Review of 12 Angry Men (1957) by Christopher Machell for CineVue — 25 May 2017
Although 12 Angry Men dismays at human weakness, it is fundamentally an optimistic film, celebrating reason and basic human decency in equal measure. In an era when both seem in short supply, Lumet’s film is a reminder that there is never a bad time to stand up for what is right.
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This review of 12 Angry Men (1957) was written by Christopher Machell and published by CineVue on 25 May 2017.
12 Angry Men has generally received very positive reviews.
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