12 Angry Men (1957) Reviews
- Starring:
- Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, (more)
- Director(s):
- Sidney Lumet
- Category:
- Drama
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful I'd never heard of this movie before, and I've never heard of anybody who did. It was rated high on IMDb, and that's my typical guideline. So I watched it. Boy, was this good. It takes some measure of talent to make such a profound film in practically one room, with 12 specimens: 12 men with different views and from different backgrounds with the life of one down-trodden criminal in their hands. As it turned out, all but 2 of these actors did a fantastic job (all Lee J. Cobb, Henry Fonda, Ed Begley, even the grin-inspiring voice of John Fiedler, perfecto). After it was all done, and I won't give a piece away to spoil it, I felt amazed. But it wasn't that usual, epic amazed. It was a different sort of amazed, a different kind that can only come from surprisingly superior filmmaking.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful Some of the biggest dramas take place in a courtroom. This time however it takes place in the jury room. This is powerful and compelling drama that not only takes a look at a murder case, but a ... Read More Some of the biggest dramas take place in a courtroom. This time however it takes place in the jury room. This is powerful and compelling drama that not only takes a look at a murder case, but a look into the human psyche. Race, Morality and justice are only a few of the sub themes. Incredible performances by some of the greatest actors. Definitely worth watching! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful Great characters. Great actors and a great story. It is fun to watch the characters change. It is a real crime drama set in the jury room. It shows how all types of folks have preconceived ideas ... Read More Great characters. Great actors and a great story. It is fun to watch the characters change. It is a real crime drama set in the jury room. It shows how all types of folks have preconceived ideas about people but opening up their minds puts them on common ground. It is a treasure. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful The best actors in the business and a fine production. The problem is, it's extremely prejudice. One of the first "Redneck Liberal" attempts at fixing perceived prejudice with clear-cut prejudice. A ... Read More The best actors in the business and a fine production. The problem is, it's extremely prejudice. One of the first "Redneck Liberal" attempts at fixing perceived prejudice with clear-cut prejudice. A "minority" is acquitted for murder even though there is a pile of evidence against him including an eye witness. The eye witness was disputed by the prejudice jury because she had a mark on her nose which they concluded meant she wore glasses. Upon further speculation they concluded she wasn't wearing her glasses at the time of the murder, even though there was no evidence of this, and therefore she could not have seen the murder, even though she swears she did. Insane! Clearly this man was acquitted because of his race which is the same as finding him guilty based on racial hatred. It's racist! I'm thinking the racist fools who acquitted OJ for murder saw this movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful Hmmm, it was an interesting movie that personally helped us consider the responsibility of jurors finding someone guilty. Sometimes, things are not as clear as they seem. It also gave a glimpse of ... Read More Hmmm, it was an interesting movie that personally helped us consider the responsibility of jurors finding someone guilty. Sometimes, things are not as clear as they seem. It also gave a glimpse of how vulnerable every human is to
anger and rage, we could all be murderers. Viewers beware, it is not your typical action filled movie. It is dramatic but can drag. Also, there was a section in the middle of the movie that was either scratched or corrupted, it kept skipping. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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