Last weekend, I got to watch 12 Angry Men for the first time! A black and white movie about 12 members of a jury in a single room for the full duration of the film discussing the outcome of a case might seem boring, but it definitely was not. Within that one room were 12 very well scripted characters with various personalities, all consistent throughout. The arguments, debates, and banter made between the jurors was extremely entertaining and at times, even if unintended, comedic which I thoroughly enjoyed. At one and a half hours long, the movie length was also perfect. It made for a very enjoyable time.

The points made about the case were logical and well thought out. It was also great that they highlighted the potential fallacies of eyewitness accounts as well as various other factors which could easily go unchecked. It really made me wonder how many outcomes of cases are falsely judged based on insufficient consideration. Often it is impossible to judge a case with one hundred percent confidence when there are so many facets to consider. In the end, the final decision is really just a guess based on the evidence given. This kind of uncertainty is frightening considering the possible outcomes at stake, such as a life sentence or death penalty. Overall, the film was excellent and I would highly recommend watching it! Since it’s an older film, it also easy to find on YouTube.