Spoiler: My favourite part is when the guy who says he doesnt sweat has his point proven wrong by not being able to remember the films he recently saw and actually starts to sweat. I got chills dude
But was he proven wrong? He was talking about a movie he saw many days ago and he actually remembered many details about the movie.. the boy couldn't say anything about the movie he saw hours ago. Yes he was in shock but still... I can't see how he was proven wrong?
I bought the DVD. This movie is great. There was a deleted scene that showed the boys reaction after being charged with murder. He said: _I did not kill him, it's not true! It's bullshit! I did not kill him, I did NOT! Oh, hey Chris._
When I first saw this, I was in high school and my film studies teacher made us watch it. All my classmates didn't want to watch it because it was old af, but in the first 15 minutes everybody's eyes couldn't leave the screen. If hormonal teens who are used to shitty films can watch this and enjoy it, then it's a good ass movie.
This movie is an absolute masterpiece I show all my other 16 year old friends this movie and they always love it, it's comparable to how everyone loves shawshank.
That scene where number 10 goes on a bigoted tirade and everyone just gets up from the table and walks away, not engaging him or giving him an audience! One of the best scenes ever put to film. So powerful!
@@marinaraman8238the 2020 edition would go like "straight white males have privilege you know what I mean? I'm telling you, lousy rotten good for nothin'. Sure some of them are alright but that don't change the fact that they benefit in this patriarchy know what I mean?... the... guys? Right? Straight white males? Especially cops... C'mon... right?"
Look up South Pacific, a musical from 1958. It features the song "You've Got To be Carefully Taught" and the story features a young Army nurse from Arkansas learning to love mixed race children. Amazingly, the film was a MASSIVE success, it was the top box office film of the year. It was part of a remarkable series of films cranked out beginning around 1955 that routinely denounced prejudice, and most of them either were nominated for/won Academy Awards or were big time successes at the box office. Really goes to show that attitudes were changing.
@@Roflcrabs Juror #10's monologue was a racist xenophobic diatribe that others were no longer interested in entertaining. The "2020" version wouldn't be whatever your jaded perspective is concerning white guys as victims.....
@@aslan9334 the main character from the hit manga and anime Dragon Ball as well as its sequel Dragon Ball Z. Incredibly famous character across the world surprised you haven’t heard of him
I have to say I saw this movie after reading the play, so I can appreciate the adaptation, but the scriped is just a copy the play. Its perfect but its not original...
Most of the B&W film from the 50s, 80% of all these movies are masterpieces. Especially The Wizard of Oz in 1939 that is also a outstanding film in b&w but with beautiful colors in the Oz world.
Several scenes in the film were modified to make this movie better than the TV play. In the TV play Cobb's character simply gives in angrily, then all the jurors including Fonda's character walk out. No nice humanistic touch of Fonda helping Cobb on with his jacket. Also, E.G. Marshall's character in the TV play actually walks up to the bigot, after all the other jurors have turned their back on him, and says "If you open your mouth again I'm going to split your skull". I think it worked much better in the movie. Marshall's character was completely focused on facts in the case and not emotion, so just telling the bigot "sit down and don't open your mouth again" was much more realistic IMHO.
Dear Chris i am 68 and i saw 12 angry men when i was 8 in France in 1959 and watched it more than 1000 times as it is the masterpiece of masterpieces !!!
I think a lot of people missed this while watching the film, so I'm going to say it: when they get the architectural plans and confirm that it would've taken more than half a minute, you get this great scene with ''I'll kill him, I'll kill him!". Afterwards, after ALMOST A MINUTE the guy comes in the room asking if everything is alright, literally CONFIRMING that it would've taken the old man way more than 15 seconds. This was the intention of him coming into the room. And they use that very moment as well to then close that part of the evidence by handing him over the very same map that proved their case. I also loved the fact that henry fonda wore a bright white suit, and Lee J Cobb the blackest suit of them all. So that when henry puts the coat on Lee, you'll get this conclusion where ''good and evil'' can see eye to eye after all.
youre right about the time it takes between juror 3 STARTING to yell and the guy walking in to ask whats wrong, but whats odd is theres only about 13 seconds between him actually yelling the words "ill kill him" and the guy walking in. not sure if this was intentional or if it has any significance but great catch by you regardless
The "you won't really kill me will you?" scene was perfection just like the rest of this masterpiece. Saw it a few days ago. One of the best films I have ever seen.
The knife scene. The "you don't want to kill me?" scene. The "old man walking" scene. The glasses. The final "not guilty" after Cobb ripped the picture. So many moments that made me scream in joy. This is why I love cinema.
I had a bad attitude in school and despite just passing my exams one year I got put in the dumb English class where the students voted to study Stomp the Yard and Gridiron Gang. My friends were talking about how they got to study The Truman Show in class and I was super jealous.
@@paulgreengod Keeping the film so engrossing without changing location shows that he is indeed very good at directing. That's a challenge, not an advantage.
You really convinced me. I have seen it just a couple of hours after having watched your review and I love it. I would have also mentioned the fact that after they have taken the final decision we don't get to see the result of the trial. The only thing that mattered was that everyone in the room agreed on the statement. Terrific
Javi Marin yeah I just checked it out a few hours ago, fucking amazing! It's like Dr. Strangelove in the sense that it surprised me that a thriller 61 years old can still keep me on the edge of my seat (Dr. Strangelove surprised me that a film over 50 years can make me laugh just as much as any other comedy today). And that ending was perfect!
@Arch Stanton I think what he meant is that we never know if he was actually guilty or not. The boy may have actually been guilty all along, but we never truly know
I teach this film to my ninth-grade English classes. It is always amusing to watch them go from grumbling about watching a black and white movie to being completely galvanized by this masterpiece.
I absolutely love 12 Angry Men, great review Chris! I particularly adored the composition of the shot after that one prejudiced/racist guy spouts all his "he's one of them" comments. One by one each man just moves away from him, stand around the room with their backs to him, and eventually the guy himself just sits down in silence at the edge of the room and everyone moves back to the table. That shot where he is standing helplessly in the center of the room has always been mesmerizing to me; I use it as one of my wallpapers!
It has so many layers to it as well. No one shouts him down, or hits him, or tells him he cannot say it. They let him have his tirade and his own words hang himself. The final part where he is told to sit down and not open his mouth again by the most cool headed man in the room..... he realizes he is truly alone and spends the rest of the movie like that.
When he said he was going to talk some spoilers, I stoped the video, went and watched the movie and came back to finish the video. Thanks for making me watch this masterpiece :)
One of my favorite scenes in 12 Angry Men is when Jack Warden's character shoots the paper at the fan and it bounces off and it hits the older juror in the end. "Damn stupid thing to do." Always made me lol, classic film, definetely one of the greatest films of all time, hands down.
Lee Cobb is fantastic as juror three. I love his furious monologues, learning his motivations, and the story behind his rage. The logical fallacies he leans on to fuel his prejudice. He made the movie for me.
One of my favorite movies of all time. It’s still incredible to me how riveting and compelling a film about twelve men stuck in one room could possibly be.
Chris, I'm 54 and am glad to see a young man of yourself enjoy a truly classic movie. I myself saw this movie for the first time around 12 or 13, and despite no shootings or explosions but just great dialogue I also enjoyed it very much. Your good at what you do.
TheJRMproductions Great I have some hope in the younger generation. As Chris mentioned today young people see a b&w movie they instantly thinks it's old.
A funny anecdote regarding my experience with this movie: The year was 2000 and a friend of mine asked if I had seen '12 angry men'. I searched around and watched the movie and was in awe of how exceptional it was. A year later, I met the same friend who once again asked if I had gotten around to watching the movie. I said, "Oh, yeah. Thanks man. That was awesome." To which he replied, "Dude, if you liked this one, then you should go watch the original!" I was flabbergasted to imagine this movie as a remake ... since it dates back to 1957. After doing a bit of research I figured out this movie is the original one but a 1997 remake of it exists, and coincidentally is what my friend thought he had suggested to me in the first place :) Not gonna lie, I was facepalming at every memorable dialogue while watching the 1997 remake. It's not a bad movie by any stretch of the imagination and the cast are solid enough. It's just that the original is something else and sets the bar too high. I can only guess they remade it solely to "diversify" the cast. Probably in the near future there will be another remake titled "12 angry people" with some female actors thrown in.
They probably will. I don't really understand why tho as a woman I enjoyed it immensely and having women in the jury won't add anything to my experience. The movie isn't about gender nor race and that's ok not every movie as to be. It's time we start making GOOD new movies with women and minorities and leave the classics alone.
