A film with 12 stars

Rating: 10/10 (28 July 2009)

Let me start off by saying I couldn't expect anything more from a film than what "12 Angry Men" provided. I don't know how else to describe this film than by writing the following statement. "12 Angry Men" is immaculate, impeccable, flawless, perfect and astounding. Pardon me for writing these many superlatives but this film is a classic Masterpiece in the true sense of the word. I absolutely loved it! The movie has one of the most simple plots and only runs for an hour and 36 minutes. It is predominantly shot in a single room and its in Black and White{released way back in the year 1957}. So whats so great about this film you ask? Well to start with this film has 12 stars...Have you ever seen a film with more stars? Probably not. These 12 stars are none other than the 12 Jurors who have to decide a boy's fate. All they have to do is to vote whether the boy is GUILTY OR NOT? What follows is the greatest and maybe the longest conversation in a film I've ever seen. You won't believe how different and unique these 12 men are.
Juror#1 : A guy who appears confused and tries to calm everyone else around him so that they can reach to a conclusive verdict.
Juror#2 : A shy person who doesn't speak his mind but understands the situations.
Juror#3 : A dominant personality who appears very firm and a successful businessman.
Juror#4 : The most logical of all.
Juror#5 : A young man from a violent slum who maybe understands the boy's situation the best.
Juror#6 : A well built man, principled and respectful.
Juror#7 : A sports fan who doesn't care much.
Juror#8 : An architect who deeply thinks about the case.
Juror#9 : {I liked all the characters but the most interesting was this one} A wise old man whose experience speaks for himself.
Juror#10 : A foul mouthed and an aggressive person.
Juror#11 : An immigrant watchmaker and a supporter for the justice.
Juror#12 : An advertising executive who likes to be with the majority.
As someone had commented before "If you ever see only one Black and White film make it this one"...Rightly said. Kudos to that Guy. Will always remain in my Top Movies list. Go see it!
9.9/10