A timeless classic, highly recommended

Rating: 10/10 (28 March 2018)

In 12 Angry Men, 12 jurors deliberate a murder case. The defendant is an 18 year old boy from the slums and all 12 of the jurors have to unanimously agree, on the basis of reasonable doubt, whether or not the boy should be found guilty and henceforth receive a mandatory death sentence.
Through depicting skilful negotiation by the protagonist, the film effectively addresses important societal issues such as prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination. Interestingly, though it was produced over half a century ago, it still remains extremely relevant today. This is unfortunate, as it shows how little society has progressed. However, the plot's progress gives us a silver lining and shows us that ultimately, objectivity transcends prejudice and emotions.