Impresssive Direction

Rating: 8/10 (28 June 2005)

Some of the most impressive direction I have ever seen. This movie is set in one room, and Lumet can make that room feel very large and very small depending on the different situation. The most amazing aspect of this movie for me was the framing. The most wonderfully beautiful images are on screen during this movie. For me, the issues for this movie come from the script. Some of the dialog isn't too great or well delivered. The acting is only OK. I really look for acting in these older movies because I sometimes feel that it holds movies back. The acting in 12 Angry Men does not hold the movie back, but it could be better. On a whole, this is a wonderfully artistic and moving movie. It covers many interesting topics about life and death, and Mr. Lumet is on the top of his game.