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
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.
French New Wave meets action Hollywood.
Even Spanish legal thrillers are sexy.
Life imitates art.
Divorce is the least of your worries.
Pretty funny, we hope.
We canโt all be Leeroy Jenkins.
Sergio Leone was destined to make westerns.
Will their visit be full of wonders or horrors?
Canโt control the bull in or out of the ring.
How do you kill a Thing among us?
All hitmen have is their code of honor.
The timeless thrills of playing hooky.
The splash before the French New Wave.
I still donโt care about 60 minutes.