Tweet Sheet: Stars React to 12 Years a Slave

The buzz on the most talked about film of the year.

Chiwetel Ejiofor in 12 Years a Slave (2013) - Chiwetel Ejiofor's performance in this film got many talking. The British actor received universal praise for his portrayal of Solomon Northup, a free man who was kidnapped and put into slavery for over a decade, in Steve McQueen's drama. He was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance.(Photo: Courtesy Regency Enterprises)

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12 Years a Slave - One of the most talked-about movies of the year finally came to theaters this week, and the buzz is reaching a fever pitch. 12 Years a Slave, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor as a free man kidnapped and enslaved in the antebellum South, is already on the fast track for the Academy Awards and could earn director Steve McQueen a historic Best Director win (it would be the first time ever for a Black filmmaker). See what celebs and other tastemakers are saying about the film.

John Legend, @johnlegend - Tweet: "Putting the final touches on the 12 Years a Slave soundtrack. Film is incredible. And I'm very happy with the soundtrack. coming soon..."  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for "bethenny")

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John Legend, @johnlegend - Tweet: "Putting the final touches on the 12 Years a Slave soundtrack. Film is incredible. And I'm very happy with the soundtrack. coming soon..."  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for "bethenny")

Laz Alonso, @lazofficial - Tweet: "So I saw #12yearsaslave last night. I was emotionally devastated after the film. Couldn't even stay 4 the Q&A. I thought about it all night..."   (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AdColor)

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Laz Alonso, @lazofficial - Tweet: "So I saw #12yearsaslave last night. I was emotionally devastated after the film. Couldn't even stay 4 the Q&A. I thought about it all night..." (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AdColor)

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Sherri Shepherd, @SherriEShepherd - Tweet: "Please take your family, your friends to see 12 Years as a Slave (be aware re kids… very violent whipping scenes)..."(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

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Sherri Shepherd, @SherriEShepherd - Tweet: "Please take your family, your friends to see 12 Years as a Slave (be aware re kids… very violent whipping scenes)..."(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Mehcad Brooks, @MehcadBrooks - Tweet: "Saw #12YearsASlave must see. Chewy is amazing...as is Fassbender and Alfre Woodard. #Oscars #TrueStory"  (Photo: David Becker/Getty Images)

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Mehcad Brooks, @MehcadBrooks - Tweet: "Saw #12YearsASlave must see. Chewy is amazing...as is Fassbender and Alfre Woodard. #Oscars #TrueStory"  (Photo: David Becker/Getty Images)

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Debra Lee, @IamDebraLee - Tweet: "Saw this last night. INCREDIBLE movie!!" (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Debra Lee, @IamDebraLee - Tweet: "Saw this last night. INCREDIBLE movie!!" (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Reverend Al Sharpton, @TheRevAl - Tweet: "I am at a screening of 12 Years a Slave. It is a must see. Wow."  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for The Walter Kaitz Foundation)

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Reverend Al Sharpton, @TheRevAl - Tweet: "I am at a screening of 12 Years a Slave. It is a must see. Wow."  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for The Walter Kaitz Foundation)

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Touré: March 20 - The renowned journalist, who covers music and politics, turns 43.   (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Safe Horizon)

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Touré, @Toure - Tweet: "I loved Django Unchained but it was stylish & caricaturish. 12 Years a Slave is gripping & as serious as a heart attack. #Unforgettable." (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Safe Horizon)

Tony Okungbowa, @TONYOK - Tweet: "Off to see 12 Years a Slave at DGA. This film will win at least 1 Oscar! Yeah, I said it. Congrats to my friend Chiwetel Ejiofor." (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for MOCA)

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Tony Okungbowa, @TONYOK - Tweet: "Off to see 12 Years a Slave at DGA. This film will win at least 1 Oscar! Yeah, I said it. Congrats to my friend Chiwetel Ejiofor." (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for MOCA)

Anika Noni Rose, @AnikaNoniRose - Tweet: "I encourage every American interested in truths of the founding of this country to go see #12YearsASlave this weekend!! #Phenomenal." (Photo: Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Variety)

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Anika Noni Rose, @AnikaNoniRose - Tweet: "I encourage every American interested in truths of the founding of this country to go see #12YearsASlave this weekend!! #Phenomenal." (Photo: Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Variety)

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J. Alexander: April 12 - It's hard to believe America's Next Top Model's former runway coach is 56 years old! (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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J. Alexander, @Miss_JAlexander - Tweet: "Wow The Film 12 Years a Slave a Must See Do I smell an #Oscar Buzz for the Film..?"  (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Michaela Angela Davis - @MichaelaAngelaD: "It gets so hard to heal our issues of race when they can murder our boys over & over we failed #JordanDavis #DunnTrial live@cnnbrk."   (Photo: Paul A. Hebert/Getty Images for BET)

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Michaela Angela Davis, @MichaelaAngelaD - Tweet: "#12YearsASlave is not the film to be ambivalent about. you must experience it."  (Photo: Paul A. Hebert/Getty Images for BET)

Kevin Powell, @kevin_powell - Tweet: "The most incredible film I have ever seen in my life about American slavery." (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Kevin Powell, @kevin_powell - Tweet: "The most incredible film I have ever seen in my life about American slavery." (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Jesse Williams, @iJesseWilliams - Tweet: "And I say again, #12YearsASlave is among the most important films u'll see. Also happens to be a masterpiece. Likely #AwardsSeason sweep..." (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company)

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Jesse Williams, @iJesseWilliams - Tweet: "And I say again, #12YearsASlave is among the most important films u'll see. Also happens to be a masterpiece. Likely #AwardsSeason sweep..." (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company)

Michael Moore: April 23 - The world's leading documentary filmmaker turns 59. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Michael Moore, @MMFlint - Tweet: "Of course it took a (Black) British director & lead actors from UK, Germany/Ireland & Kenya to tell us our own g***** story."

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Malcolm D. Lee - Spike Lee's cousin Malcolm D. Lee made his directorial debut with The Best Man. And, like his cuz, Malcolm has maintained a stellar film career, helming light-hearted comedies like Undercover Brother and Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins. Hopefully Lee will bring back the characters he created in The Best Man three-quel, The Best Man Wedding, next year.    (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Malcolm D. Lee, @malcolmdlee - Tweet: "I saw 12 Years a Slave today and I cannot shake what I saw. The movie gets into you very SOUL."

Bevy Smith @bevysmith - Tweet: "R.IP. Patti Webster, you were so much more than a publicist to your clients, you were a wise guiding force who only wanted them to SHINE!" (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Range Rover)

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Bevy Smith, @bevysmith - Tweet: "12 Years a Slave shows a life of relentless back breaking work & torture for slaves! The violence isn't salacious or executed for shock!" (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Range Rover)

DeVon Franklin @DeVonFranklin - Tweet: "Just saw the movie 12 YEARS A SLAVE...powerful beyond words..." (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TV One)

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DeVon Franklin @DeVonFranklin - Tweet: "Just saw the movie 12 YEARS A SLAVE...powerful beyond words..." (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TV One)