My dad introduced me to this movie a few years ago. He was shown this in a Management Seminar he had attended. He was so blown away that the weekend after he came back we as a family saw the movie together. I have now made it my mission to introduce my extended family to this masterpiece..😀
@@redhanded8344 it's interesting how two of the greatest action movies of all time Alien and Terminator 2 feature two lead actresses that aren't oversexualized and are genuine stone cold badasses you can't not root for. The argument of Hollywood being racist and sexist is strange, not a fan of forced diversity for the sake of filling a quota, I'd rather the writer and director produce the story they envision with no restrictions. The Oscars were a few days ago so this subject is getting a little irritating.
Yeah, the genders of the jurors don’t really matter. Plenty of modern productions of the original play have mixed gender casts, others do the usual all guys, some do a total gender flip. Plot’s the same either way.
I saw the beginning of the review. Stopped it. Found the movie, watched it. Then came back to watch your review. My god Im glad I watched it first hahahaha
I did the exact same thing as soon as he said he was going to get into minor spoilers, just finished it then and now I'm back. Certainly glad I watched it, I've always meant to
I just watched the movie, right after your review. I'm only 14 years old, and this film blowed me away. I was so intrigued with the story, the characters, the dialouge. I inspire to be a future writer/director so lately I watched many, many movies(Psycho, Shawshank, American Psycho, The Green Mile, Fight Club, 2001 and many more) but this one really stand out. The writing of this movie is pretty much flawless. So thank you, Chris for recommending this movie, becouse I would have never seen it otherwise. I'm actually thinking about watching Citizen Cane or Casablanca next, so I would love a review of those two. (Edit: Sorry for my bad english.)
That's amazing! I'm about your age I'm 15 and I dream to work in cinema I've been doing the same thing watching cult classics and masterpieces! Don't give up we will make it there
I admire your passion. If you haven't already, I suggest that you should also watch films outside of US namely Iran's {1996} Leila, Malaysian's {2011} Bunohan (I think this can be found on Netflix), Philippine's {1982} Batch ’81, Indonesian's {2014} The Raid 2: Berandal and also France's {2010} The Illusionist. These vary in genre and style. Enjoy!
Just watch them! Casablanca is the easier, more classical H style. Great story, iconic lines, some beautiful photography - the noir style. Kane seems groundbreaking and new even today
Another fantastically good B/W film is Treasure of the Sierra Madre with Humphrey Bogart. If you want to go back even further and watch a silent film get Battleship Potemkin which is a Russian film from the 20's. If you want to watch a musical get Singing in the Rain from the 50's. Or a drama get One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest a multiple Oscar winner from the 70's. If you want to see a classic Western get The Searchers or High Noon or Shane. All these films I have mentioned are a good as 12 Angry Men which is the highest praise.
I first saw it at the age of 10. I was absolutely captivated the entire time. The fact that 12 people talking in a single room for 90 minutes can captivate the 10 year old me, is testament to the absolute mastery of the movie in acting, directing and writing.
One of my favorite movies of all time. A true classic. Good job, Chris. This why I like you as a reviewer, a true student of film not just another you-tuber yapping opinions.
This is one of my favorite movies. One scene I wish you’d mentioned was the single shot as people got up and turned away from the one juror who was being highly inappropriate. That one gives me chills every time.
I see your perfect and I raise you at Perfect+. Indeed I saw it when I was younger and many times when as I've grown up and its one of those movies, in which there maybe 2-3, where there is no flaw.
The 5 best movies i have seen in my life is 12 Angry Men, Pulp Fiction, Das Boot, The Shawshank Redemption and Apocalypse Now. Of these, 12 Angry men might be the best movie. It is pretty much flawless, and sends a powerful message, the movie is a all time classic, it will be as relevant 100 years from now as it was when it was made, probably even more. I recommend all those that haven't seen it to do so, you don't wanna miss this film.
FabledSomething I agree (not w/ the favorites list but the fact that 12 Angry Men may be the best film of all time). My 10 favorite films list: 1. American Beauty 2. 12 Angry Men 3. Boyhood 4. Little Miss Sunshine 5. Ed Wood 6. Goodfellas 7. Paths of Glory 8. Blade Runner 9. Inherit the Wind 10. Eyes Wide Shut
have you seen the German TV version of das boot? it's really long, like 4-5 hrs if I recall, but if you enjoy the directors cut it's worth it. still hoping it gets a HD release as its DVD only last I checked
Twelve Angry Men is one of those "Perfect" Movies like Shawshank Redemption, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly & Blade Runner that just don't hit the rewatch value that I need to put them in my All-Time Top 11 {because I like to go one step beyond} list..... 1) Return of the Jedi 2) Zulu 3) Aliens 4) Star Wars: A New Hope 5) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 6) Raiders of the Lost Ark 7) The Vikings 8) Empire Strikes Back 9) Clash of the Titans {1981} 10) Gremlins 2 11) Airplane
8:34 no joke, when I first saw this movie, this scene made me go nuts (in a good way). I was the human embodiment of the shocked Pikachu meme. I was flipping out like "no way" and I was quoting it for a solid 5 minutes after it already happened. That one scene automatically made this one of my favorite movies ever. One of the best scenes I have ever seen.
Indeed a true masterpiece. Loved the moment when Martin Balsam's character changed his mind as he was a real smart one and very analytical so once he was swayed it was a great moment.
I completely agree with you, Chris. UA-cam critics are never talking about pre-1970 films, and there are so many amazing and important classic films, as well as hidden gems, that more people should see as film fans. So I am very proud that you are trying to bring more attention to the classic era.
What i like about Chris is that, instead of just reviewing only comic book movies and franchise movies like most youtube movie critics, is actually interested in cinema as an art.
Maybe free movies isn't the right term, but I remember when Hulu didn't cost anything and you could watch some old movies and Alfred Hitchcock Hour and stuff like that.
My mom told me few days ago, that I should see this movie. We had a conversation about morality and law. That was a thing that came to her mind at the end of our talk. I was like no way I'm so into special effects, sci-fi genre and new movies, what can be so special in old 1957 film, but I had to give it a shot. My mom has got a great movie taste. It was absolutely mesmerizing experience, I was really into the plot. And I have to agree that I have changed my mind at the end of a movie. Not only about that particular kid, but about law of death sentencing. Hugs from Poland :)
I love that movie. One of my Dad's favorites and so we watched that and many films from the first half of the 1900's. Great review. Looking forward to February.
He’s not exaggerating. I watched this film when I was 15 and now at 24 I feel the same I did then. I was blown away, chills and all. 12 angry men is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Probably the best movie ever made. Simple, concrete, no fuzz, no bullshit. Just a brilliant film with amazing actors. All is done in 90 minutes. No jumping in time. You are there with them. Incredible and every filmmaked should watxh this movie and take lesson of how it really should be done
Some context: when he says "do you really mean it?" After the guy threatens to kill Fonda's character, he's refrencing an earlier scenes when the jurers discuss evidence that the boy was heard saying "I'll kill you!" before the crime. There's a lot of discussion on whether or not the statement can be used as evidence of intent or of it's a common exclamation with no intent. I love this movie so much. Glad to see it getting the attention it deserves.the stage play it comes from is also excellent if you ever get the chance to catch a performance.
Really like this new series you're doing. As you said, UA-cam movie reviewers have their own cliches at this point (talking up 80s and 90s films), and talking about pre-1970s movies is a fresh idea that not many people are doing. You consistently stay ahead of the game, my friend.
Every human emotion on display. Sublime power on film. Every character give such performances that cannot be beaten. A cinematic tour de force....and filmed all in one room...
12 Angry Men has been on my top 10 list of all time since the first time I saw it. I'm so happy you're reviewing it, and can't wait to see your next Classic film.
This movie is, without a doubt, truly worthy of the title "classic". Anybody who considers themselves a film buff who has never seen it needs to see it right away. There is simply no excuse. I hear too often from people that they don't like B&W movies and they're doing themselves such a disservice by never seeing movies like this.
