If you would like to watch another movie that is similar to this (not quite as meaningful from how important this movie to the US judicial system, or black and white) check out Glengarry Glen Ross. That movie might be the best acted movie of all time.
So true. The only thing that I saw him in where he wasn't cast as a gentle person was an original Star Trek episode-and it was a HUGE reveal that he was the baddie. He did quite a bit of voice work for cartoons, as well as live action
Wow Dawn, if you picked this at random you picked a masterpiece. One of the greatest movies in cinema history, and my favourite movie of all time. The room is filled with some of the greatest and most famous acting talent ever. The direction has inspired many since, and is considered a masterclass of the art. If you watch the filming angles, lighting, close ups, wide shots etc etc, it adds so much to the intensity of the film. You did miss a bit of the context for the racist guy a couple of times - he was referring to 'those people', meaning slum, low/working class, criminal types (as he see it), and it's why the one guy says 'how come you believe the woman's testimony, she's one of them too isn't she', meaning she also lives in a slum. Great reaction, really enjoyed it.
Another great B&W film, but a later generation, is "The Last Picture Show." Between these, try "In Cold Blood." Writing, direction and acting were the keys to these (and most) classic films. Today's cookie-cutter flicks are worthless. Why waste one's time?
@@chrisbowling4060 Your comment makes me think you only watch first-line release movies. Excellent films are still being made. You must make an effort to find them. Dig deeper.
@@magnificentfailure2390 Some are, but in an era of franchises and CGI, they are rare. Most are crap, but millennials and Gen Z'ers have been conditioned to accept mediocrity. Same with music, literature and politicians.
This film is regarded as an absolute masterclass in direction, hugely influential and still studied in film courses today. If you liked the style of it and want something with similar intensity, Sidney Lumet also directed Dog Day Afternoon, which is also held in very high regard: it's one of those films you just can't tear your eyes from. Oozes tension.
The dialog and acting was beyond amazing and one of the best of all time but it is not a movie that necessarily has cinematography it just has excellent camera work which is similar but different.
Bless your heart for not understanding the racism. We've come a good way when young people don't immediately recognize someone as a particular race. The accused is Hispanic or Latino. That is what the racism is based on. Love your reactions, Dawn Marie; keep it up. :)
The ethnicity of the accused is unclear. But "they" is a reference to some ethnicity. I thing one of the jurors says something about "garlic eaters" at some point doesn't he?
In the 1950s the prejudice was against Italians, Irish, anyone from the Eastern European area, European Jews, and to a lesser extent Cubans , South Americans, and Mexicans. We were blocking immigration from the Latin nations at that time. As a proud German-Irish descendant the racism was real and forced us to become politicians, cops and wealthy farmers to counter it.
The accused was Puerto Rican. In NYC in the 1950s there was a lot of anger and racism towards them as illustrated in West Side Story. It was called the great migration.
Love your reactions on this classic. If you would like more classic B&W films, try "To Kill a Mockingbird". My personal favorite. When it gets near Christmas, you should do "It's a Wonderful Life". That way you get to see three of the best actors of the past. Henry Fonda (12 Angry men). Gregory Peck (Mockingbird) and James Stewart (Wonderful Life). You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be happy, you'll get mad.
I agree, DAWN you should watch "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" it is a favorite of mine too, and GREGORY PECK is PERFECT as "ATTICUS FINCH" WONDERFUL MOVIE and BOOK. It was one required reading when I was in High School in the '60s. After we read the book our English teacher took us to the movie theatre to see the movie. I NEVER tire of this film
Let's add The Hustler, A Raisin in the Sun, and The Pawnbroker. These and the aforementioned movies were all shot--wisely--in black and white by choice.
From Wikipedia: "The film was selected as the second-best courtroom drama ever (after 1962's To Kill a Mockingbird) by the American Film Institute for their AFI's 10 Top 10 list.[8] It is regarded by many as one of the greatest films ever made. In 2007, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant"
Dawn, you already saw a movie with an older Lee J. Cobb (Juror #3), the man who you said needed a hug at the end. He was Lt. Kinderman, the detective in The Exorcist. He was one of the premiere character actors in American film and stage for three decades in the 20th Century. The part of Willy Loman in the stage play "Death of a Salesman" was written specifically for him by Arthur Miller.
