Twelve

recommended
I saw this film when it first appeared in the theaters and thought it quite good. The running narrative by Keifer Sutherland keeps it searingly realistic. The pyshcology of the movie is what kept me riveted. Gave me alot to think. about. I've since bought a personal copy.

Not a great film but some good performances
There are too many sub-plots and characters introduced in this story so it lacked depth and good character development. However, Emma Roberts and Chace Crawford gave very solid performances. I've never followed either actor much and I admit that I expected Chace Crawford to be just another pretty face - but in this movie he proves there is more to him than just good looks. He is actually a very decent actor.

where's the plot?
Twelve is a major disappointment on many levels. It's about a teenage boy who has to quit school and deal drugs so his classmates feel content having their fix. The problem? That's pretty much all that happens, other than several parties and a few sex scenes. Only one particular shooting scene caught my attention for the shock value. It's so much a teen flick that an adult wouldn't be able to sit through this plotless nonsense. In addition to these problems, Kiefer Sutherland does the narration and it's a VERY rare day when I'm disappointed in a movie starring Kiefer Sutherland. He made a mistake signing up for this pitiful role. Avoid.

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