Very good

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2012)

The only thing you could blame 12 Angry Men for is its predictability with this scheme that repeats itself until the final outcome, offering no surprises. The rest is top-notch and we are certainly in front of one of the best, if not THE best closed-door feature ever made, a very difficult genre as it happens.
The script relies on very well written dialogues, powerful, striking, captivating throughout the movie, and well developed characters that each have their own psychology. It is played by convincing actors, Henry Fonda on top of the list.
One can easily appreciate the difficult task that falls to the members of the jury and the ease with which an error is possible, even though some demonstrations are a bit far-fetched.
As for the direction, it is very good considering the limited possibilities offered by the set. The shots are intense and emphasize perfectly the oppressive atmosphere and the important choice the jury has to make.