'12 ANGRY MEN' MOVIE REACTION & COMMENTARY *First Time Watching*

Sorry for the delay friends it's been a busy one, I appreciate your patience! A bit more talking in this one than usual, the film completely roped me in!
I can definitely see why this movie has a 9 star rating on IMDb. This movie was phenomenal! The fact that the majority of this movie was filmed within one room and still managed to captivate me with its brilliant dialogue, amazing performances and directing just goes to show how impactful this movie is.
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[@seraphinaaizen6278]

I was watching this movie once and my brother stopped by to pick up some post I'd taken for him. And although he was only planning on stopping to get his post, the two minutes of conversation he saw in this movie (it was pretty early on, I think while they were going around the table near the start explaining why they all thought he was guilty) convinced him to just sit down, without saying a word, and watch the whole thing. He didn't even take his coat off. That's the kind of movie this is. Totally and utterly engrossing, and you get absolutely lost in the performances. Everything about his movie is perfect.

[@noneprovided689]

Lee J Cobb’s turn as Juror 3 is my favorite portrayal of any role, by any actor, ever. I first saw this when I was 14, and I remember thinking that I finally understood what people meant by saying that a supporting actor "stole the show".

[@snavs420]

The kid's face as the jurors leave the courtroom always gets me. It's absolutely heartbreaking.

[@tedrowland8672]

that's because he knows he was guilty

[@alfredroberthogan5426]

@@tedrowland8672 The overwhelming evidence indicates the young lad is not guilty. And no one ever deserves a death penalty nor a life sentence.

[@gawainethefirst]

The thing is, they never did prove a kid’s guilt or innocence. They just recognized that there was room for reasonable doubt.

[@gbt2009]

Exactly. The judge clearly says as long as there's a reasonable doubt. Juror 8 isn't trying to say the kid didn't kill his father, it's just possible he couldn't have. The others jurors aren't being convinced he's completely innocent, just that there's reasonable doubt.

[@frustbox]

As it should be. "Innocent until proven guilty." Law enforcement and prosecution are government privileges - they could overreach and just put anyone in prison arbitrarily. The Jury's job is not to determine innocence. Innocence is implied. The jury is not there to determine guilt either. Their job is solely to hold the prosecution accountable and prevent despotism. Did the government do a good job proving guilt? There's a line where one juror worries they might set a guilty man free - that would fall on the prosecution for being sloppy and providing dubious evidence.

[@shsrpr]

@@frustbox Right, and I think another thing that is lost on so many today is the axiom that it's better that 10 guilty men be set free than 1 innocent man be put to death.

[@garyclarke9685]

That's correct there is the chance the boy did commit the crime

[@jakubfabisiak9810]

That's why jury instructions are now wirded along the lines of "you must find the defendant guilty if the prosecution proves, to your satisfaction, that [statement] is true".

[@stillaboveground2470]

Juror #7: "You a Yankee fan?" Juror #5: "No, Baltimore." Juror #7: "Baltimore? That's like being hit in the head with a crowbar once a day." (As an Orioles fan, I sadly have to agree with this exchange.)

[@andrewjacksonbr]

My father showed this to me when I was 16, and said, “All men are male; not all males are men.” Salute to my father for showing me the value of empathy, logic, and patience. This movie is awesome. 👍

[@dsscam]

To their defense- it was HOT in there

[@llorona7847]

I’ve never heard anyone say that before but it’s brilliant and succinct. Your father sounds like a good man.

[@HobGungan]

I agree with the sentiment, but we need a new version of it. Not all men were born male and the positive traits associated with being "a man" in this context are not exclusive to people who were assigned male at birth, and denying this just allows the wrong kind of ideas to perpetuate.

[@davisworth5114]

@@HobGungan All men are born males. Maturity, circumspection, and good judgement traits that both sexes may share, and no one is denying it here. What wrong ideas are being perpetuated here? This is a psychological and character drama. You're trying to hijack this film to support your sexual issues.