I saw this film whilst in high school English class and it had a profound effect on my thinking. It shows the power embodied in the phrase "innocent until proven guilty" and why we don't pronounce someone as "innocent" at the end of a trial but instead "not guilty" as we simply have reasonable doubts over the body of evidence levelled against the accused. It is why we live in a civilised society, where we would rather set 100 guilty men free than send an innocent man to prison (or in this case to his death). It still enrages me when journalists decide they have the right to insinuate someone is guilty before they are tried in court. Even if that person looks guilty as stink through publicly available evidence, it is not the job of the general public to take out their blood lust before justice is served. In fact publicly condemning people who are guilty before they have gone to trial is more likely to get that guilty person off charges, as they can successfully argue that media attention has prejudiced their case. So "trial by media" is a lose lose situation; either you are condemning an innocent person which is horrific, or you are helping a guilty person by giving them an extra legal avenue by prejudicing their case. But I guess all the journalists and their bosses are caring about is selling newspapers or TV ratings. A great review by the way, I think I will have to hunt down this film again. Amazing the amount of drama that can be created in a film set mostly in one room.
bigginsd1 the problem in this movie is that the juror is introducing his own evidence like the knife to provide reasonable doubt. It’s not his job to present evidence. It’s his job to use evidence provided. If this had happened in real life it would’ve resulted in a mistrial
Kris Maharaj is still in jail. It's heartbreaking. If only every jury was as thoughtful as this one. I guess corruption is just too powerful in some cities.
Still wondering what if the lady with the marks on her nose was from reading glasses. People are capable of seeing far away but not close. Also, was there a hole in the boys pocket? And few things that bugged me was how conveniently timed everything was.. someone walks out of the restroom and someone else walks right in. And at the very end when the guy on the other side of the door says.. times up. Right when the last guy says "not guilty"
@@rupman27isback it doesn't matter what type of glasses or vision. what matters is there is a possibility she may be near sighted and that she wasn't wearing them given that time of the night and the hurry... that's the _reasonable doubt_ . besides it's not the matter between guilty or innocent, it's between guilty beyond reasonable doubt or existence of a reasonable doubt.
@@milfsfilms I get you. But I still think they should of redid the trial and brought those questions to the stand afterwards. It would of made the story better if they would of tested the womans eye sight or something haha. Kind of weird how these 12 people can decide if a person should be killed or not. Just insane.
@@rupman27isback and because of that insane responsibility, they've to either be 100% sure he's guilty or just state "not guilty" Even if there's 1% chance that's the case. That's why it's stated "not guilty" instead of "innocent". He may yet not be innocent, but that's not the point. Also, I'm pretty sure the police must've checked his pocket and if it wasn't torn, the prosecution would've bought that point too when he can go as far as bring the shop owner to testify about the "rarity" of the knife
Glad to see you're going back to the classics. And it's really great that you're referencing the black and white, film(s) and not colorized versions. There was just something special about black and white film making. Great review! To add some of my favorites to review: African Queen, Them!, The Thing(original), Forbidden Planet, Invasion of the Body snatchers
I agree with Chris! First time i had seen this film i was hooked. And yeah i grew up through the 90s but i actually love certain b&w media. I love lucy being one of them. Was on tv all the time. This movie really is near perfect. Each character has a reason to be there and just enough detail to flesh them out rather then just being a prop character for a scene. Im actually going to rewatch this movie again now that Chris has brought it back to my attention. Seriously if you have never gotten into b&w movies make sure this is one of the few that you do!
Just watched the movie minutes ago and came here to comment. Wasted 35yrs of my life to watch this movie so late! Spectacular! Juror no.8! What an acting! Chris, as what you say - FLAWLESS!
@@kevin.afton_ the prosecution pointed out that the knife the kid had bought and then "lost" was very rare and the shopkeeper testified that the piece sold to the kid was the one and only he ever had. So the kid "losing" the knife seemed too big of a coincidence given that his father was killed by a similar knife. But when Juror 8 (Davis) puts the knife and states that he had bought it just 2 blocks away from the kid's home, the prosecution's whole point about the "rarity" of the knife goes out the window which means anybody in the neighborhood could've bought a knife like that and killed the man. Clear enough for you?
@@deveshpandey7489 Yes, clear enough. If only this had been the sole coincidence against him, you could say that. But there were just too many other instances.
Casablanca, Lawrence of Arabia, Sunset Boulevard, Citizen Kane, Notorious, It's a Wonderful Life, The Great Dictator, Rope, Bicycle Thieves and Rear Window are just some of my favorites, but there are so many amazing films pre-1970s hahaha Loved this review and 12 Angry Men is just perfect.
Most people of this generation (my generation) that claim to understand film don't care to watch these films anymore, and insist that Pulp Fiction and Shawshank (both amazing movies but still) are the best ever and it annoys me to see people ignorant of the movies that are the most important. Those movies you've listed, so many more. I remember this one girl saying I don't like thinking films if I don't like Pulp Fiction (It's really good, but I just think it's a bit overrated by most people today, it's not on the same level as The Godfather or Lawrence of Arabia), but then going on to say that movies from the 50s have no character development other than "Oh I'm a white straight male". You can imagine my reaction.
I think if someone thinks Pulp Fiction or Shawshank Redemption is the best movie they've ever seen is a perfectly respectable opinion, but if they imply that they are better than all the great classics out there and don't care to even watch any of the old classics then they are suffering from The Dunning Kruger Effect.
Likely you have your pre-1970 movies mapped out for the year, but I urge you view and review SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. It is not just another fluffy musical, rather it is a wicked and hilarious satire of fluffy musicals and of Hollywood in general. It doesn't hurt that Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor are at their peak in performance. Give it a look.
6 years ago, my Citizenship teacher showed our class this film when it was free on UA-cam. I was so interested in it that I watched at home with my mom and I was shocked at how goddam great the film was. Definitely one of my motivators for wanting to go into film.
I thought you were about to say "one of my motivators for wanting to become a lawyer." It certainly could influence someone to go into filmmaking, you're absolutely correct, WAAC9701!
Thank you so much. You're my favorite film critic and I find myself analysing film much like yourself. I feel older films are underappreciated and am thrilled you will be bringing forth your thoughts on some gems of the past. I'm looking forward to more of your recommendations. Thanks again.
Delighted to see you discussing this genuine classic. 100% agree with everything you say, Chris. To anyone who hasn't yet seen it, do yourself a big favour and watch it as soon as you can.
Some pre-1970s movies I'd recommend: The Good the Bad and The Ugly The 400 Blows The Night of the Hunter Sunset Blvd. Chaplin films like Modern Times or City Lights Hitchcock movies like Psycho, Rear Window, or Vertigo It Happened One Night
Brendan Quinn Ohh man, City Lights for sure. One of my favourite films of all time, alongside 12 Angry Men and Fritz Lang's Metropolis. Really hope Chris covers some silent classics in the future!
One thing particular is that there isn't any dramatic sound sequence, the acting, tge cinematography is too good, a total masterpiece. A timeless masterpiece.
Thank you for reviewing this. I've always loved the classics. Grew up on them actually. People my age know them well, but it's nice to see a modern review by someone whose opinion I respect so much as a movie critic. Again, thank you. Can't wait to see what classic you review next sir.
What people seldom talk about is how hilarious the film is. That's why it's so entertaining and can be watched again and again. It's wonderful seeing all these marvelous character actors reveal themselves: the prim broker, the palooka, the wimp, the bully, the silly ad man, the racist, the street wise, the I don't give a damn about anything, the old man excited for his moment in the sun, the everyman coach, the bemused immigrant--it's hilarious and gripping. The remake was too serious--it dropped the humor. Without that, it's just a tedious civics lesson.
I personally would recommend - It Happened One Night (1934) It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Rebel Without a Cause (1955) The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Chris, the first few minutes of this review convinced me to finally give this one a watch, and wow. I am blown away. Absolutely loved it. Especially the photograph scene at the end. And I honesty flipped out during the switchblade sequence the same way I might during an amazing action scene or an epic character reveal. And yeah, I honestly can't find a flaw with this movie without some serious nitpicking. I think there was like one messy shot, thats it, who cares. Anyway, thanks for the recommendation.
You are doing a credit to film lovers like myself. I don't have a top ten or top twenty films because it's so hard to put one movie over the next. For example, The French Connection or 12 Angry Men. Marty or Jaws, and I hate using the word arguably. Why can't we just love film. 12 Angry Men will always have a place in my heart and on my video shelf.
I still remember watching this movie in middle school. Non of us were looking forward to it, we just looked forward to not paying attention in class. But by the end of it everyone was engrossed in the film and the discussion we had afterwards was so engaging and fun. It really got us all thinking-love this movie!
