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    12 Years a Slave

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    Well done. It doesn't sin by excess of sentimentalism or moralistic dogma which is often the case in movies that deal with slavery. It's a simple story with little complexity or unexpected turnarounds and in this regard I found some scenes unnecessary lengthy in their detailed cruelty (Solomon's attempted hanging for example) Some scenes such as that one and a few others are very violent so be warned. Those who expect a feel good movie where all bad people get to be punished and good people live happily ever after would be better to look elsewhere. Chiwetel Ejiofor (Solomon) deserves an Oscar nomination and nothing less. It's a difficult role to portray and he does it with a lot of conviction. Michael Fassbender is excellent as well. He plays a very convincing bad guy with psychological issues that go beyond the ownership of slaves.

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    mike@  26.11.2013 age: 36-49 88 reviews

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