(**** out of 5)
Short Term 12 is an independent film and remake. While most people have never heard of it, this film received critical acclaim by Rotten Tomatoes. It is one of the highest scores this famous film review website has ever given. One of my film friends down in Austin, Texas, advised me that I should watch this on Netflix.
While reading the review, I read a synopsis of the plot. For the first time in forever, the synopsis did not reveal much about the film. I wish this happened more often.
Short Term 12 is centered around Grace (Brie Larson), who works at a home for disturbed children. There is never an actual summary of the place itself, but Grace walks newcomer Nate (Rami Malek) through the facility and its functions. The film follows Grace through her daily life as an employee and as a person, and how such a small person can carry some of the hardest burdens.
Grace truly cares for the kids, but she must also explorer the life she has away from them. She faces individual choices, and is not the most accepting of help from her co-worker/boyfriend, Mason (John Gallagher Jr.). It's an extremely touching film. I was highly impressed.
In my opinion, Brie Larson is underrated. She has incredible talent. Don't believe me? Watch The United States of Tara. She also made an appearance in the Spectacular Now. I wish the film had been nominated for Academy Awards, because it definitely deserved a few. If you have Netflix, you can stream it online.
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