Here's a few of the films i'd love to see you review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly A fistful of Dollars For a Few Dollars More The Dirty Dozen In the Heat of the Night Play Misty for Me Dr. Strangelove Once Upon a Time in the West
Maltese Falcon Sunset Boulevard Metropolis Singin' In The Rain Easy Rider Tokyo Story Psycho Seven Samurai Rear Window The Sound Of Music Breakfast At Tiffany's
The Searchers Rio Bravo Red River The Ox-Bow Incident The Big Sleep Point Blank Kiss Me Deadly Night of the Hunter Out of the Past Get Carter Yojimbo Seven Samurai Rashomon Enter the Dragon Psycho The Birds
I first watched this movie in my philosophy class. It was the first ever black and white movie I ever watched and the first ever movie that stuck me with questions about the human mind way after it was finished. I'll always be so glad that my teacher made us watch this, and altough at the time only me and my friend enjoyed it, It's such an amazing movie. This movie shaped me as a person and began my curiosity for both film and philosophy. Had it not been for my teacer I would've never even considered watching a B&W movie. I'm so happy youre bringing more attention to films like these because they're truly amazing.
i just watched 12 angry men after seeing your review. It's one of the best movies i have ever seen! please make more reviews for old movies because i wouldn't have seen this movie if it weren't for your review!
This film was profound, wow! I can’t believe they were making pictures like this in 1957. This is how you hold a mirror up to society. So relevant even today with “woke” ideology stating you can’t understand someone because your white or have privilege. 12 angry men proved that even in 1957 12 white men questioned their own prejudice & morality on a quest for truth & justice. I love how Juror #3 (Lee.J Cobb) with a tour de force performance. Tied his own trauma with his son with his bigotry towards the defendant, when he broke down in the end after trying to rip up the picture of him & his son as he sobbed “not guilty”. I had tears in my eyes. Bravo. Bravo I didn’t know old black & white films were this powerful. As a Latino kid from the inner city “slum” this piece of art burried itself in my soul. Thank You.
after i watch the film moths ago, i'm thinking, this movie made some 60 years ago, the scene is just in one room, yet the movie is more fascinating than BvS ....
Have loved it since my mum showed it to me when I was about 13. So I showed it to my 17-year-old students last year, you know, Netflix-Anime-CS generation, and was like: it's 1957, black-and-white and you will like it. And they went: No way! And you know what? They loved it... 😊
I was watching the UA-cam movie reactor, ‘Whimsory’ react to 12 Angry Men. She mentioned the prejudicial juror saying, “these people,” and she naturally wondered who, “these people” were exactly. Poor people, immigrants, a certain race of people, or what? She later would point out that you can’t really tell what the accused kid’s background is, just by looking at him, and maybe that actor was chosen for the role, because of his ambiguous ethnicity. It allows the audience to examine their own prejudices and assumptions. I bet that’s right, and if so, it’s a brilliant observation, and a genius level director’s choice, but maybe it’s something written into the original play. In any case, I watch as many reviews and reaction videos as I can of my favourite films of all time because I almost always learn something new. Thanks for making videos eh.
Spoiler: My favourite part is when the guy who says he doesnt sweat has his point proven wrong by not being able to remember the films he recently saw and actually starts to sweat. I got chills dude
I would say that guy has rarely been proven wrong
I was watching the movie today for the 27th time, and I just noticed that.
Dude looked Burn Gorman.
Mohsen Al Amine do you watch with your eyes closed
But was he proven wrong? He was talking about a movie he saw many days ago and he actually remembered many details about the movie.. the boy couldn't say anything about the movie he saw hours ago. Yes he was in shock but still... I can't see how he was proven wrong?
I bought the DVD. This movie is great. There was a deleted scene that showed the boys reaction after being charged with murder. He said:
_I did not kill him, it's not true! It's bullshit! I did not kill him, I did NOT! Oh, hey Chris._
Bruce LeeRoy i love you lol
Bruce LeeRoy LOL!!!
is that story true?
Crakatoot absolutely it's true.
That’s hilarious the room
When I first saw this, I was in high school and my film studies teacher made us watch it. All my classmates didn't want to watch it because it was old af, but in the first 15 minutes everybody's eyes couldn't leave the screen. If hormonal teens who are used to shitty films can watch this and enjoy it, then it's a good ass movie.
Bilal Khalid, same but I saw mine in Junior High
same, my English teacher made us watch it too. I glad I did
This movie is an absolute masterpiece I show all my other 16 year old friends this movie and they always love it, it's comparable to how everyone loves shawshank.
Chris Lyn We watched 40 mins of it today in my Government class and I just had to finish the movie tonight. It was brilliant
I have not seen the original one from the 50s, but I have seen the remake from the 90s. I don't know if it as good as the original though.
That scene where number 10 goes on a bigoted tirade and everyone just gets up from the table and walks away, not engaging him or giving him an audience! One of the best scenes ever put to film. So powerful!
If only we did that in real life...
@@marinaraman8238the 2020 edition would go like "straight white males have privilege you know what I mean? I'm telling you, lousy rotten good for nothin'. Sure some of them are alright but that don't change the fact that they benefit in this patriarchy know what I mean?... the... guys? Right? Straight white males? Especially cops... C'mon... right?"
Look up South Pacific, a musical from 1958. It features the song "You've Got To be Carefully Taught" and the story features a young Army nurse from Arkansas learning to love mixed race children. Amazingly, the film was a MASSIVE success, it was the top box office film of the year. It was part of a remarkable series of films cranked out beginning around 1955 that routinely denounced prejudice, and most of them either were nominated for/won Academy Awards or were big time successes at the box office. Really goes to show that attitudes were changing.
@@Roflcrabs Juror #10's monologue was a racist xenophobic diatribe that others were no longer interested in entertaining. The "2020" version wouldn't be whatever your jaded perspective is concerning white guys as victims.....
@@Roflcrabs lmao dude, if you really think white guys are the victims of society, you have a worse victim complex then I could ever imagine
Juror 8 is far more powerful than Goku could ever hope to be.
Who's Goku
Aslan9 bruh gotta be kiddin😭u don’t know what dragon ball Goku is
Duh, he's an actual father.
@@aslan9334 you're kidding right
@@aslan9334 the main character from the hit manga and anime Dragon Ball as well as its sequel Dragon Ball Z. Incredibly famous character across the world surprised you haven’t heard of him
You said it right...12 Angry Men is a masterpiece.
I have to say I saw this movie after reading the play, so I can appreciate the adaptation, but the scriped is just a copy the play. Its perfect but its not original...
daniel robas that’s called an adapted screenplay
Old Mivies are like classic cars. They don't make'em like that anymore.
Most of the B&W film from the 50s, 80% of all these movies are masterpieces. Especially The Wizard of Oz in 1939 that is also a outstanding film in b&w but with beautiful colors in the Oz world.
It is great
Lee J. Cobb is so damn good in this. He comes off as the 'villain' yet it's heartbreaking when he rips that photo in half at the climax.
Fantastic acting on his part. Brilliant production and directing too.
Yes, Lee J. Cobb is really the best actor in the film, even though we are all rooting for Henry Fonda.
But he starts off so normal, or relatable. His points are totally understandable and fair on the surface.
For me LJ Cobb stole the movie. He even overshadowed Fonda.
Several scenes in the film were modified to make this movie better than the TV play. In the TV play Cobb's character simply gives in angrily, then all the jurors including Fonda's character walk out. No nice humanistic touch of Fonda helping Cobb on with his jacket. Also, E.G. Marshall's character in the TV play actually walks up to the bigot, after all the other jurors have turned their back on him, and says "If you open your mouth again I'm going to split your skull". I think it worked much better in the movie. Marshall's character was completely focused on facts in the case and not emotion, so just telling the bigot "sit down and don't open your mouth again" was much more realistic IMHO.
Dear Chris i am 68 and i saw 12 angry men when i was 8 in France in 1959 and watched it more than 1000 times as it is the masterpiece of masterpieces !!!
May you have another healthy 68 more years
@@rozh996 Thanks for spreading a positive note
It's always gives me some kind of pleasure, whenever i read comment from people lived in the post 50s era❤
It doesn't get old. I watched it for the first time about 10 years ago and I watch it annually. Genuine feel good movie.
1000? So you watched it more than once a month for the last 60 years?
I think a lot of people missed this while watching the film, so I'm going to say it: when they get the architectural plans and confirm that it would've taken more than half a minute, you get this great scene with ''I'll kill him, I'll kill him!". Afterwards, after ALMOST A MINUTE the guy comes in the room asking if everything is alright, literally CONFIRMING that it would've taken the old man way more than 15 seconds. This was the intention of him coming into the room. And they use that very moment as well to then close that part of the evidence by handing him over the very same map that proved their case.