[@artbagley1406]

@@HobGungan Definitely a fine suggestion and hypothesis, HG. A more diverse jury handling this same case, same evidence, maybe a defendant of different personal characteristics.

[@mastereppsreturns6586]

24:04 Look at the aggression slowly building behind his eyes. That's why the rest of the jurors got scared that he was gonna hurt him for real. Great acting.

[@DylansPen]

One of the best movies ever made. Henry Fonda says through the whole movie he doesn't know if the defendant is guilty, he just talks about 'reasonable doubt' which is what our justice system in the U.S. is built on. I live in the U.S. and have been on two juries. One was all people who took their responsibility seriously and the other was nearly all people who couldn't care less and just wanted to get out of there. You really don't know what kind of jury you will get as they just have a hundred average citizens come in and are chosen from the general public. Your comment that it's lucky Juror 8 was there is spot on. You can guess that in some juries there is no one that gives a damn about other people.

[@garyclarke9685]

Sad to think because of your excellent statement that many innocent men have gone to prison

[@christinegelabert1651]

@@garyclarke9685 thanks you get it. I'M an international prisoner advocate for OVER 35 years.

[@christinegelabert1651]

@Dylan I'm just curious, how long ago and was either of them for a for a murder charge? I'm an international prisoner advocate for OVER 35 years.

[@3DJapan]

Is it really that many? I've received the summons 4 or 5 times but they always said I wasn't needed at the last minute. If it's really that many people that might explain it.

[@WanderingRoe]

Amazing reaction, I’m glad you saw this movie, it’s one of my favorites! So simple yet so profound. You can’t beat a movie that captivates it’s audience by pure dialogue. Thank you for sharing this. 😄

[@StCerberusEngel]

An older movie I recommend to everyone is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). If you love older films with lots of character and great dialogue, seek it out. It's criminally overlooked today, even though everyone knows it for one line (that everyone misquotes).

[@richelliott9320]

A great idea any Bogart movie would be good to react to. The big sleep comes to mind

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

"Badges?! We don't need no stinking badges!"... The way the one bandit touches his shoes sends chills down your spine. Did I misquote? Mandela effect?

[@thegorn68]

What? A great movie without sex, violence, special effects, car chase scenes and base humor? No way!

[@SorchaSublime]

I love the metaphor of the father getting his and his sons photo together mixed up with the evidence.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Eve, wonderful reaction! I'm not sure what the law dictates in the land down under, but here in America, being sure "beyond a reasonable doubt" is the criminal standard. That's why OJ Simpson was acquitted, because the cops were so sloppy in collecting and testing evidence, and the prosecution was equally sloppy in the courtroom (having OJ try on gloves that had dried blood all over them ON TOP OF LATEX GLOVES, of course they didn't fit!), that his defense team was able to create reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors, even though it's likely most, if not all of them, believed OJ was guilty. That may not sound fair to some, but founding father John Adams, who was one of the architects of our criminal justice system, put it best: "I would rather see a thousand guilty men go free, than one innocent man hang."

[@Hexon66]

It's jury nullification, and has been going on for as long as there have been jury trials. This is just one of the most famous examples, where a rich black man benefitted, so it's brought up time and again for white people who feel victimized.

[@sjd5750]

Henry Fonda was a great actor!..So many films to choose from..He was one of those rare actors that when he was on screen he commanded your attention...I'll just suggest two.. "Grapes of Wrath."..and "On Golden Pond."..His last movie ('81) and he stars in it with his daughter Jane, who he had a strained relationship with in real life, and even in the film it showed through, which made the scenes between the both of them so real, and emotional...Phenomenal movie, also starring Katherine Hepburn as his wife, and Jane's mother...But, again, so many to choose from, from his long illustrious career.

[@GN-jn1ty]

"On Golden Pond" was great - I confess, I'm an "Old Poop" just like the Henry Fonda character. I loved when Katherine Hepburn asked "How's the pain?", and he says "Oh. pretty good, as pain goes".

