A Wonderful True Classic

Rating: Null/10 (4 December 2000)

This is one of the most flawless and well acted films i have ever seen - never less then compelling from start to finish.
All twelve actor deliver Oscar worthy performances.
Sure - Fonda was given first billing - and rightfully so as he was clearly the main character in the film -but 3 other characters steal the show.
Ed Begley (Juror 10) an excellent portrayal of a racist bigot and his racist tirade at the end is one of the highlights especially when everyone gets up and leaves the table - (except Warden and Marshall - who are disgusted but can bear to hear it.)
E.G. Marshall (Juror 4) - The most intelligent juror that maintains his guilty plea to the end whilst the other 2 have prejudices. He will not be swayed by Fonda - and he genuinlely believes the boy is guilty - great acting by marshall.
Lee J Cobb (Juror 3) - I was blown away by the stunning emotional, electrifying performance that Cobb effortlessly gives - some actors can shout - but Cobb can SHOUT like no-one else - "Everything in this case HAS BEEN TWISTED" Oh so realistic - and his final tirade was the best moment in the film.
A brilliant character study - and the epitome of great acting
10/10