It ’s freeze . Literally everywhere . So allow ’s watch something where it ’s the opposite . On the hottest day of the year in New York City , Sydney Lumet ’s 12 Angry Men are just walking into the deliberation way to return verdict on a slaying trial . All but one of the 12 believe the defendant is guilty .
12 Angry Men is one of greatest opus of American cinema . The 96 second picture drop almost it ’s entirety in one room with 12 very distinctly unlike character , each an older blanched male . Featuring an unbelievable performance from Henry Fonda , the movie is a arrant demo of how a heavy plastic film can be technically simple . A compelling story does n’t need special effects , a belt of fit and locations , or action mechanism and wildness . A celluloid only ask a relatable character and a compelling tale .
Shot by black and white cinematography fable Boris Kaufman , the film utilizes every corner of the room to tell its court - drama tale . With such piffling room the photographic camera kick upstairs storytelling with tv camera position , spectacular ignition , and sweeping movements , while Sidney Lumet masterfully blocks the characters .
But 12 Angry Men is more than a masterfully crafted flick . It uses it ’s story to discuss preconception , division struggle , judgement , selfishness , and human nature . And even tackling such huge themes it leaves you inspired and hopeful . So look on it and understand why it’sone of Christopher Nolan ’s top 10 films . And if you do n’t wish it there’splenty other pic on Netflix . [ Netflix ]
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