Short Term 12

  • 2013


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Positive Reviews 32
Negative reviews 3
Average Rating 4.2/5
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4.4
She becomes a little too involved with Jaydens case, and it doesnt help that she has just found out shes pregnant. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
Short Term 12 doesnt employ bells and whistles to win you over; it doesnt need them. Decider
4.5
This isnt a relentlessly grim film: writer director Destin Daniel Cretton based on his own experience working at a group home, and theres an abundance ..
4.5
Id very much consider Short Term 12 a masterpiece, as its a gripping and often compelling character study and a wonderful human drama. Cinema Crazed
4.5
Its often heartbreaking, but ultimately the film takes us to a truthful yet positive conclusion
4.5
...the best film of 2013 so far. ... It will devastate you without warning and break your heart, all while showing you how to move on and feel hopeful .. Forbes
3.2
In a film filled with troubled kids and grown ups dealing with grim material, the outcome for many of the characters may not ring true. Consequence Of Sound
1.5
Short Term 12 hits hard at times, yet despite its potentially melodramatic subject matter, never once feels manipulative or overwrought. Film Ink
4.0
A funny, beautiful and wonderfully honest film built around an exceptional turn from Larson. Cine Vue
5.0
Much of Short Term 12s unexpectedly light tone can be attributed to Brie Larsons lead performance. Flicks
5.0
Despite their relationship, even he doesnt understand all the emotions swirling around inside of her. Film Racket
5.0
Its cinematic without belying its slice of life vibe, emotionally enveloping without being saccharine, and wonderfully acted across the board. Cinemix Tape
4.0
Impeccably performed by the whole cast, Short Term 12 is an exhausting ride through every emotion possible. One Room With A View
5.0
Short is all nuanced performances bathed in sumptuous Californian sunlight: its realism is reflected in its lo fi aesthetic and naturalistic cinematog .. The Skinny
4.8
This is the sort of modest, perfect little masterpiece that doesnt come around too often. Movie Mezzanine
5.0
Sufferers of Stendhal syndrome that singularly wonderful and hopelessly human disorder in which people confronted with particularly beautiful artworks .. Streaming Quickflix
4.4
Short Term 12 offers the most concrete proof yet that Brie Larson will be with us long term. Clclt
5.0
Her characters name isnt just a name, its a descriptor of her abilities. Cinema Sight
4.5
One of my Must See LAFF films, Short Term 12 is moving, motivational, hopeful, inspiring.
4.0
Its a rehab film that doesnt pander; there are no big scenes designed to make the groundlings stand up and cheer. Spectrum Culture
4.5
Larson deserved (but didnt receive) an Academy Award nomination and received an Independent Spirit Award nomination. Stream On Demand At Home
4.2
The film always searches for truth in its sincerest form it never drifts towards melodrama. Mac Guff
4.0
Another success for the film is that Bries personal life and love story doesnt detract from the realism and grit of the facility. Impulse Gamer
4.5
Thats a bit dramatic, isnt it quips Jayden near the end of the film, as if nodding to the films avoidance of predictable histrionics.) Cinema Scope
4.5
Its refreshing to see Larson in a role thats so imperfect, serious, and strong all at onceno manic pixie dream girls, feisty heroines, or badass tough .. Bust
5.0
Short Term 12 is the kind of cinematic rollercoaster that will make your heart swell one moment and leave you in tears the next. Its simply unmissable .. Daily Record
1.5
The camera is handheld more often than not, and while it doesnt overdo shakycam, its never very expressive. Nashville Scene
4.0
A powerful and passionate film that presents its flawed characters in an honest and heartbreaking fashion that will be hard to forget. Big Hollywood
4.5
The questions arise in an impeccable narration, with certain addictions of indie cinema, but with agility and freshness.
4.4
Thankfully, the compassionate caretakers are gifted at just that.
4.5
Im attracted to films that feel REAL, and Short Term 12 definitely definitely does. In no small part to the acting the kids in this are nothing less t ..
4.8
Cretton is able to leap tall towers of everyday humour and humanity and then suddenly drop you into a pit of total, gut wrenching sadness in a single ..
1.5
Hollywood endings cant help polluting even realistic independent films. Bitch Flicks
4.5
Has the viewer well and truly captured in its lonely, wretched basis.
4.5
However, it doesnt feel like its created in the microcosm of the movie.



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