12 Angry Men review

Rating: Null/10 (13 October 2016)

The critically acclaimed film, 12 Angry Men, takes place in a jury room and revolves around the opinions and reasoning of twelve diverse characters who are tasked with pronouncing the guilt or innocence of an 18-year-old young man accused of murdering his own father. The film powerfully illustrates the dynamics of negotiation where, a lone dissenting juror (Juror #8), is able to skilfully negotiate and, against all odds, turn the tides around to influence the overwhelming majority comprising the eleven other jurors, to give a "not guilty" verdict.
How did he do it?
#8 exhibits his ability to effectively communicate with others while remaining open and receptive to opinions. He also showcased how he used objective criterion to find a solution and even managed to influence others to do so. In addition, he did not fall prey to conforming to the illusion of unanimity and was certain and committed to his initial position without wavering to any form of pressure.
As the saying goes, "Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate." #8 is indeed an unassailable leader of the negotiation.