This is NOT a movie- it's just a series of torture scenes... There is no meaningful dialogue; the script is almost as bad as the disjointed ambiguous plot- there is no semblance of a story arc or even reasons for one to assume or have a belief that the main character will live . There is no want by the by the creators to tell a compelling story about Solomon Northup- which I'm sure his book is an incredible story by the irrefutable tenacity of the human spirit to survive and to endure- because one always has to have hope; even if there seems at times and in life that there is no reason; well this movie is bereft of purpose, plot, and poignancy pathetic.... I'm sure Solon Northup's tale was riveting but this movie is just revolting.