame was a masterful film that nobody saw. Now McQueen is finally getting the recognition he deserves as one of the most exciting directors working, with this year's Oscar front runner for Best Picture. Based on the extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup, a free man drugged, kidnapped and sold into slavery for 12 years. This is the most horrifying portrayal of slavery times ever produced on film. Chiwetel Ejiofor's phenomenal performance as Solomon Northup will blow your mind. Michael Fassbender knocks it out of the park as psychotic plantation owner Edwin Epps. Leonardo DiCaprio's Calvin Candie in Django Unchained was despicable, yet charismatic and entertaining to watch. Michael Fassbender's Edwin Epps on the other hand, is pure evil. There's nothing redeeming about him. Benedict Cumberbatch is fantastic as Ford, Solomon's first mentor before being handed over to Edwin. Everything about this cinematic landmark is flawless. 12 Years a Slave is an absolute masterpiece and the first five star movie of the year.