[@sjd5750]

@@GN-jn1ty Lol!

[@cgmason7568]

And On the Waterfront

[@J_Rossi]

I remember this fondly from high school English class. Our teacher showed the film after we'd read the play. It didn't take long for it to become one of my favorite films. Found your channel through your reaction to 'Rain Man' (another great film) and am happy to see this one.

[@GrouchyMarx]

Some other B&W gems to suggest, "Citizen Kane" (1941) AFI's #1 on their Top 100 films of all time, "Casablanca" (1942), "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940) starring Henry Fonda of 12 Angry Men, "It's A Wonderful Life" (1946) Frank Capra's Christmas time masterpiece, "Sunset Blvd." (1950), "To Kill A Mockingbird" (1962), and I can go on! LOL! These will give you plenty of good classics to enjoy and add to your reaction videos. ✌️😎

[@richelliott9320]

Wow the grapes of wrath would be a great movie to react to I hadn’t thought of it

[@3DJapan]

Citizen Kane is considered the best movie of all time by many people. I'm surprised nobody has reacted to it.

[@GrouchyMarx]

@@3DJapan There's only one I know of... kzbin.info/www/bejne/poK2cqula9Stqas

[@dupersuper1938]

B&W? I'll add People Will Talk, All Quiet on the Western Front, Ed Wood, The Man Who Wasn't There, Night of the Living Dead, Metropolis, Miracle on 34th Street, The Day the Earth Stood Still and the Thin Man movies off the top of my head.

[@tedcole9936]

Great list. I’d add “The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit” starring Gregory Peck. Early 60’s, in Color, but roughly the same era as 12 Angry Men.

[@paintedjaguar]

There are a ton of great classic movies out there and I'd be happy to list some, in various genres. But as far as something similar to this, I'd go with another courtroom drama, "Witness for the Prosecution" (1957) starring Tyrone Power, Charles Laughton, and Marlene Dietrich. A fine cast in a fine film.

[@seanmcmurphy4744]

“Pardon me, don’t you ever sweat?” “No I don’t.”

[@wesleyrodgers886]

An excellent movie. It gradually pulls you in. ☺👍

[@DylansPen]

Yes the evidence at the beginning looks overwhelmingly in favor of guilty, but it's slowly refuted point by point.

[@matthewcooper3877]

Watched this in high school for Law . It changed the way I thought. One of the best.

[@lfcaaron3080]

Great film. Great reaction video.

[@paulsutubification]

How can a movie two generations ago continue to spellbound everybody who watches it in black-and-white, and in one setting.

[@roywall8169]

One of the greatest pieces of art ever produced.

[@tedrowland8672]

But he slipped through our fingers!!

[@Chris_34]

I vote not guilty, who's with me? :)

[@KTBroadcasting]

One of my favorite classic films!!! Great reaction! And I love that they never say what nationality or race the kid is - so it's always relevant. LOVE!

[@belugatoons]

The part where he reveals that he has an identical knife is one of my favourite moments in the entire film.

[@deckofcards87]

Eve I loved this reaction. You should watch more old classics! Especially if you love dialogue and back and forths - movies from the 30s till the 60s particularly, at least for the most part, are theatrical like that and they have such charismatic and beautiful actors. "Casablanca" and "Singin' In The Rain" are a few obvious movies I recommend :)

[@christopherbako]

Anyone notice the voice of Piglet from Winnie-the-Pooh? Yes, the actor was a juror😊

[@shallendor]

It is a true masterpiece! One of the best one room movies of all time, with a great cast and great story! And we never find out if the kid was guilty or innocent!

[@samwallaceart288]

This movie was originally a radio play. Rock solid dialogue, through and through.

[@frankrossi6972]

The kid's fortunate to have had this jury make the ultimate decision. Had they not been able to get Lee J. Cobb to come around, it would've been a hung jury, and the prosecutor could have retried the case. Not likely there would've been another Henry Fonda to stand up and say, "Hey, wait a minute, what about........"