I also loved the fact that henry fonda wore a bright white suit, and Lee J Cobb the blackest suit of them all. So that when henry puts the coat on Lee, you'll get this conclusion where ''good and evil'' can see eye to eye after all.
You have a good eye for detail.
youre right about the time it takes between juror 3 STARTING to yell and the guy walking in to ask whats wrong, but whats odd is theres only about 13 seconds between him actually yelling the words "ill kill him" and the guy walking in. not sure if this was intentional or if it has any significance but great catch by you regardless
I’ve seen this movie probably 5 times and I didn’t even notice that point about the yelling until now. Take my like.
Holy shit thats genius
Wow !
The "you won't really kill me will you?" scene was perfection just like the rest of this masterpiece. Saw it a few days ago. One of the best films I have ever seen.
In this 12 minute video, Chris explains how he watched 12 Angry Men at the age of 12.
Mind. Blown. This must mean that the answer to everything: life, death, the universe etc.........is 12.
Umair Farooq 2012 is also where the apocalypse myth started.
@@umairfarooq4951 no it is 42!
The knife scene. The "you don't want to kill me?" scene. The "old man walking" scene. The glasses. The final "not guilty" after Cobb ripped the picture. So many moments that made me scream in joy. This is why I love cinema.
Facts
I'm a teacher and shown this for a 40 teenager students class... Over 90% of them were hooked from beginning to the end. It's that good.
They showed this movie in my high school class When I was there. I was the only guy in the class who liked it everybody else thought it was boring .
We always act out the play.
Al Mubarak those people who did not like should go watch shitty Transformers or Marvel/DC films.
I saw this movie for the first time in my civics & law class in the mid 90's. I loved it then and I love it now. One of the best movies ever made.
I had a bad attitude in school and despite just passing my exams one year I got put in the dumb English class where the students voted to study Stomp the Yard and Gridiron Gang. My friends were talking about how they got to study The Truman Show in class and I was super jealous.
I love the fact that the video is 12 minutes long
12 Angry Minutes
I mean...he seemed pretty happy talking about this movie SOOOOOO...
12 Enthusiastically Positive Minutes
hahahah
And he was 12 when he watched the movie :-)
"He don't even speak good English!"
"... he _doesn't_ even speak good English"
FUCKING CHILLS
And said by the character who's first language wasn't English
@@0Ablades0 Juror 11 killed it!!
@@michaelotis223 you don't really mean he "killed it", do you?
That was hilarious, lol
One of my favorite movies... I've seen it sooooooo many times... So good.
Not only was 12 Angry Men directed by Sidney Lumet it was his directorial Debut that’s how you announce you’ve arrived!
Not much of a direction. It's one room.
He also directed Before the Devil Knows You're Dead which is another amazing movie.
@@paulgreengodbro you have to know how to direct a story if you're gonna make 90 mins of dialogue set in 1 room a riveting suspenseful drama.
@@paulgreengodbruh that makes it harder to direct not easier lmao.
@@paulgreengod Keeping the film so engrossing without changing location shows that he is indeed very good at directing. That's a challenge, not an advantage.
I love the fact that Chris is the type of person that can talk about both classic film and DBZ in the same video.
You really convinced me. I have seen it just a couple of hours after having watched your review and I love it. I would have also mentioned the fact that after they have taken the final decision we don't get to see the result of the trial. The only thing that mattered was that everyone in the room agreed on the statement. Terrific
Javi Marin yeah I just checked it out a few hours ago, fucking amazing! It's like Dr. Strangelove in the sense that it surprised me that a thriller 61 years old can still keep me on the edge of my seat (Dr. Strangelove surprised me that a film over 50 years can make me laugh just as much as any other comedy today). And that ending was perfect!
Absolutely agree
@Arch Stanton I think what he meant is that we never know if he was actually guilty or not. The boy may have actually been guilty all along, but we never truly know
That Lee J. Cobb impersonation was amazing
Fuckin' A
He was great in On the Waterfront.
Almost as good as Frank Gorshin's.
I teach this film to my ninth-grade English classes. It is always amusing to watch them go from grumbling about watching a black and white movie to being completely galvanized by this masterpiece.
as someone in 9th grade english currently, this is so true 😭😂❤
I absolutely love 12 Angry Men, great review Chris!
I particularly adored the composition of the shot after that one prejudiced/racist guy spouts all his "he's one of them" comments. One by one each man just moves away from him, stand around the room with their backs to him, and eventually the guy himself just sits down in silence at the edge of the room and everyone moves back to the table.
That shot where he is standing helplessly in the center of the room has always been mesmerizing to me; I use it as one of my wallpapers!
It has so many layers to it as well. No one shouts him down, or hits him, or tells him he cannot say it. They let him have his tirade and his own words hang himself. The final part where he is told to sit down and not open his mouth again by the most cool headed man in the room..... he realizes he is truly alone and spends the rest of the movie like that.
When he said he was going to talk some spoilers, I stoped the video, went and watched the movie and came back to finish the video. Thanks for making me watch this masterpiece :)
One of my favorite scenes in 12 Angry Men is when Jack Warden's character shoots the paper at the fan and it bounces off and it hits the older juror in the end. "Damn stupid thing to do." Always made me lol, classic film, definetely one of the greatest films of all time, hands down.
Hahaha! Me too. I love that scene.
That's the only scene where I laughed.
Lee Cobb is fantastic as juror three. I love his furious monologues, learning his motivations, and the story behind his rage. The logical fallacies he leans on to fuel his prejudice. He made the movie for me.
I'm so glad Stuckmann is reviewing pre '70 movies. I look forward to this segment.
Edit: Another "perfect" movie by all standards is Casablanca.
*YES, Casablanca!!!*
Epic movie - definitely deserved a review in this series.
Rear Window is another great one.
Citizen Kane, Casablanca and Gone With the Wind are THEE pre-70s flicks.
One of my favorite movies of all time. It’s still incredible to me how riveting and compelling a film about twelve men stuck in one room could possibly be.
slimkt yeah, this movie is a cinematic masterpiece and i am over and over surprised how much lumet got out of such a limited setting
Chris, I'm 54 and am glad to see a young man of yourself enjoy a truly classic movie. I myself saw this movie for the first time around 12 or 13, and despite no shootings or explosions but just great dialogue I also enjoyed it very much. Your good at what you do.
MICHAEL SAJ I'm even younger than Chris and I love this movie. It's gripping from beggining to end without the slightest bit of action
TheJRMproductions Great I have some hope in the younger generation. As Chris mentioned today young people see a b&w movie they instantly thinks it's old.
A funny anecdote regarding my experience with this movie:
The year was 2000 and a friend of mine asked if I had seen '12 angry men'. I searched around and watched the movie and was in awe of how exceptional it was. A year later, I met the same friend who once again asked if I had gotten around to watching the movie. I said, "Oh, yeah. Thanks man. That was awesome." To which he replied, "Dude, if you liked this one, then you should go watch the original!" I was flabbergasted to imagine this movie as a remake ... since it dates back to 1957. After doing a bit of research I figured out this movie is the original one but a 1997 remake of it exists, and coincidentally is what my friend thought he had suggested to me in the first place :)
Not gonna lie, I was facepalming at every memorable dialogue while watching the 1997 remake. It's not a bad movie by any stretch of the imagination and the cast are solid enough. It's just that the original is something else and sets the bar too high. I can only guess they remade it solely to "diversify" the cast. Probably in the near future there will be another remake titled "12 angry people" with some female actors thrown in.
They probably will. I don't really understand why tho as a woman I enjoyed it immensely and having women in the jury won't add anything to my experience. The movie isn't about gender nor race and that's ok not every movie as to be. It's time we start making GOOD new movies with women and minorities and leave the classics alone.
My dad introduced me to this movie a few years ago. He was shown this in a Management Seminar he had attended. He was so blown away that the weekend after he came back we as a family saw the movie together.
I have now made it my mission to introduce my extended family to this masterpiece..😀
@@rahulthekkedath8923 similar story, watched it in a personality development program long ago!!
@@redhanded8344 it's interesting how two of the greatest action movies of all time Alien and Terminator 2 feature two lead actresses that aren't oversexualized and are genuine stone cold badasses you can't not root for. The argument of Hollywood being racist and sexist is strange, not a fan of forced diversity for the sake of filling a quota, I'd rather the writer and director produce the story they envision with no restrictions. The Oscars were a few days ago so this subject is getting a little irritating.
