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Monday, June 9, 2014

12 Years a Slave (2013): Classic, Poignant



One of the best movies that I’ve seen is non-other than the 12 Years of Slave. The movie really deserves to won the best picture in Oscar 2014. That is the same reason why I decided to watch it. I was intrigue about how it was able to achieve such great award in the film industry.



I guess I’m not paying that much attention at my history class when I was in high school. Believe it or not, I got shock about how such things happen… the slavery of black people. That concept alone shatters my heart into pieces. They are living a normal life and they will be deceived and enslaved in just a snap.



The movie is real cruel. I guess it is even more painful to watch for our black brothers and I wonder how the white people feel about watching it. For me, as an Asian, my sympathy goes to those who are being slaved and degraded. And this film show me that others life were worse than mine.



This is an exceptional film that will lure you and capture your emotion throughout the film. My emotion as I watch it was mixed. It is like a roller coaster, I was happy at time, but there are more moments when I feel sad.



The actors are great, the story is great (especially because it is based on a true story), and the whole presentation is great as well. This is a movie that is nice to share with your loved ones, family and friends.

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