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12 Angry Men (1 viewing)
Plot : Twelve jury members must decide the fate of an 18 year old kid who has supposedly killed his father.
Story : Another film with it's plot set out right away and it focuses on it through all the way : similar to the amazing Battle Royale. The great huge cast here plays an amazing group of morally different men. The group at first is completely sure the kid is the killer - but one man challenges them all and opens this seemingly closed case. Though I can't say this film would be as great on further viewings - since it mostly spends it's time reviewing suspenseful facts and unfolding like a mystery movie. The musical score also seems tacked on and the DVD of this I saw - it was of very dated quality. Overall the actors are really what makes this movie - they go through the jury room and use every detail to make the story much more depth full.
Visuals : Incredibly original and to this date has never been done in any film I've seen. The whole movie takes place in one room and for a small portion the bathroom to the room - the room and the weather outside are very part of the film. Though this has been in reservoir dogs in a small way - it's still very unique and my favorite part of 12 Angry Men.
Synopsis : A truly unique visual experience - that relies on it's great actors and unfortunately facts that won't be exciting on the second viewings.
Plot : Twelve jury members must decide the fate of an 18 year old kid who has supposedly killed his father.
Story : Another film with it's plot set out right away and it focuses on it through all the way : similar to the amazing Battle Royale. The great huge cast here plays an amazing group of morally different men. The group at first is completely sure the kid is the killer - but one man challenges them all and opens this seemingly closed case. Though I can't say this film would be as great on further viewings - since it mostly spends it's time reviewing suspenseful facts and unfolding like a mystery movie. The musical score also seems tacked on and the DVD of this I saw - it was of very dated quality. Overall the actors are really what makes this movie - they go through the jury room and use every detail to make the story much more depth full.
Visuals : Incredibly original and to this date has never been done in any film I've seen. The whole movie takes place in one room and for a small portion the bathroom to the room - the room and the weather outside are very part of the film. Though this has been in reservoir dogs in a small way - it's still very unique and my favorite part of 12 Angry Men.
WARNING: "Interpretations" spoilers below
Discussion Topic : Did anyone feel the movie was hinting majorly that the guy trying to save the kid's life was in fact the actual killer. He had the same knife and some dark music played when he was by himself. He wants to save the kid's life so bad because he feels guilty for him.
Synopsis : A truly unique visual experience - that relies on it's great actors and unfortunately facts that won't be exciting on the second viewings.