shocked!
Some movies will make people cry and heartache, some will make people excited and happy, but a great movie can make people feel a heartfelt shock and a kind of spiritual baptism. There is no doubt that this film belongs to the latter.
This film tells the story of an 18-year-old boy who was supposed to be "destined to die" because of a person's reasonal doubt. Later, this man persuaded the remaining 11 people to find the magical story of the boy not guilty.
The solemn stone pillar (life is in their hands, death is on their
Hands.) at the beginning of the film is in sharp contrast with the lazy attitude of the judge and the inexperienced jury, which makes the film full of contradictions and suspense at the beginning. After that, the plot is magically ups and downs in a room (the restroom is also included). The seemingly impossible task of "one person persuading 11 people" has become a reality under the hand of the screenwriter (really cheating), and all the plots are interlocking, without any abrupt feelings. It is hard to believe that a movie made in a room will become a classic handed down.
The film’s BGM is excellent, perhaps because the films of that era paid more attention to the rendering of music, or perhaps the director’s excellent musical skills. Whether it is a low-pitched beginning or a passionate ending, there is a great atmosphere of exaggeration.
Most people only saw the irrationality of the jury (12 people chose at will, no experience). In fact, is it really irrational? After the police, lawyers, and judges have thoroughly investigated everything about the case, they were not allowed to participate in the resolution. Moreover, if one of the 12 people disagrees, they have to continue the discussion. The reason why Americans use the jury system is because jurors are not controlled by anyone.
Maybe it's because everyone in the film sits according to the serial number and has not changed. After watching the movie, I don't remember their names and code names, but I always remember where he sits! This is art.
Okay, let's talk about the characters. There is no doubt that No. 8 is the leader of the “innocent” camp. From the beginning, “It’s really hard for me to raise my hand”, to the step-by-step rational derivation, and later when faced with the No. 3 “simulated assassination” Calm and unrestrained, very charismatic! In contrast, No. 3 is a firm supporter of "guilty", irritable, superficial, and thorough throughout the film. However, he is also a poor man and a failed father. I have to say that this character is very well portrayed!
No. 7, the idler, what does the child's life have to do with him? I have to go to watch my ball game! There should always be such a person among the 12 people, which shows the flaws of the jury system and is thought-provoking. The actual big boss of the "guilty" camp, No. 4, is a rational person who can no longer be rational, a pivotal figure; and the only reversal in the play is that No. 12 changed his opinion under his analysis and believed that he was "guilty." It is worth mentioning that he, who "never sweats", shed huge beads of sweat when he was questioned whether he could remember the movies he had watched, hahaha. On the 9th, the first person to stand up and support the 8th, several reasonable analyses convinced people, a respectable old man! On the 10th, a pretentious dictator shouted sternly: "Children in slums have no humanity!" 11 people left the meeting in protest. It satirizes the human prejudice that exists in the United States. On the 5th, a child who grew up in a slum was stimulated many times by the comments of other people. Inferiority and cowardice seemed to be a symbol of his being polished by this society.
Twelve angry men. Twelve talked about a sense of consummation in ancient times, such as a round table meeting (12 people); and "angry" is probably because it was the twelve people who gradually revealed themselves and "exposed" during intense discussions. Own blood. The so-called "anger" is bloody.
The most successful part of the film should be the whole debate process. The 8th only played a guiding role. Most of the reasoning was done by everyone together, not only reflecting the true meaning of the "jury", but also reasonable!
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