Review of 12 Angry Men

It is obvious from viewing 12 Angry Men that you are watching a play adapted for the screen. What is remarkable about this film is how well the movie works despite this. Most movies adapted from the stage feel excessively wordy and the locations get boring very quickly.

Not so with 12 Angry Men. As the film's plot progresses the camera angles get more claustrophobic, heightening the tension. As the balance of power in the hot, cramped jury room shifts, the film gets more exciting. The outcome of their verdict is never certain.

I liked it a lot. Go see it.
4 switchblades out of 5