This Oscar contender (and it shows) is by far one of the best experiences I've had watching a movie even though the experience might of been shocking to say the least it was extremely realistic and thought provoking making you think every step of the way ''what would I have done?'' and it feels as if you were actually in his place seeing all of the things he has seen and you feel this way because of the masterful direction of Steve McQueen but not all the credit can be given to him when surprising appearances by Brad Pitt, Paul Giamatti and Benedict Cumberbatch and the also masterful performances by Michael Fassbender and Chiwetel Ejiofor who should most likely win it at the Oscars for best Supporting Actor and Best Actor.