Excellent movie

Rating: 9/10 (20 March 2017)

12 Angry Men (1957) is an exceptional black and white film that highlights the power of negotiation and persuasion. The film tells the story of a jury made up of 12 men as they deliberate over the fate of a defendant of a criminal case. The jury are to make a unanimous decision as to whether the defendant is guilty of murder, or not. With the jury made up of a diverse mix of personalities, the film builds up on this mix and illustrates the difficulties faced during a decision-making process. Some jury members are rash and hot-headed, some are rationale and level-headed and some are meek and fickle-minded. The jury starts off with 11 of them voting guilty, and one voting not guilty. Watch as the film unfolds and the juror's start changing their votes to not guilty after much reasoning and logic. This film is certainly enjoyable and relatable to watch because it can be adapted into our individual lives. Most of us have encountered situations where we had to decide together amongst others with varied personalities. Thus, the film showcases the intricacies of a negotiation and the lessons we can learn from it.