12 Angry Men

The thought process it takes to be able to write 12 individual characters with all their own personalities, perspectives and even ambitions is extremely impressive. And to do all that whilst using dialogue that had absolutely no visual context at the same time is some of the best screen writing I’ve ever witnessed in a film. Also the shot of Juror 3 ranting almost without end until he gradually is shown to be a hypocrite by Davis was incredible. There were many shots that were done so simply yet efficiently. Juror 3’s arc from denial to acceptance was beautiful to say the least. He can’t accept that the verdict is not guilty, as the verdict reminds him of his son who he hasn’t spoken to for 2 years over an argument. Accepting that the verdict may be not guilty would also mean accepting that his son may not be in the wrong either, totalling to he himself being wrong. It’s so heartbreaking, not just because we see a man finally go against every thought he’s had in this perspective, but also because of how many people there are in real life who are just like him. This film was a true piece of art and I doubt I will see many more like it for the rest of my life. Perfect, 10/10.