[@andrewpetik2034]

The movie was released in 1957. The 1950's and before juries were men. Whether it was by law or custom, or both, i am not sure. This is one of my favorite movies. The storyline is amazing.... The cinematography is incredible... The character development is deep... The dialogue is intelligent.... The actors are top notch! Outstanding film. Try .. To Kill A Mockingbird. Another brilliant film.

[@westlock]

A supreme court justice ( who is a longtime fan of the movie) said that some of the things that happened in this jury room would have resulted in a mistrial.

[@sallyatticum]

Lots of jury misconduct going on here.

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

I was a very young teenager when I first watched this. I thought, because of the all white suit and the way he defended the accused. I thought it was a *sci-fi* movie and that *Henry Fonda's* character, was some kind of *Angel.* An *angel of justice* or something. YES. I was very religious back then. lol D'oh!!!

[@QuisletEsq]

This is one of my favorite movies. It was so nice to see you enjoy it.

[@stonewelltv]

If you’re looking for a phenomenal black and white movie, check out The Elephant Man (1980) starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins. A real tear-jerker

[@jazzmaan707]

To me, Lee J Cobb, the last juror did great in his role, as he made me hate him from the beginning. Yes, this is one of the classics.

[@davidtullis2810]

The director locked them in the room together several hours rehearsing. He wanted them to experience a hot closed in room with 12 people in it.

[@3DJapan]

We read this in high school, then I watched it in film school.

[@scozz6139]

Two great American legends in this great film, Henry Fonda and Lee J Cobb! Great story that takes place in one room!

[@jnagarya519]

This film is used in law schools. The juror who wants to "talk about it" is Henry Fonda, who also produced. All the others will be famous LATER.

[@kylefrank638]

Now that I've seen this movie several times, I'm seeing other people watch it for the first time, and it's just as interesting as the movie. She sees #3 bring up his kid, and assumed that him remembering how he fell out with his kid would be why he turns around to Not Guilty... when in fact, it's why he's the very last hold-out.

[@TheStruggleUK.]

Hi Eve! Really enjoyed your reaction and post talk about this great movie. I've loved it since I first saw it as a teenager here in the UK. Some of the greatest stage and screen actors of the 20th century in it. For two more great Henry Fonda movies/performances I really recommend the grapes of wrath and once upon a time in the West 😊 Keep up the great work!

[@MadrigalDream]

Kudos for presenting the most Emotionally Enthusiastic Response I've EVER seen on This Masterpiece ❤️ It was A Beautiful Sight 😍👌 On its own made me subscribe - can't wait to see what else You've watched 👍

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

I suggest you watch the 2007 Russian movie "12" which is based on "12 Angry Men". The setting is Moscow and the accused is a Chechen boy. Watching it with English sub-tittles I found it just as riveting as the American movie. As a boy, I saw the original TV presentation of this play. I'm pretty sure it was broadcast live back then.

[@stinkbug4321]

It might be illegal to by a switch blade but I know it's even more illegal to bring one into a courtroom much less a jury room. I don't know how it was in 1957 but in 2012 I had to empty my pockets and go through mettle detectors before I could even enter the building.

[@johnfrilando2662]

Great film! THE black and white classic. Casablanca Put it on your poll

[@adz_b]

Thank you for reacting to one of favourite films, love it when new people find it. 👍🇬🇧⚖️😀

[@jamesscanlan6240]

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say it's a perfect script with perfect casting and a legendary director.(Network, Dog Day Afternoon). Great reaction; I've subscribed.

