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Monday, March 19, 2001
Adapted from Reginald Rose's television play, this film marked the directing debut of Sidney Lumet. At the end of a murder trial in New York City, the twelve jurors retire to consider the verdict. The man in the dock is a young Puerto Rican accused of killing his father, and eleven of the twelve jurors do not hesitate in finding him guilty. However, one of the jurors (Henry Fonda), reluctant to send the youngster to his death without any debate, returns a vote of not guilty. From this single event, the jurors begin to re-evaluate the case, as they look at the murder - and themselves - in a fresh light.
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A Classic
Ciaran from Dublin, 08 May 2007
Henry Fonda delivers a sublime performance as the only man on the jury who just cannot accept the seemingly solid case against the accused and so he sets about picking through all the evidence to convince the other 11 jurors of their error of judgement. A true masterclass in character acting is delivered all round and the result is an engrossing movie from start to finish. Highly, highly recommended.
7 people out of 7 found this review helpful
A classic
David from Dublin, 28 Apr 2007
Anyone that has ever been called for jury duty will enjoy this. Solid acting from the entire cast and when you consider that most of the movie takes place in one room and you're engrossed for the entire duration, you then appreciate what quality film-making is all about. No special effects on this one :o)
7 people out of 8 found this review helpful
One of those films to see before you die
Laura from Galway, 22 Aug 2010
Im sure this film must be in those "See before you die" lists. It is a classic courtroom drama. It was originally a play so it does feel quite un-movie like at times. There is none of the fast paced editing or intrusive soundtracks that seem to pervade more recent courtroom movies. Almost every minue of the film takes place in a single room. Fantastic performances from all actors bring real, raw emotion to the screen. Watch it and then if you get the chance go see it on stage too.
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful
Super
Klair from Dublin, 20 Feb 2008
Henry fonda is amazing as the only guy who actually really listens to the evidence and sees if there are holes in it. Everyone else has made up their minds that the defendant is guilty before they entered the Jury room. What transpires is henry Fonda's character questioning the evidence and showing that there is a reasonable doubt..an absolutely brilliant movie!!!
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Cinematic triumph!
Sarah from Kildare, 30 Aug 2008
Twelve stunning performances, none more magnificent than the charismatic Fonda. An excellent study in mob psychology, with Fonda playing the only reasonable character. Through his logical line of questioning, the verdict is unanimously arrived at. Highly recommended!
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