A simple, timeless classic

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2016)

It just goes to show, you can have the largest budget, the greatest special effects and the most explosive action, but all a film really needs is a great script and a great cast, and '12 Angry Men' is a testament to that. Despite being over 60 years old now, this is rightly still considered by many to be one of the best films of all time.
Despite virtually the entirety of this film being set in one room, this has to be one of the most compelling dramas I've seen. For a film with such a simple format, it had me hooked from start to finish.
The characters are fascinating, they all have depth and back stories, come from different backgrounds and walks of life and each have unique characteristics and personalities. The script is also excellent, a masterpiece in itself.
This is one of the simplest films ever made, but it's also one of the best. '12 Angry Men' is a timeless classic that will live long in the memory.