Superb

Rating: 10/10 (14 October 2004)

Seen this one 12 times now - and never tire. Perfect acting - perfect script - superb economical ballet of juror prejudices and revelations. No2 to Shawshank in my book.....
Claims that this is too liberal in outlook bear witness to the polarisation in US politics today. 12AM stands up against bigots, racists and ignorance. If this is liberal - then shouldn't we all be liberals? Fondas character represents everything that could be great about the united states. Sad to say the America of today is more represented by the other members of the jury.
Today there is no room for ambiguity. Those courageous enough to be publicly un-certain - are mocked. This is a recipe for extremism. This is how innocent people die.