First listen, then watch

Rating: 9/10 (27 December 2002)

12 Angry Men was the highest ranked films in the imdb "Top 250 Movies of All-Time" that I had never heard from. That was my main reason for renting it.
Before I go on I must admit that I like black and white movies much, and if you don't then reconsider watching this movie, 'cause there isn't much action to divert you from the fact that it is in b/w.
This is one of the few movies witch I'd say you d have to see before you may saying that old movies aren't as good as the new ones.
The movie is about one man who stands up to eleven other men and tries to turn them over to his side one by one. He does this by questing facts and using sentimental reasons. The film gives a clear view of how it can go and how it should go in murder cases.
Except for the first few moments, the film is played almost entirely in one room witch is actually too small for twelve men. You see the evolution in people and the way they think and act.
The cast is very small ant that makes it possible to identify yourself with every one of the jury members.