12 Angry Men (1957)
A historically relevant film on human bias.
Summary:
This is a truly important film with social relevance and is the reason why Criterion Collection should exist. It is so truthful and honest, characterizing mankind and society with such relevant accuracy even in todayโs time. 12 members of a jury deliberate a case, quarreling in a single room for the entire film and itโs absolutely engaging. Story is king and there will always be a place for dialogue in cinema. I donโt know if itโs entertaining enough for Gen Z audiences today, but itโs certainly important enough to recommend. One of the few films I watched when I was younger that changed my outlook on life.
Recommendations
Finding humanity, one tragedy at time.
Slapstick comedies are silent because you bring the laughter.
A cure for the human condition?
Youโll need plenty of popcorn for this murder trial!
Not even life insurance salesmen can cheat death.
The regretful trip down memory lane.
Itโs never just a pair of earringsโฆ
Ordinary family, timeless story.
Reflections of an artistรฉ creative block.
Thereโs only one way off Devilโs Island.
The key to your promotion is a really nice apartment!
The Catholic church doesnโt like the spotlight.
I still donโt care about 60 minutes.
Why the 60s and 70s were peak cinema.
The archetypal western.
Recounting the flaws of human bias.
Well, nobodyโs perfect!
Even in war, it's a matter of principle.
Noir sophistication at its finest.
The art of the con.
War never changes.
Death gives the second half of life its meaning.
Resisting la rรฉvolution!
Musicals can indeed be cinematic.
Iโm ready for my close up!
You want the moon for Christmas?
What happens after the heist?
The heist is in the details.
When losing a bike loses everything.