First Time Watching 12 Angry Men!!!
Added 2024-07-20 17:24:48 +0000 UTCFirst Time Watching 12 Angry Men for JL. Patreon Exclusive.
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J, I am SO glad that you finally got to watch this gem! Everything about this is brilliant: the writing, the scene blocking, the acting, the dialogue, the pace... this is about as perfect as a movie gets. From the get-go, the judge was dispassionately indifferent as he recited his directions by rote, which really set the tone for how the cards were stacked against the kid from the start. Even at the very end of the movie, if you watch everyone go down the courthouse stairs, each man exits and walks in character. Angry Juror #3, the last to "see the light", was the last one out, walking down each step with a burdened resignation. Every actor nailed his role. This is absolutely one of the best movies ever made, and one that everyone needs to see. I'm so glad that you were able to check off this box from your list! :)
bunnygirl71
2024-07-24 08:40:31 +0000 UTCPhenomenal point
Darren F.
2024-07-22 07:08:31 +0000 UTCThey were right about needing to see this, but I also think you should check out the remake. Plenty of well-known actors and they all nail their performances. Maybe put it on a poll?
Darren F.
2024-07-22 07:05:42 +0000 UTCYou may know a few of these actors later in their careers. One you know his voice so well!! The little guy you liked, John Fielder, is the voice of Piglet from Winnie the Pooh!! The guy who grew up in the slums was Jack Klugman AKA Quincy ME, a medical show from the 80s. Have you seen Problem Child? Jack Warden, the guys who's desperate to get to the game is in that. One was on LA Law. I'm so glad you enjoyed this movie!!
fish_thefilmcollector
2024-07-21 03:20:15 +0000 UTCOscar Madison
Robin Ann Weber
2024-07-21 02:04:42 +0000 UTCOlder movies are always great u should watch to kill a mockingbird ztoryvif a white lawyer defending a black man for raping a white girl award winning movie ty h for another great reaction 👍
Robin Ann Weber
2024-07-21 02:03:20 +0000 UTCThis was an all-star ensemble cast in the 1950's. Many were character actors, but this movie was a masterclass in dramatic acting. Henry Fonda (Jane Fonda's father) was already a megastar by the time he co-produced and starred in this movie. The original was a made for television production, and turned into a feature film here. I first saw this movie as a teenager back in the early 1980's on a rainy weekend afternoon. Was simply looking to see what was on (the few channels we had back then) and I managed to catch this right when the opening scene was on, and got completely captivated by it. Personally, I think this movie should be mandatory viewing. The sad part is that we think we're so much more "advanced" or progressive than older generations, and here we are still battling the exact same prejudice throughout our society to this very day. I used to believe we had made some progress, but sadly the past decade has blatantly proved me wrong. Not just isolated incidents, but in-your-face stuff day in and day out, online, in the media, in everyday life. The more things change, the more they seem to stay the same, if not regress. The best way to break through the stereotypes is through close friendships and relationships, but the most prejudiced will never take the time to make an effort towards either, and worse, ingrain it within their own kids. Thus, it just never seems to go away, and we end up with the "Make America Hate Again" movement.
Tim D.
2024-07-21 00:51:11 +0000 UTCAll those uppity, suit wearing white men turned their backs on the racist in 1957, I know racism exists, but it is obviously not as prevalent as people make it out to be.
Mind ConTroll
2024-07-21 00:23:14 +0000 UTCI'm so glad you finally got to watch this one. A cool thing that not many people notice, is that from the moment they walk into the jury room, until they ask Henry Fonda's character to sit down, it's one long take. If you get a chance, rewatch that part; it's pretty amazing what they got in that take.
Richard A Kingsbane
2024-07-21 00:00:07 +0000 UTCI bought the 4K of this movie and it includes the remake. It was a good watch. Not a whole lot had to change, and it was still relevant.
Renee S
2024-07-20 20:22:51 +0000 UTCLet's go
Robin Ann Weber
2024-07-20 20:11:26 +0000 UTCInteresting note, many of the jurors also guest starred on The Twilight Zone TV series. Rod Serling and Sidney Lumet definitely had an eye for talent.
Flossy
2024-07-20 19:19:45 +0000 UTCThey have to stay anonymous, that's why he pointed to the name.
Flossy
2024-07-20 19:10:46 +0000 UTCI think you'll like this one. Henry Fonda, the first not guilty hold out, is the grandfather of Bridget Fonda, who you saw in Lake Placid.
Renee S
2024-07-20 18:02:14 +0000 UTCI never seen this but def gotta check it out. Looking forward to this review
La Toya Sheri
2024-07-20 17:45:20 +0000 UTCLooking forward to watching this with you Brother J. :)
Echo Moon
2024-07-20 17:28:40 +0000 UTC