[@ElliotNesterman]

_Twelve Angry Men_ was originally written as a teleplay and broadcast in 1954, back when American television was still trying to be a serious medium. The next year it was adapted for the stage and has been produced all around the world, though a Broadway production was not mounted until 2004. Because it is a one-set interior with a fairly large cast it has been a favorite of high school drama clubs since the stage version was published. There is also a stage adaptation called _Twelve Angry Women_ that has been popular in girls schools. You mention that you've watched _Psycho._ You may not have recognized that Juror #1 was played by Martin Balsam, who played the private investigator Arbogast in _Psycho._ There are, naturally enough, great films in black and white, many of which have been noted in others' comments. One that has not been mentioned yet is one of the most emotionally engaging of films is the 1966 adaptation of Edward Albee's 1962 masterpiece _Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?_ Directed by the great Mike Nichols, and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, and Sandy Dennis, it is an emotional roller coaster for the two couples: the hosts George (Burton) and Martha (Taylor), and their guests Nick (Segal) and Honey (Dennis). It is some of Taylor and Burton's best work, and certainly the best film that they did together.

[@ramonacosta2647]

It's called 12 Angry Men, but only a couple of them were angry.

[@johnchrysostomon6284]

A lot of Americans think this a great film showing the strengths of the jury system whereas I take the other view that it was simply a matter of luck to have a uror that cared for this to work

[@kirkdarling4120]

OTOH, I was in a federal felony jury in which something very similar happened. One sole juror refused to find the accused guilty and forced the jury into deliberating for four days after a trial that had lasted only four hours. In the end...we found the defendant not guilty.

[@justinm4497]

Yeah, truly a masterpiece.

[@markdayell61]

Amazing directing job from a true great; Sidney Lumet. If you want more of him, check out Fail Safe, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and The Verdict. All classics of cinema.

[@guyhenderson405]

Great dialog: Quentin Tarantino movies.....start with Pulp Fiction.

[@anthonyscully2998]

Great film. It shows how flawed the jury system is. The jury had one exception man amongst a group of common men. The boy would have died if not for the Henry Fonda character

[@davedalton1273]

Please watch more black and white films. There are many, many great ones!

[@janroberts8238]

Well done!

[@por1821]

Great reaction! If you want another Black & White masterpeice - I recommend Sunset Boulevard an amazing movie & also directed by Billy Wilder is Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe- hilarious. For black & white horror for me the British masterwork is Dead of Night (1945) - still frightening and brilliantly combination of four supernatural stories intertwined.

[@buckfan1969]

If nothing else, this is a strong argument against the death penalty. How many times was there NOT a Henry Fonda in the jury room? How many times have we heard that DNA evidence not available 40 years ago exonerates a prisoner? At least if they're still alive the mistake can be partially redeemed. If they're dead, not so much.

[@o.b.herbie4135]

If you’ve not watched it watch The Sting with Paul Newman and Robert Redford great film completely different to 12 Angry Men but an absolute classic film

[@Shnonan]

Fonda is amazing as Juror #8. If you enjoyed his performance in this perhaps check out Once Upon a Time in the West.

[@davidschecter5247]

This is what's called A CLASSIC FILM. Brilliant writing, impeccable acting, and the direction -- keeping it from getting stagey -- is fabulous. Check out more Henry Fonda films -- he did amazing comedies, too. Amazing cast. You should check out the 1960 movie INHERIT THE WIND for another brilliant courtroom drama, directed by the spectacular Stanley Kramer. And, of course, 1962's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD -- one of the greatest American films of all-time, with a legendary performance by Gregory Peck. It's a movie you will carry with you for the rest of your life.

[@ToABrighterFuture]

A reaction channel that hasn't reviewed "Casablanca" is kinda like an acappella group that's never done "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." But if you like crackling dialogue, "His Girl Friday" and "The Maltese Falcon" ought to be near the top of the list.

[@10INTM]

Did you catch the voice of Juror #2? It's Winnie the Pooh's Piglet.

[@chickmcgee1000]

Too many people can be swayed by a multitude of reasons to ignore the basic fact of, reasonable doubt. Benjamin Franklin said something to the effect that it’s better for one hundred guilty to go free before one innocent person be wrongly convicted. Seeing how much you enjoyed this film, it would be worth your time to take a look at the collective body of work this group of great actors left for us to enjoy.

