Review of 12 Angry Men (1957) by Dominic S — 27 May 2013

Correct me if I'm wrong but to me, Henry Fonda progresses a sort of subtle Humphrey Bogart feel and sound in his voice, at least in 12 Angry Men.

This film is a classic and it is one of those simple, one setting films that makes a huge impact and is more amazing then anyone could imagine before you begin watching it.

This film is about 12 men who are a part of a juror trying to all decide together whether an 18 year old boy is guilty or innocent of the murder of his father. It starts out with 11 of the men who believe he is guilty with Henry Fonda believing he is actually innocent.

There are so many great things about this movie. The fact that it is filmed in black and white shows how, first, they are all the same, they are all men who can understand hardship and life's troubles like the weather being too hot or wanting to go home not too late. But as the film progresses, we learn more about all 12 men, all of their individual and unique personalities, likes, dislike, passion, professions, and where they stand in the crowd of the 12 men.

The cinematography is incredible and the acting is simply superb.

12 Angry Men, I give you a 100%.