Gripping, a Must Watch

Rating: 8/10 (22 March 2018)

In Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men, a teenage boy is accused of murdering his father and on trial for the death sentence. His fate is left to a jury of twelve men of different backgrounds and motivations. Some find this national duty burdensome, some are proud of America for being a democracy, others like Davis take their role seriously as a life is at stake. The film shows how Davis painstakingly convinces the rest of the jury that there is reasonable doubt of the accused's guilt, despite facing strong resistance from the start. Thanks to Davis, the outcome ultimately favours the accused. The most gripping part of this movie is how the negotiation process plays out, and the tables turn - all whilst a person's life hangs in the balance.