[@MrRizzo1961]

Another great Henry Fonda movie you should watch is "The grapes of Wrath also a b/w movie ✌️❤️🙏🙏

[@vashna3799]

Henry Fonda’s Juror number 8 is the greatest hero in cinema

[@RobTheWatcher]

If you like listening to dialogue watch any movie Aaron Sorkin has written. A few good men for exampe.

[@LazlosPlane]

Great film. Great review!! Still think the kid did it, however.

[@mikhailpersad1208]

Have you watched The Apartment??????????????

[@rayezzo8889]

They don't make 'em like they used to

[@mattsharkey8437]

Watch Judgement of Nuremberg

[@neilgriffiths6427]

They made a remake of this, pretty much followed exactly - but the tense cinematography was nowhere near as good. As close to perfect as movies get...

[@Tim_Raths]

This film is perfect. You can't say that about too many films.

[@stevenwoodward5923]

I agree with your statement, but one thing. When Henry Fonda character bought a duplicate knife it wouldn't be admissible for discussion in a jury room. They are allowed only to discussed what was shown in court. It still doesn't take away from the movie greatness.

[@3DJapan]

@@stevenwoodward5923 I'm surprised they allowed evidence like the knife to be in the jury room. I could be wrong though, luckily I've never had to serve. I've been asked but they always said I didn't have to come in.

[@earldeanpowell]

Sooooo many of those men are stars or major character actors.

[@coffenguitar]

you can say that about sharktale

[@ralphficker167]

@@stevenwoodward5923 I think the second knife would be perfectly allowable during deliberation. Henry Fonda used it as part of the jury's discussion of the real knife, which was part of the trial. They are limited to what came out during the trial. But they can use other things to aid their discussion.

[@mdpetty53]

This movie was so brilliant not only because of the writing but by a truly heavyweight cast....led by the incredible Henry Fonda...but also EG Marshal...Jack Warden...Martin Balsam...Ed Begley...Lee J Cobb...The wonderful and young Jack Klugman...the young Robert Webber...just pure genius by every single actor.

[@buffstraw2969]

"The wonderful and young Jack Klugman...the young Robert Webber." I know, right? Klugman is so young here! And Robert Webber too. I grew up watching these guys on TV, guest-starring in many shows. It's sad to think they're all gone now. I'll never forget Webber as the visiting alien Ikar, in the sci-fi series "The Outer Limits" -- also shot in glorious black & white. Every one of these actors was brilliant!

[@buffstraw2969]

@@rayolsen8425 His unique squeaky voice is unmistakable.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@buffstraw2969 "Redjac! RedJAC!! REDJAC!!!"

[@richelliott9320]

@@Cosmo-Kramer to boldly go….

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@richelliott9320 Nice. I was wondering how long it would take someone to know this quote. LOL

[@kylefrank638]

Some of the best bits of writing: "Are you his executioner?" "I'm one of them." "He was just trying to bait me." "He did an excellent job." "Sure, there's some good things about them too. ... (half a minute later) ... there's not a one of them who's any good!" "What kind of a man are you? You have sat here and voted 'guilty' with everyone else because there are some baseball tickets burning a hole in your pocket? And now you've changed your vote because you say you're sick of all the talking here?"

[@demarek]

An utter masterpiece of a movie

[@ljay79]

12 Angry Men is a masterpiece.

[@strongdecaf3729]

If you're doing well-written, character-driven b&w movies from the 50s -- "All About Eve" seems like a good fit. :)

[@Proteus2905]

The gentleman who was so proud about the fact that he used to call his father "Sir" respectfully, needed a lecture about treating the elderly man across the table with some respect. Just a little side note.

[@migmit]

Somehow I never made that connection. Thank you.

[@davidpost428]

Brilliantly written, filmed and acted by a cast of some of the best actors of the day. Excellent. Thank you for being so engrossed in the film yourself.

[@leonmayne797]

I love Twelve Angry Men. The way the emotional and dramatic arc builds to a crescendo along with the emotional journey of the characters - complemented by the cutting dialogue - its a masterclass in storytelling.

