12 ANGRY MEN

12 Angry Men.

I watched the 1957 Classic 12 Angry Men a few nights ago. I love watching old movies, usually ones from the 30's and 40's, but i'd have to say the 60's was the best decade for films. 12 Angry Men sits in the middle, i've known about this film for sometime, but never had the chance to watch it. I recently bought it for £2.99! bargain.

12 Angry Men was nominated for 4 Academy Awards and had a famous cast. The film is about 12 Jurors and 11 are convinced that the defendant is guilty. The 12th man has no doubt that the defendant is innocence, and he tries to turn the others conclusion.

What I really love about this movie was besides 5 minutes at the beginning and end the majority of the film is set in one room. It doesn't do anything special with it camera work or editing. The film relies on it's good script and powerful performances. Proving you don't need to have big special effects to make a entertaining film.

Speaking to my tutor she said sometime people get too involved with filters and effects and forget about the real skill of editing. Years ago we didn't have plugin effects and filters it was Film, a Razor and Tape. When I think about that I realise how lucky I am. I have equipment and software at my finger tips that film makers of the past wouldn't be able to imagine, and sometimes I still moan!

12 Angry Men is only a hour and half long, which is a perfect length.