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3.5/4
12 Angry Men review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 11/07/11
A teenager has been accused of first degree murder by stabbing his father. Out of the 12 jurors, Juror Number 8 (Henry Fonda) is the only one who doesn't rush his vote and believes there is reasonable doubt. An exceptional screenplay bombarded with superb dramatic acting by all the artists involved. It is a splendid character study into each juror, #1 the partial cool headed foreman, #2 and #5 has changed his vote in the latter portion of the picture #3 a temperamental and loud person who is firm in his vote #4 a rational and analytical person with glasses #6 tough and respects elders, #7 an arrogant sports fanatic who cares less about the outcome #8 Davis who creates good points and camaraderie, #9 is an old but observant individual who persuades juror # 4, #10 a grumpy old person who thinks negatively all the time, #11 a watchmaker who brings logical questions since he took down notes and #12 the indecisive advertising personnel. This is one of the best courtroom dramas together with To Kill a Mockingbird. So many wonderful lines to choose from: #10 - "Human life don't mean as much to them as it does to us!" #8 - "You don't really mean you'll kill me, do you?" #3 - "Rotten kids... you work your life out!" You have so many diverse personalities on this film that it is impossible not to feel connected with one of the juror's personalities. 12 Angry Men succeeds despite its simplicity, single location and a dozen men trying to resolve an important case.