[@toodlescae]

Not exactly like this but there was a series of movies spanning the 30's - 40's that were an excellent combination of murder/mystery/comedy, witty dialogue and great on screen chemistry with the main couple. It starts with *The Thin Man* in 1934.

[@Greenwood4727]

The interaction Between the main two stars, Myrna Loy and William Powell when i first saw it, made me want a relationship like those two

[@Chris_34]

Please consider reacting to Citizen Kane, Eve. One of the greatest films ever made and definitely in my top 5.

[@cjpreach]

If I ever wrote a screenplay this perfect, I'd feel like I had conquered the literary world. A Masterpiece.

[@brandonb.5304]

Another great reaction, Eve. I'd give a rec for a Hitchcock film from the same time period called Rear Window. It's another well-written film that takes place in one location. It's a murder mystery rather than a courtroom drama, but it ellicits emotions just the same.

[@tiredoffools8929]

This movie and Schindler's List are movies I always recommend to people who claim they don't like B&W films. So glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@zvimur]

I wish someone would get started on Chaplin's feature length comedies.

[@openfor45]

A great reaction to a great movie from long long ago. You mentioned you like strong dialogue, i suggest the movie "Shawshank Redemption'. Has great dialogue and narrated by one of the greatest.

[@bad-people6510]

It's not Guilty or innocent, it's guilty or not guilty. There's a reason for that distinction.

[@peterbooth793]

Henry Fonda put his own money 💰 and his reputation on the line to get this movie made. Pretty daring for the time.

[@margaretsmith756]

About as close to a perfect movie as you can get. SO happy you reacted to the original and not the inferior remake. Great reactions. :)

[@guyswing]

One of my all-time favorite movies; thank you for your terrific reaction video. Glad you enjoyed it! A couple of other classic B&W suggestions for you --- "Some Like It Hot" (w/ Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis & Marilyn Monroe), "Stalag 17" (Best Actor Oscar for William Holden, who didn't even want the part!), "Double Indemnity" (w/ Barbara Stanwyk, Fred MacMurray & Edward G. Robonson).

[@CassandrashadowcassMorrison]

Black and white. OK. THE CHILDREN'S HOUR made in 1961 and based on Lillian Hellman's play (which she wrote in 1934) stars Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, and Fay Bainter in the story of two teachers (and owners of a girl's school) who are accused by one of their students of being...ah...OVERLY fond of each other and all the hell that causes everyone involved in this small-town scandal. Do you DARE to watch and react? I would be most interested if someone your age shared your thoughts on that classic.

[@adamshame8980]

JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL AND OF COURSE I SUBSCIBED ... IF YOU LIKE THE COURTROOM DRAMA MAYBE YOU SHOULD LOOK AT "TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD " A 1962 FILM , GREAT STORY, GREAT BOOK , GREAT MOVIE , GREAT CAST , SEEN THIS WAY BACK AT THE THEATRE , DID I MENTION I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT , IF I MAY , SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO CHECK IT OUT DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DON'T CHEAT ... NO RESEARCHING , NO SPOILING THE MOVIE FOR YOURSELF EVEN IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO REACT TO IT , WATCH IT FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT

[@Chris_34]

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[@Rickhorse1]

I only was on a jury once & it was a civil case, not criminal...yet, while discussing it with the other jurors, I constantly thought of "12 Angry Men". One of the things I realized is that the jurors not having names (just juror #s) contributes to open dialog with each other. The focus is on the case, period. No system is perfect, but it's pretty damn good, IMO.

[@davidschecter5247]

Great insight. I never thought of that regarding the absence of names.

[@oot007]

Great reaction. You should see Hitchcock's legendary Rear Window - shot within one room and backyard view.

[@Grendelbc]

You need to watch a lot more black and white movies.

[@williamjamesayers7719]

One of the most phenomenal movies ever made and made in such a simple area: one room. But there was so much going on in that one room, too. 12 Angry men is one of my all time 10 favorite films ever made.