Yeah, the genders of the jurors don’t really matter. Plenty of modern productions of the original play have mixed gender casts, others do the usual all guys, some do a total gender flip. Plot’s the same either way.
I saw the beginning of the review. Stopped it. Found the movie, watched it. Then came back to watch your review. My god Im glad I watched it first hahahaha
Alex Ton I did just the same haha
Same
same
I did the exact same thing as soon as he said he was going to get into minor spoilers, just finished it then and now I'm back. Certainly glad I watched it, I've always meant to
Same. So many of us :D
12 min. video about 12 angry men
Johnny Wicked he should have uploaded on the 12th
Imagine if he did 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
or One Million Years B.C.
12 happy minutes! :)
Illuminati Confirmed!
I just watched the movie, right after your review. I'm only 14 years old, and this film blowed me away. I was so intrigued with the story, the characters, the dialouge. I inspire to be a future writer/director so lately I watched many, many movies(Psycho, Shawshank, American Psycho, The Green Mile, Fight Club, 2001 and many more) but this one really stand out. The writing of this movie is pretty much flawless.
So thank you, Chris for recommending this movie, becouse I would have never seen it otherwise.
I'm actually thinking about watching Citizen Cane or Casablanca next, so I would love a review of those two.
(Edit: Sorry for my bad english.)
*internally screaming* Your a Person Of Great Culture
That's amazing! I'm about your age I'm 15 and I dream to work in cinema I've been doing the same thing watching cult classics and masterpieces! Don't give up we will make it there
I admire your passion. If you haven't already, I suggest that you should also watch films outside of US namely Iran's {1996} Leila, Malaysian's {2011} Bunohan (I think this can be found on Netflix), Philippine's {1982} Batch ’81, Indonesian's {2014} The Raid 2: Berandal and also France's {2010} The Illusionist. These vary in genre and style. Enjoy!
Just watch them! Casablanca is the easier, more classical H style. Great story, iconic lines, some beautiful photography - the noir style. Kane seems groundbreaking and new even today
Another fantastically good B/W film is Treasure of the Sierra Madre with Humphrey Bogart. If you want to go back even further and watch a silent film get Battleship Potemkin which is a Russian film from the 20's.
If you want to watch a musical get Singing in the Rain from the 50's. Or a drama get One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest a multiple Oscar winner from the 70's. If you want to see a classic Western get The Searchers or High Noon or Shane.
All these films I have mentioned are a good as 12 Angry Men which is the highest praise.
I first saw it at the age of 10. I was absolutely captivated the entire time. The fact that 12 people talking in a single room for 90 minutes can captivate the 10 year old me, is testament to the absolute mastery of the movie in acting, directing and writing.
Something by Kurosawa would be great for next month's video!
Which one would be the hardest part.
Rashomon, 7 samurai and or Ikiru would be great.
Maybe Yojimbo? 7 samurai?
It's kind of awesome when you see a UA-camr you enjoy commenting on a another UA-camr you like.
Rashomon.
One of my favorite movies of all time. A true classic. Good job, Chris. This why I like you as a reviewer, a true student of film not just another you-tuber yapping opinions.
1 2 Preach!!
12 Angry Men is an absolute masterpiece and timeless classic.
Thanks for the pointless cliché
@@oldoddjobs There is a saying in my country that says "Who says the truth doesn't deserve punishment."
@@oldoddjobs No thanks for the unnecessarily rude and disrespectful comment, asshole
Among my top 5 favorites
This is one of my favorite movies. One scene I wish you’d mentioned was the single shot as people got up and turned away from the one juror who was being highly inappropriate. That one gives me chills every time.
Hello Melizabeth
You speak the absolute truth. Perfect movie.
I see your perfect and I raise you at Perfect+. Indeed I saw it when I was younger and many times when as I've grown up and its one of those movies, in which there maybe 2-3, where there is no flaw.
But there's no explosions ?!!!
The 5 best movies i have seen in my life is 12 Angry Men, Pulp Fiction, Das Boot, The Shawshank Redemption and Apocalypse Now. Of these, 12 Angry men might be the best movie. It is pretty much flawless, and sends a powerful message, the movie is a all time classic, it will be as relevant 100 years from now as it was when it was made, probably even more. I recommend all those that haven't seen it to do so, you don't wanna miss this film.
FabledSomething I agree (not w/ the favorites list but the fact that 12 Angry Men may be the best film of all time).
My 10 favorite films list:
1. American Beauty
2. 12 Angry Men
3. Boyhood
4. Little Miss Sunshine
5. Ed Wood
6. Goodfellas
7. Paths of Glory
8. Blade Runner
9. Inherit the Wind
10. Eyes Wide Shut
have you seen the German TV version of das boot? it's really long, like 4-5 hrs if I recall, but if you enjoy the directors cut it's worth it. still hoping it gets a HD release as its DVD only last I checked
Twelve Angry Men is one of those "Perfect" Movies like Shawshank Redemption, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly & Blade Runner that just don't hit the rewatch value that I need to put them in my All-Time Top 11 {because I like to go one step beyond} list.....
1) Return of the Jedi
2) Zulu
3) Aliens
4) Star Wars: A New Hope
5) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
6) Raiders of the Lost Ark
7) The Vikings
8) Empire Strikes Back
9) Clash of the Titans {1981}
10) Gremlins 2
11) Airplane
Watch to kill a Mocking Bird
Love this idea for a series of reviews. Though I'd like to also see your opinion from some 70s and 80s movies
Please I have a doubt on this movie in the end when Henry Fonda leaves the room and looks at the table the music goes stranger why is that?
8:34 no joke, when I first saw this movie, this scene made me go nuts (in a good way). I was the human embodiment of the shocked Pikachu meme. I was flipping out like "no way" and I was quoting it for a solid 5 minutes after it already happened. That one scene automatically made this one of my favorite movies ever. One of the best scenes I have ever seen.
I feel that The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is an absolute must for you to review
Indeed a true masterpiece. Loved the moment when Martin Balsam's character changed his mind as he was a real smart one and very analytical so once he was swayed it was a great moment.
Agree
E.G. Marshall, not Martin Balsam. Martin Balsam played the jury foreman.
@@judewakefield7213lol he was taking about Martin balsman when he raise his hands after jury 12
@@trailblazer1615 He said smart and analytical. That doesn't describe Balsams character.
@@trailblazer1615 The raised hand is a great moment though!
I completely agree with you, Chris. UA-cam critics are never talking about pre-1970 films, and there are so many amazing and important classic films, as well as hidden gems, that more people should see as film fans. So I am very proud that you are trying to bring more attention to the classic era.
Thanks a lot Chris. You made me watch this film. I'm grateful to you. This film is truly a masterpiece.
What i like about Chris is that, instead of just reviewing only comic book movies and franchise movies like most youtube movie critics, is actually interested in cinema as an art.
Would love for you to review Some Like It Hot.
I agree
YES! One of the best and funniest comedies I’ve ever seen in my life.
Greatest ever comedy.
Nobody's perfect.
YES
OH! This movie was my shit. I was going through the IMDB Top 250 list when I was in HS and saw it then. I think back when Hulu had free movies.
Maybe free movies isn't the right term, but I remember when Hulu didn't cost anything and you could watch some old movies and Alfred Hitchcock Hour and stuff like that.
Chandasouk That is exactly how I came across this movie too. The IMDb top 250 is the best intro into great cinema, I’m still working through it
I can only imagine what horrific film's you think are good.
countys32
Are you saying that 12 angry men is a horrific movie ?
My mom told me few days ago, that I should see this movie. We had a conversation about morality and law. That was a thing that came to her mind at the end of our talk. I was like no way I'm so into special effects, sci-fi genre and new movies, what can be so special in old 1957 film, but I had to give it a shot. My mom has got a great movie taste. It was absolutely mesmerizing experience, I was really into the plot. And I have to agree that I have changed my mind at the end of a movie. Not only about that particular kid, but about law of death sentencing. Hugs from Poland :)
I love that movie. One of my Dad's favorites and so we watched that and many films from the first half of the 1900's.
Great review. Looking forward to February.
