Don't be put off by the description

Rating: 10/10 (12 January 2020)

A black and white film consisting entirely of a jury arguing a case within the confines of the jury room, sounds like watching paint dry, right? Well that's what my perception was for years and was determined not to bother regardless of the strength of the reviews both from critics and fans.
But films that are mad as among the best have good reason for their reputations (usually). Like Citizen Kane I had to eat humble pie after watching this one. Even though I had already read how the film ended the journey was never less than fascinating and intense with some interesting points raised about class privileges and prejudices against people one might look down on based on their type. All the characters were fully fleshed and there were a lot of shades of grey to work through.
I love modern action extravaganzas such as The Avengers as much as the next guy but the beauty of film means that there is a full spectrum of diverse stories to be appreciated. I think if I had a bet with anyone who said this film "sounds boring" I'd make a profit if people gave the honest truth after watching it.