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12 ANGRY MEN
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Sun 9 Sep 2007
There are many highly acclaimed modern-day movies that use beautifully scored music, glorious cinematography, perfect costume design, the newest most advanced sound and visual effects etc. etc. - which all wonderful ingredients… but many times the scripts and/or characters in these movies are simply sub-par. Should you yearn for great acting and wish to see a 1950’s movie that is in black & white, takes place in essentially two rooms (and strips away all the aforementioned trimmings) and thus requires only the best acting to pull it off… then take a look at “12 Angry Men”. WOW… what a great movie. The acting in this motion picture is absolutely phenomenal.
I have several other Oldie-Goldies recommendations for anyone reading this from my generation (Generation X)… Sunset Boulevard, All About Eve, It’s a Wonderful Life, North by Northwest, Double Indemnity, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Best Years of Our Lives, To Kill a Mocking Bird, High Noon and Rear Window… all of which I strongly recommend if you’ve never seen these…. they are all great movies! Though great movies… none stack-up to the acting performances in “12 Angry Men”.
Fri 6 Jul 2007
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Posted by blank blank under 12 ANGRY MEN , AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies , Crime , Drama , Henry Fonda , Oscar NominatedNo Comments
It is such a great drama with anger and personalities pitted against each other. The part that impresses me the most is that with all the anger in the movie, there is no vile language. It should be an inspiration to modern film makers that a great movie can be made without sex, violence, filthy language and car crashes. I am no prude; I do my share of cussing. I just think that we should have more movies like this with a lot of emotion shown without stooping to the stock attractions.
I see it again and again and never tire of it. I am sorry that with all the great acting Henry Fonda did that he never won an acedemy award except for the fake one for “On Golden Pond” just given to him out of guilt.
Thu 28 Jun 2007
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Posted by Barbara Lloyd under 12 ANGRY MEN , AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies , Crime , Drama , Henry Fonda , Oscar NominatedNo Comments
It gave me my first glance at what trial by jury meant. A room full of men ready to condenm, save one. I will always remember “INNOCENT until proven guilty”
Barbara Lloyd
Quitman,Tx.
Tue 27 Feb 2007
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Posted by Josh Porro under 12 ANGRY MEN , AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies , Crime , Drama , Henry Fonda , Oscar NominatedNo Comments
Brilliant script with the finest acting ensemble ever.
Brilliant script with the finest acting ensemble ever.
By: Charles Macrina
Tue 27 Feb 2007
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Posted by Josh Porro under 12 ANGRY MEN , AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies , Crime , Drama , Henry Fonda , Oscar NominatedNo Comments
A powerful story.
A powerful story of one juor going against extreme odds to stand up for he beleives is right in proving the defendance inocence. Wonderderful performances by all in the cast, with Henry Fonda and J. Lee Cobb at their finest.
By: Rob Leutz
