Absolutely flawless...........

Rating: 10/10 (5 April 2016)

This film really was the film of the year. I don't know a person who didn't like this film and, unflinching as it was when dealing with such an emotive subject as slavery in 1800's Deep South America, Steve McQueen's brilliance in composing an unforgettable piece of film making was assured. The acting was first-class, the main cast and more lesser cast actors, alike. The cinematography was beautiful, thanks to the genius of Sean Bobbit. The moss hanging from the trees and the glorious sunsets almost became a juxtaposition for the examination into one of the most disturbing periods in human history and all of the evil, cruel ownership and treatment which one privileged human being was allowed to convey towards another, just because of their race. Steve is known as an "artist-director" having spent most of his early years directing videos and it shows in the sheer quality of the way he has crafted this superb film together. I couldn't take my eyes off of the screen and, yes, shed a tear, along with Solomon Northup, at the end. Absolutely first class.