12 Years A Slave

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:
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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