I wish I were more of a classic movie buff than I am. If I were, I'd feel more refined, more cosmopolitan, and more intelligent. But there are only a few movie "classics" that really stick to my ribs. 12 Angry Men, it turns out, is one of them.
The story line is inexcusably predictable. The movie pays tribute to progressive social and political values. It is unabashedly trite in some ways. But it is one of the finest Sidney Lumet films I've ever seen. I don't recall whether I've ever watched it through and through; tonight, I did.
I just stumbled across it as I was searching for something to watch after the Newshour with Jim Lehrer. And I got lucky. If you haven't viewed it...either, ever or in a long time, I recommend you find it and watch it. Here's a link to details about the film.
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