I love this movie,I first watched it around ten years ago and it blew me away,when someone recommends a film from 1957,your first reaction is to think they are winding you up,within the first five minutes you are engrossed in the story and realise there is no wind up.
The film is set in a court-house,and even more accurately,the jury’s room,if you are looking for action and gun shots this movie is not for you,but if you want to see twelve fine actors all come together to work out if a young man is innocent, then treat yourself to 12 angry men,the writing is outstanding,the only disappointment is when the film ends.
9/10
KO
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Reblogged this on Bijay.
just watched the same movie. Brilliant is what I can call! Nice review too…. I think i will reblog it.. 🙂
Thanks for your comments,I really got stuck into the characters in this film.
I bought this a few months ago and have been waiting to watch it again until after finishing Sidney Lumet’s book Making Movies. I may just have to skip to the end so I can watch this again. Fantastic film.
Yes it really is a timeless classic,do you recommend the book ?
I do – Very much so. It’s a quick read and it’s really enlightening. Lumet has a very gentle prose.
I agree – great film. I need to watch it again. I had a favorite moment that I can’t fully recall right now – a long take when one of the characters displays his prejudice (against youth? I’m not sure) in an extended speech, and finally EG Marshall simply tells him to “Be quiet,” and I think the speaker doesn’t talk again for the entire film.
Sounds like my type of book
Incredible. 12 guys in a room, talking, and one’s interest never flags. Puts most modern films to shame. Hey, be careful with that switchblade, Hank!! : )
Excellent movie for sure. Put 12 people in a room and the personalities are the story. See the IFC produced film Exam for a different take on being cooped up and the psychology that comes to bare. It’s on Netflix.
Thanks,I will download Exam and let you know