12 Years A Slave

[Beezerk]

I know it's January but if you watch only one movie this year, make it this one.
Astonishing.
The lead fella deserves an Oscar 12 times over.

 

[williamalex1]

I know it's January but if you watch only one movie this year, make it this one.
Astonishing.
The lead fella deserves an Oscar 12 times over.

So do I , I was first married in 1966 and I'm still not free.

 

[sawtooth]

I spent some time watching trailers on Apple TV tonight and came across this. Looks pretty good and 96% on rotten tomatoes, you just know its a good film:thup:

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Going to see it next week.

Saw Mandela a couple of days ago.
Pretty good, also superb acting by the two main actors.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I know it's January but if you watch only one movie this year, make it this one.
Astonishing.
The lead fella deserves an Oscar 12 times over.

:thup:

Chiwetel Ejiofor - wonderful actor

 

[Beezerk]

:thup:

Chiwetel Ejiofor - wonderful actor

He certainly is, the film is still buzzing around in my head this morning it's that powerful.

 

[Blue in Munich]

On the list along with Mandela and The Railway Man. Could be a busy weekend, thanks for the recommendation.

 

[anthony]

Really want to watch this film but I get upset so its not good for my emotions so I will just have to stick to the trailer.

Sad I know

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Watched The Railwayman today, very powerful film, not for the fainthearted.
Two or three old folk walked out halfway through.
Keep some tissues handy for the end.

I knew two people who were POW's in Burmah. They both absolutely hated the Japanese.


Being in Scotland we do not get 12 Years a Slave for another fortnight so looking forward to that.
Three trips to the flicks in a fortnight.......that's a first.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Just back from a double header. Long Walk to Freedom was first, we thought that was a very good film. Then we watched The Railway Man and were absolutely blown away.

Watched The Railwayman today, very powerful film, not for the fainthearted.
Two or three old folk walked out halfway through.
Keep some tissues handy for the end.

Perfect summary Doon, even had the walkouts as well. If 12 Years a Slave betters that then I can't wait to see it.

 

[Fader]

Saw the full trailer for this film as a result of reading this thread, looks superb and can't wait to see it. Going to have to arrange a baby sitter and go this week

 

[Blue in Munich]

Well, having now seen 12 Years a Slave I have to say that as good a lead performance as it was & as good a film as it was, The Railway Man was far more powerful for me. Maybe not knowing the story of The Railway Man but having some knowledge of the slavery and the Underground Railroad lessened its impact on me. I wouldn't put anyone off seeing 12 Years a Slave, but if it is only 1 film this year, as per the OP, then at the moment it's The Railway Man for me.

Saw a trailer for Dallas Buyers Club, that looks very interesting, another based on a true story.