Polite

Rating: 8/10 (16 December 2002)

Free of special effects and with hardly any sets, the movie takes place mostly in one room, "12 Angry Men" grabs and holds your attention throughout. The acting is first class and the story is compelling. I was taken by the civility of the group. The few loud mouths were berated for their poor behavior. It was refreshing to see especially when compared to the lack of any manners or social conscience of the cast of modern movies. Today's heros are selfish mean-spirited thugs who have no redeeming qualities besides getting the money or the whorey babe at the end of the movie. The quality called "an edge" in so many characters in modern movies is a result of the writing of Hollywood hacks who don't know any better. I believe it reflects the values of the Hollywood culture and it is no wonder independent movies are popular. See "12 Angry Men". The movie is well worth seeing.