12 Angry Men
I hate to admit it, but when I saw that this was the second highest rated film on letterboxd, I kind of felt skeptical of it deserving of that spot…I now realize that I am just a dumb little idiot baby that should just keep my mouth shut. This was truly such an absolutely remarkable film. It's one of those films that, in a way, feels sort of timeless. like yes obviously, with a man only jury, that makes it pretty dated. But other than that, it feels like this movie transcended its norms and technological aspects of its era. I don't get this feeling a lot, but whenever I do, that's when I know I'm truly watching something revolutionary and something that’s absolutely one of a kind. Without a doubt in my mind, the best thing about this movie is the acting. This is probably the best ensemble and best performance from all of the cast that I've ever seen in my entire life. Just the way that these men portrayed their own juror felt like they all treated it with such delicacy and really shaped it to be their own. The fact that this entire movie just boils down to people just fulfilling their law of jury duty, and it being one of the greatest movies ever made, truly speaks volumes as to how incredible everyone was with their craft both on screen and off.
Rating: 10/10
Ranking: #10/1,880
9 - High and Low (1963)
10 - 12 Angry Men (1957)
11 - Prisoners (2013)