12 years A Slave is enthralling and spellbinding. Highly recommended

Rating: 9/10 (31 January 2014)

Imagine yourself being falsely abducted and sold off as a slave to multiple owners taking away your freedom for ever. 12 Years A Slave gives you account of life of Solomon Northup who suffered merciless years of slavery.
A freeman black man is kidnapped and turned into a slave to different owners who treat him willingly as their property.
Directed by Steve McQueen, 12 Years A Slave is one of the best drama to come out in 2013. The movie starts on present-switched-back-to-past scenes referring to the scenarios of how Solomon lost his freedom. Every frame of the film is classic with outstanding screenplay that will hold your attention. Direction is simply brilliant as you will be pretty curious to know if Solomon gains his freedom. The climax scene where he is rescued by the local sheriff could have been more impacting. Cinematography is catchy along with detailed art direction. Dialogues are strong. Background score by Hans Zimmer(reminds you of Inception) is soulful. Chiwetel Ejiofor is simply superb as Solomon Northup. He surely deserves accolades for his stupendous act. Michael Fassebender is enjoyable as cunning slave master.
12 years A Slave is enthralling and spellbinding. Highly recommended. Excellent 4.5/5