He’s not exaggerating. I watched this film when I was 15 and now at 24 I feel the same I did then. I was blown away, chills and all. 12 angry men is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Yaniel Mendez agreed, first watched it at 17, a, 21 now and it's definitely the best movie of all time
thatevilchicken hey thanks. Finally get a nice comment on UA-cam. What a miracle
Yaniel Mendez bro all good!! It's the truth :)
He was trying as hard as he could to not say "I grew up with 12 angry men"
Hmm, that would've been interesting.
Is that after Snow white leaves?
Probably the best movie ever made. Simple, concrete, no fuzz, no bullshit. Just a brilliant film with amazing actors. All is done in 90 minutes. No jumping in time. You are there with them. Incredible and every filmmaked should watxh this movie and take lesson of how it really should be done
"I want to bring more attention to this era of filmmaking..."
OMFG Please do so, sir! Fantastic review! 👍🏻
Some context: when he says "do you really mean it?" After the guy threatens to kill Fonda's character, he's refrencing an earlier scenes when the jurers discuss evidence that the boy was heard saying "I'll kill you!" before the crime. There's a lot of discussion on whether or not the statement can be used as evidence of intent or of it's a common exclamation with no intent.
I love this movie so much. Glad to see it getting the attention it deserves.the stage play it comes from is also excellent if you ever get the chance to catch a performance.
Really like this new series you're doing. As you said, UA-cam movie reviewers have their own cliches at this point (talking up 80s and 90s films), and talking about pre-1970s movies is a fresh idea that not many people are doing. You consistently stay ahead of the game, my friend.
Every human emotion on display. Sublime power on film. Every character give such performances that cannot be beaten. A cinematic tour de force....and filmed all in one room...
12 Angry Men has been on my top 10 list of all time since the first time I saw it. I'm so happy you're reviewing it, and can't wait to see your next Classic film.
This movie is, without a doubt, truly worthy of the title "classic". Anybody who considers themselves a film buff who has never seen it needs to see it right away. There is simply no excuse.
I hear too often from people that they don't like B&W movies and they're doing themselves such a disservice by never seeing movies like this.
I will never understand people who “don’t like black and white movies”. Get your head out of your ass.
Sam D. You first.
Sam D. Stfu
I saw this film whilst in high school English class and it had a profound effect on my thinking. It shows the power embodied in the phrase "innocent until proven guilty" and why we don't pronounce someone as "innocent" at the end of a trial but instead "not guilty" as we simply have reasonable doubts over the body of evidence levelled against the accused. It is why we live in a civilised society, where we would rather set 100 guilty men free than send an innocent man to prison (or in this case to his death).
It still enrages me when journalists decide they have the right to insinuate someone is guilty before they are tried in court. Even if that person looks guilty as stink through publicly available evidence, it is not the job of the general public to take out their blood lust before justice is served. In fact publicly condemning people who are guilty before they have gone to trial is more likely to get that guilty person off charges, as they can successfully argue that media attention has prejudiced their case. So "trial by media" is a lose lose situation; either you are condemning an innocent person which is horrific, or you are helping a guilty person by giving them an extra legal avenue by prejudicing their case. But I guess all the journalists and their bosses are caring about is selling newspapers or TV ratings.
A great review by the way, I think I will have to hunt down this film again. Amazing the amount of drama that can be created in a film set mostly in one room.
bigginsd1 the problem in this movie is that the juror is introducing his own evidence like the knife to provide reasonable doubt. It’s not his job to present evidence. It’s his job to use evidence provided. If this had happened in real life it would’ve resulted in a mistrial
That phrase, so I'm told comes from history, the Salem witch trials..."It were better that 10 guilty go free, than 1 innocent man be put to death."
Kris Maharaj is still in jail. It's heartbreaking. If only every jury was as thoughtful as this one. I guess corruption is just too powerful in some cities.
Just watched the film and came here to leave a comment - you are not guilty in saying that it's flawless.
Still wondering what if the lady with the marks on her nose was from reading glasses. People are capable of seeing far away but not close. Also, was there a hole in the boys pocket? And few things that bugged me was how conveniently timed everything was.. someone walks out of the restroom and someone else walks right in. And at the very end when the guy on the other side of the door says.. times up. Right when the last guy says "not guilty"
@@rupman27isback it doesn't matter what type of glasses or vision. what matters is there is a possibility she may be near sighted and that she wasn't wearing them given that time of the night and the hurry... that's the _reasonable doubt_ . besides it's not the matter between guilty or innocent, it's between guilty beyond reasonable doubt or existence of a reasonable doubt.
@@milfsfilms I get you. But I still think they should of redid the trial and brought those questions to the stand afterwards. It would of made the story better if they would of tested the womans eye sight or something haha. Kind of weird how these 12 people can decide if a person should be killed or not. Just insane.
@@rupman27isback and because of that insane responsibility, they've to either be 100% sure he's guilty or just state "not guilty" Even if there's 1% chance that's the case. That's why it's stated "not guilty" instead of "innocent". He may yet not be innocent, but that's not the point. Also, I'm pretty sure the police must've checked his pocket and if it wasn't torn, the prosecution would've bought that point too when he can go as far as bring the shop owner to testify about the "rarity" of the knife
Glad to see you're going back to the classics. And it's really great that you're referencing the black and white, film(s) and not colorized versions. There was just something special about black and white film making. Great review!
To add some of my favorites to review: African Queen, Them!, The Thing(original), Forbidden Planet, Invasion of the Body snatchers
I agree with Chris! First time i had seen this film i was hooked. And yeah i grew up through the 90s but i actually love certain b&w media. I love lucy being one of them. Was on tv all the time. This movie really is near perfect. Each character has a reason to be there and just enough detail to flesh them out rather then just being a prop character for a scene. Im actually going to rewatch this movie again now that Chris has brought it back to my attention. Seriously if you have never gotten into b&w movies make sure this is one of the few that you do!
The scene where the Fan finally starts, my god i really felt satisfied for that particular moment, everything fits in this movie.
It's weird though, it has no bearing on the story but the claustrophobic shots and all the sweat just any kind of relief makes a difference.
Juror 8: *throws down knife*
Other jurors: bruh moment
Just watched the movie minutes ago and came here to comment. Wasted 35yrs of my life to watch this movie so late! Spectacular! Juror no.8! What an acting! Chris, as what you say - FLAWLESS!
It was just a power move.
So what does it prove? He could buy a knife like that. Doesnt prove anything.
@@kevin.afton_ the prosecution pointed out that the knife the kid had bought and then "lost" was very rare and the shopkeeper testified that the piece sold to the kid was the one and only he ever had. So the kid "losing" the knife seemed too big of a coincidence given that his father was killed by a similar knife. But when Juror 8 (Davis) puts the knife and states that he had bought it just 2 blocks away from the kid's home, the prosecution's whole point about the "rarity" of the knife goes out the window which means anybody in the neighborhood could've bought a knife like that and killed the man. Clear enough for you?
@@deveshpandey7489 Yes, clear enough. If only this had been the sole coincidence against him, you could say that. But there were just too many other instances.
Casablanca, Lawrence of Arabia, Sunset Boulevard, Citizen Kane, Notorious, It's a Wonderful Life, The Great Dictator, Rope, Bicycle Thieves and Rear Window are just some of my favorites, but there are so many amazing films pre-1970s hahaha Loved this review and 12 Angry Men is just perfect.
Most people of this generation (my generation) that claim to understand film don't care to watch these films anymore, and insist that Pulp Fiction and Shawshank (both amazing movies but still) are the best ever and it annoys me to see people ignorant of the movies that are the most important. Those movies you've listed, so many more. I remember this one girl saying I don't like thinking films if I don't like Pulp Fiction (It's really good, but I just think it's a bit overrated by most people today, it's not on the same level as The Godfather or Lawrence of Arabia), but then going on to say that movies from the 50s have no character development other than "Oh I'm a white straight male". You can imagine my reaction.
I think if someone thinks Pulp Fiction or Shawshank Redemption is the best movie they've ever seen is a perfectly respectable opinion, but if they imply that they are better than all the great classics out there and don't care to even watch any of the old classics then they are suffering from The Dunning Kruger Effect.
Dude honestly this whole classics thing is so honorable. Appreciate it
Likely you have your pre-1970 movies mapped out for the year, but I urge you view and review SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. It is not just another fluffy musical, rather it is a wicked and hilarious satire of fluffy musicals and of Hollywood in general. It doesn't hurt that Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor are at their peak in performance. Give it a look.
6 years ago, my Citizenship teacher showed our class this film when it was free on UA-cam. I was so interested in it that I watched at home with my mom and I was shocked at how goddam great the film was. Definitely one of my motivators for wanting to go into film.
