12 Angry Men

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Ricky R @rickyrich 4d I've never felt so much intensity watching such a simple movie, where twelve men debate a single simple question: guilty or not guilty? See more Joshua S @JoshStupy Dec 13 12 Angry Men is genuinely one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. Despite it being a movie of just 12 men sitting in a room discussing facts of a case it’s a movie you don’t want to stop watching at any point. Every moment feels strong, important and continuous and you feel like you’re sitting in the room with the jurors. The lack of non-diegetic sound lets you feel part of the film and the minimal camera cuts support the same feeling. The cinematography only builds this into the masterpiece it is. As tension builds the camera work pushes you into it getting tighter until the very end. The sheer power and intensity of every moment is constant throughout the whole film. The entire cast delivers a completely perfect and believable performance making it seem like a documentary of actual jurors. The entire film feels like a stroke of genius that captures human ideology. 10/10 would and will recommend this movie to pretty much anyone I know. See more @MovieMaster99 Dec 9 This is a riveting, fascinating study of our criminal justice system - specifically how a jury works when deciding a case. The writing and acting performances are top notch. This film relies on character development and letting the viewer in on this murder trial without actually being allowed to see what happened in the courtroom. Having been a member of a jury myself, this movie accurately portrays how jurors discuss the facts and come to a verdict. Obviously there will be some scenes that will be dramatized a bit to make the film more interesting, but essentially, they've got it right. All the action takes place in the jury room. People of different backgrounds and personalities will arise. Some will speak out, some will follow the crowd, and others will sit back and decide after all points have been made. I would highly recommend this. Don't be swayed by the fact it's in black & white. You can focus completely on this cast of legendary actors. See more Yaaron R @KompetenterMedi Dec 5 Reasonable Doubt, Lasting Impact 12 Angry Men remains remarkably gripping because its tight direction and focused cinematography keep the tension alive even after decades. The black and white visuals and the clear sound design enhance the atmosphere rather than date it, and the single room setting turns every exchange into something meaningful. The ensemble cast gives each juror a distinct presence, which makes their shifting arguments feel organic as the pressure rises. Even the more theatrical moments fit the film’s origins and era. With its sharp writing and its timeless look at bias and justice, the film still feels urgent and relevant today. See more Mason K @Munkeson Dec 3 1.I love men, i love anger, i love the number 12. - Munkeson 2.The way they portray the anger in each of the men in their own ways to develop their characteristics makes me h*rny. - Kenneth Paul Kendall Jr 3.I like when they are angry, it makes me feel joy and hope for the future of this country, I would recommend to a glurf nation that is near you. - Wetmat 4.I j*zz on men. - Th*t One 5.When the men speak i feel the violent vibrations and when theirs so many of them so many vibrations come through and it makes me very happy and i start making noise. fuhh communist. - Stewart Little 6.This movie made me think, if a really old person goes to buy a bed, do they think "this is going to be my death bed" you know because they're old. - Old person 7.Now we have around 400 letters left so allow me to recite the communist manifesto 8."Workers of the world, unite!" 9."Workers of the world, unite!" 10."Workers of the world, unite!" 11."Workers of the world, unite!" 12.hehe - MJ J*B See more Kyle C. @kylekc Dec 2 This movie is a masterclass in tension. Nearly the entire story unfolds in one sweltering jury room and you can practically feel the heat and humidity sticking to the walls. The camera lingers in long shots that build an uneasy atmosphere, and the smallest details add to the sense of realism: the rain hammering outside, the broken fan, the slow dimming of the light before someone finally flips the switch. It’s all so purposeful in showing how the power dynamics shift moment to moment. It’s kind of amazing how well defined every character is, even without knowing their names. Their personalities and biases are so clear, and the way alliances form and crumble keeps things constantly absorbing. The whole film plays out like a lesson in logical fallacies and the dangers of assumptions. The social commentary remains painfully relevant today, especially in how prejudice, often coded and unspoken, can quietly steer judgment. It’s also impossible not to notice the entirely white cast, but it feels like the story is still very much about race and class, working around the restrictions of the time. Every performance is grounded and nuanced, with just enough humor sprinkled in to keep the tension from becoming unbearable. Sidney Lumet’s direction is brilliant in how it tightens and releases the pressure right when it needs to, even using the lighting itself to mark the changing mood. For a movie set in a single room and driven solely by conversation, it’s thrilling from start to finish. A true classic that earns every bit of its reputation. See more Read all reviews

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