For me this is why i love movies, a director who's ability is matched by his confidence and a cast who are damn near faultless from start to finish. Although after seeing it i can't imagine the film being made without Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon. His facial ticks and expressions throughout say so much of his hopelessness without him having to utter a single sentence. 1st Shame now this, Steve McQueen has just moved right into my favorite directors troupe.