12 Angry Men
Drama • NR • 1957 • 1 hr 37 min
Starring
Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall, Jack Klugman
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What begins as a film about skepticism evolves into a 12-piece character drama. Old fashioned, but still smartly written and well acted.
On paper, this sounds boring. But the script and the cast all keep you captivated. How certainty can be broken by only a spark of doubt
Despite its age it tells an always relevant tale of the difficulty of overcoming preconceived notions and reaching the heart of matters.
The fact that this movie is just one long argument that manages to stay extremely compelling is so impressive top 10 favorite
Great acting by the whole cast with a great slow burn of a story worth a watch
The fact the whole movie is set in one room and is completely gripping tells you all you need know. One of the finest movies ever, must see!
It's got a timeless quality and makes some compelling arguments. For being 12 men talking in a room it's pretty attention grabbing.
It’s a movie set in one room with just talking. But the characters, breakdown of the case, and the conflicts made for a fantastic watch!
An all-time great that everyone should see at least once. It all takes place in one room in real time, relying on phenomenal performances.
Although a dated plot, the foreshadowing and slow, inevitable change to this jury make for a decent “whodunnit”.
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