I thought you were about to say "one of my motivators for wanting to become a lawyer." It certainly could influence someone to go into filmmaking, you're absolutely correct, WAAC9701!
Thank you so much. You're my favorite film critic and I find myself analysing film much like yourself. I feel older films are underappreciated and am thrilled you will be bringing forth your thoughts on some gems of the past. I'm looking forward to more of your recommendations. Thanks again.
Delighted to see you discussing this genuine classic. 100% agree with everything you say, Chris. To anyone who hasn't yet seen it, do yourself a big favour and watch it as soon as you can.
Some pre-1970s movies I'd recommend:
The Good the Bad and The Ugly
The 400 Blows
The Night of the Hunter
Sunset Blvd.
Chaplin films like Modern Times or City Lights
Hitchcock movies like Psycho, Rear Window, or Vertigo
It Happened One Night
I'd also recommend The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, or maybe another musical, like a Fred Astaire/Ginger Rodgers one like Top Hat or Swing Time
Brendan Quinn Ohh man, City Lights for sure. One of my favourite films of all time, alongside 12 Angry Men and Fritz Lang's Metropolis. Really hope Chris covers some silent classics in the future!
One thing particular is that there isn't any dramatic sound sequence, the acting, tge cinematography is too good, a total masterpiece. A timeless masterpiece.
Thank you for reviewing this. I've always loved the classics. Grew up on them actually. People my age know them well, but it's nice to see a modern review by someone whose opinion I respect so much as a movie critic. Again, thank you. Can't wait to see what classic you review next sir.
Speaking of law, you should do a review of To Kill a Mockingbird. It also came out before 1970 so it's perfect.
Definitely one of my favorite movie scripts of all time
Ben Wasserman true!!! It was executed so well!
Ben Wasserman
It’s not a movie script.
What people seldom talk about is how hilarious the film is. That's why it's so entertaining and can be watched again and again. It's wonderful seeing all these marvelous character actors reveal themselves: the prim broker, the palooka, the wimp, the bully, the silly ad man, the racist, the street wise, the I don't give a damn about anything, the old man excited for his moment in the sun, the everyman coach, the bemused immigrant--it's hilarious and gripping. The remake was too serious--it dropped the humor. Without that, it's just a tedious civics lesson.
I personally would recommend -
It Happened One Night (1934)
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Chris, the first few minutes of this review convinced me to finally give this one a watch, and wow. I am blown away. Absolutely loved it. Especially the photograph scene at the end. And I honesty flipped out during the switchblade sequence the same way I might during an amazing action scene or an epic character reveal. And yeah, I honestly can't find a flaw with this movie without some serious nitpicking. I think there was like one messy shot, thats it, who cares. Anyway, thanks for the recommendation.
i think the messy shot you're referring to was that scene where the man went on a "he's one of them" tirade. I honestly liked that shot messy or not
I think I see a Rear Window review coming soon...
A true masterpiece.
My all time favorite movie.
Same. Deffo a top 5 greatest movies of all time film.
I love how a review like this can make me watch a film that I otherwise wouldn't, thus making my world slightly bigger. Thanks for that Chris!
You are doing a credit to film lovers like myself. I don't have a top ten or top twenty films because it's so hard to put one movie over the next. For example, The French Connection or 12 Angry Men. Marty or Jaws, and I hate using the word arguably. Why can't we just love film. 12 Angry Men will always have a place in my heart and on my video shelf.
I still remember watching this movie in middle school. Non of us were looking forward to it, we just looked forward to not paying attention in class. But by the end of it everyone was engrossed in the film and the discussion we had afterwards was so engaging and fun. It really got us all thinking-love this movie!
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, sounds riveting I'm definitely going to watch this.
5th on IMDB
4.5/5 on Letterboxd
@@eyezack2778 True it's definitely a 10/10 imo
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@@jd5726 wrong it’s 1000000000000000000000000/10
I saw this movie in literature class after studying the play.
I absolutely loved it :)
Here's a few of the films i'd love to see you review:
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
A fistful of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More
The Dirty Dozen
In the Heat of the Night
Play Misty for Me
Dr. Strangelove
Once Upon a Time in the West
you forgot 2001
To kill a mockingbird
Maltese Falcon
Sunset Boulevard
Metropolis
Singin' In The Rain
Easy Rider
Tokyo Story
Psycho
Seven Samurai
Rear Window
The Sound Of Music
Breakfast At Tiffany's
Quick and the dead
The Searchers
Rio Bravo
Red River
The Ox-Bow Incident
The Big Sleep
Point Blank
Kiss Me Deadly
Night of the Hunter
Out of the Past
Get Carter
Yojimbo
Seven Samurai
Rashomon
Enter the Dragon
Psycho
The Birds
I went into this movie thinking it would be overrated. After finishing, it’s now in my top 5 favourite films of all time.
One of the best movies of all time. Period.
One of?
It IS the best bruh
@@norpriest521 I wouldn't argue with someone who says that, just to me personally, Deer Hunter and Blade Runner are THE best. This one is my #3
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Good.
Blade Runner is probably my top ten.
Anyway my no.2 is Catch me if you can lol
@@norpriest521 Just watched the other day Catch Me If You Can, like for the 4th time. Great movie, nowhere near my top 100, but I always enjoy it
@@swvi9459 how many movies have you watched?
I first watched this movie in my philosophy class. It was the first ever black and white movie I ever watched and the first ever movie that stuck me with questions about the human mind way after it was finished.
I'll always be so glad that my teacher made us watch this, and altough at the time only me and my friend enjoyed it, It's such an amazing movie. This movie shaped me as a person and began my curiosity for both film and philosophy.
Had it not been for my teacer I would've never even considered watching a B&W movie.
I'm so happy youre bringing more attention to films like these because they're truly amazing.
My Sociology professor recommended it for a course discussion. And I loved it although it wasn't my first black and white film.
i just watched 12 angry men after seeing your review. It's one of the best movies i have ever seen! please make more reviews for old movies because i wouldn't have seen this movie if it weren't for your review!
Really looking forward to these old film reviews! 12 Angry Men is gold.
This film was profound, wow! I can’t believe they were making pictures like this in 1957. This is how you hold a mirror up to society. So relevant even today with “woke” ideology stating you can’t understand someone because your white or have privilege. 12 angry men proved that even in 1957 12 white men questioned their own prejudice & morality on a quest for truth & justice. I love how Juror #3 (Lee.J Cobb) with a tour de force performance. Tied his own trauma with his son with his bigotry towards the defendant, when he broke down in the end after trying to rip up the picture of him & his son as he sobbed “not guilty”. I had tears in my eyes. Bravo. Bravo I didn’t know old black & white films were this powerful. As a Latino kid from the inner city “slum” this piece of art burried itself in my soul. Thank You.
after i watch the film moths ago, i'm thinking, this movie made some 60 years ago, the scene is just in one room, yet the movie is more fascinating than BvS ....
LOL SO TRUE
well i'm not saying that B v S is Bad, i'm saying that 12 Angry Man is better ...
Arif Rachman probably because none of the men in the room had a mother named Martha
@@dirtthrower1998 WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME?!
Have loved it since my mum showed it to me when I was about 13. So I showed it to my 17-year-old students last year, you know, Netflix-Anime-CS generation, and was like: it's 1957, black-and-white and you will like it. And they went: No way! And you know what? They loved it... 😊
Finally reviewing one of my top five favorite movies!
I was watching the UA-cam movie reactor, ‘Whimsory’ react to 12 Angry Men. She mentioned the prejudicial juror saying, “these people,” and she naturally wondered who, “these people” were exactly. Poor people, immigrants, a certain race of people, or what? She later would point out that you can’t really tell what the accused kid’s background is, just by looking at him, and maybe that actor was chosen for the role, because of his ambiguous ethnicity. It allows the audience to examine their own prejudices and assumptions. I bet that’s right, and if so, it’s a brilliant observation, and a genius level director’s choice, but maybe it’s something written into the original play. In any case, I watch as many reviews and reaction videos as I can of my favourite films of all time because I almost always learn something new.
Thanks for making videos eh.
Please do any Hitchcock film next!
This is my favorite video of Stuckmann's
Mahooza you must be new
osskeet Been here since 200k actually, just one of favourite films is all. How long have you been here?
Please do PSYCHO, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, VERTIGO, SINGIN IN THE RAIN, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S
What I love about this movie is that every single sentence said means something. I don’t think I have ever watched a movie like that.