Many will think, "How can anyone give a film with this subject only one star?". Unfortunately, that's about the reason because the film has nothing to offer but a cruel era of American history. With me came to no emotion or empathy for the entire period. It is as you look a documentary about slavery. In addition, he is still unnecessarily protracted, but of the 12 years you realize nothing. Though Tarantino's Django Unchained has other priorities, he captivates the audience more to the suffering of the protagonist and shows how to do it better. I think the Oscar for best film not justified. Here only the subject was evaluated, but not the film. Captain Phillips is also based on a true story and was able to convince than 12 years as a slave in every respect.