The film changed my perspective

Rating: 10/10 (27 August 2018)

Honestly, this is one of those 'must see' movies that will never feel like a chore to watch. Sometimes we feel like we have to see a movie just because it's one of the greats; this one you'll want to watch because it IS great.
The acting here is superb. Hardly surprising considering the cast, but it could have easily gone wrong. The characters here perfectly stride the line of archetypes without falling into the trap of caricature. In just 96 minutes, you get 12 characters who all feel real, and who all have their own desires, biases, and motivations. Most movies are impressive if they can flesh out one or two characters to the degree that all 12 jurors get in this movie.
And speaking of the lean 96 minute running time mentioned in the last paragraph, 12 Angry Men keeps moving at a pace you wouldn't expect for a movie about 12 people who pretty much just talk in a single room for the entire movie (well, two rooms if you count a few minutes spent in the bathroom). Even those with a short attention span should be able to enjoy this one.
I don't think I'm blowing anybody's mind by giving a great review to a movie that's been getting great reviews for half a century, but I just want to make sure that YOU see this movie. Don't put it in your Netflix queue and forget about it. Don't talk about renting it one day. Get it now, watch it tonight, and never regret it.