Twelve (2010)

A young drug dealer watches as his high-rolling life is dismantled in the wake of his cousin's murder, which sees his best friend arrested for the crime.

Director:

Joel Schumacher

Writers:

Jordan Melamed (screenplay), Nick McDonell (novel)

Stars:

Chace Crawford, Rory Culkin, Philip Ettinger

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chace Crawford	...	White Mike
Rory Culkin	...	Chris
Philip Ettinger	...	Hunter
Esti Ginzburg	...	Sara Ludlow
50 Cent	...	Lionel (as Curtis Jackson)
Zoë Kravitz	...	Gabby
Billy Magnussen	...	Claude
Emily Meade	...	Jessica Brayson
Emma Roberts	...	Molly
Ellen Barkin	...	Jessica's Mother
Kiefer Sutherland	...	Narrator (voice)
Ako	...	Mrs. Fong
Dionne Audain	...	Nana's Mother
Gregg Bello	...	Detective Keminski
Maxx Brawer	...	Andrew

Storyline

A young drug dealer watches as his high-rolling life is dismantled in the wake of his cousin's murder, which sees his best friend arrested for the crime.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | virgin | teddy bear | troubled youth | male rear nudity | 

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Taglines:

No one needs anything here. It's all about want.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong drug content, alcohol abuse, language, sexual material, brief nudity and some violence - all involving teens

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [fr]

Country:

USA France

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 September 2010 (France)

Also Known As:

12

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$110,238 (USA) (6 August 2010)

Gross:

$181,591 (USA) (13 August 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont, Hannover House, Radar Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby SR DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Joel Schumacher previously worked with Emma Roberts' aunt Julia Roberts (who was also formerly engaged to Kiefer Sutherland) on Flatliners and Dying Young.

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Goofs

The blood on Hunter's face disappears and reappears throughout the interrogation scene at the police station

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Quotes

Narrator: [on White Mike] You will not be remembered if you die now. You'll be buried and mourned by a few and what more can you ask for? The world will spiral from underneath you, and you are either too smart or too dumb to find God. Maybe you are angry, only because the way out is through love, and you are just horny and lonely.

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Connections

References Jesse Jane: Scream (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Twins"
Written by Tobias J Record and Ashley Witt
Performed by Toby Record and Ashley Witt
Courtesy of All Ears Music

User Reviews

An Art. And it's hard to find anymore

No matter what the bad reviews say about the story, acting, or premise, this movie is worth seeing simply as a work of art. This film should be included in every list of movies given to cinematographers to learn from. The camera work and visual style of this film is enough to earn it at least an 8/10 rating, and when you add in the characterization that's on par with most best-picture winners, you have a 9-10 rating. There are parts of this movie where you can't help but feel drawn into the story. The storytelling is incredible. If the characters on screen are feeling depressed or confused due to an intense drug trip, the audience feels the same way. This is done through masterful camera work, narration, dialogue, flashbacks, lighting, sound, and plot. This film should be viewed by all and revered as a work of art by all who have the authority. 15-25 year-olds will connect immediately with the story, and everyone else will be in awe soon after. A great film all around.