@Gerald H My parents were lucky enough to see him on stage in this role. I've always been jealous. I did see Brian Dennehy on stage, and that was something too.
More B&W goodness you might like to try 'Doctor Strangelove', 'Paths of Glory', 'Key Largo', 'The Maltese Falcon', 'The Day the Earth Stood Still', 'Psycho', 'To Kill a Mockingbird', 'The Man in the White Suit', 'The Third Man', 'A Touch of Evil'...
Great reaction to a great film! It was originally broadcast live on TV on the anthology series, Studio One, in 1954, three years before the film was made. Two actors from the teleplay, Joseph Sweeney (Juror 9) and George Voskovec (Juror 11), repeated their roles in the film.
@@DawnMarieX one of the reasons that you love B&W films is because the best directors were able to use shadow and light to envelope you. I would suggest "Citizen Kane" and "Touch of Evil" by Orson Welles and "Strangers on a Train" and "Rope" by Alfred Hitchcock. They are both masters at it. I believe "Rope" and the movie you reacted to, "12 Angry Men" were originally stage plays. And in Rope, you will see the first 360 degree pan in a movie.
@@shawnmiller4781 Except for Henry Fonda who had been a major star since the 30s, the others were great character actors from both Broadway and Hollywood.
Key Largo (1948) is another classic b&w film that's in a relatively restricted setting: a hotel on Key Largo, Florida. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Edward G. Robinson. It's a thriller, and a great one.
Long ago in a previous century, my high school produced a faculty play, and it was this. I was blown away both by the writing, and by the fact that our teachers could move us like that.
'To kill a mockingbird' is one of my favourites. Edge of the seat stuff with twists and turns, think you'd love it! Btw, just thought of another, equally as tense, 'Shadow of a doubt', a Hitchcock film.
Citizen Kane. Widely regarded as the best movie ever made from a cinematography standpoint. I’m surprised no one in the comments has mentioned it because it’s so highly regarded in the pantheon of great films.
Juror #2, the man whose voice you said was "so cute", is played by actor John Fiedler. For many, many years Fiedler was the voice of Piglet in the Disney Winnie the Poo cartoons. And yes, his voice is very cute. Oh, and the defendant was Hispanic, and yes, Juror 11 was racist.
A great script, a great director and a room holding twelve great actors. It really is one of the great movies. There are a couple of british black and white films that spring to mind: "A Night to Remember" and "The Dam Busters".
The dapper man, E.G. Marshall, I first saw on TV as the host of the National Geographic show. That was the main reason I have my whole life been deeply fascinated by documentary shows.
Great choice! This film is a great character study of how people with different backgrounds see the same event. One of my favorite things about older films is how natural the actors are. You can almost match some of them to people you have known. If you ever have a feeling to watch an amazing foreign film, I recommend "Rashomon". It's a Japanese film made by the great Akira Kurosawa. Just be prepared to read subtitles.
I'd argue for "Harakiri" (1962). Both films are masterpieces, and I too love "Rashomon", but Harakiri is a more cohesive film that viewers can understand the first time through. Rashomon can be quite a challenge for people juggling subtitles and conflicting testimonies.
I love Rashomon. We did it in my College theater department. I played The Woodcutter. No I'm not Japanese. Great movie.Kurosawa is one of my favorite directors.
Honestly, for quite a long time, I’ve thought that Fonda’s performance is one of the weakest in the film. He was very bland. The only juror I find less compelling is Juror 12. And Juror 7 and Juror 12 are by far my least favorite characters in the film. But at least Juror 7 was interesting.
Great reaction Dawn Marie. This is my all-time favorite movie and consider it as some others the greatest film ever made. I did my term paper for the film course i took on it. This movie started as a TV movie then went on to be reshot as a film and eventually made its way on Broadway. The acting, cinematography and screenplay are a masterclass of how a movie is made. Can't ever get bored of this movie. I recently watched it with my son and he loved it as well. So glad the younger generation can appreciate this kind of movie. It really doesn't take a massive amount of CGI to make a great movie. Glad you loved it. Racism was a factor for juror #10. The accused is Hispanic so that's what they were getting at. Its impressive that you caught it real early with the last hold-out juror #3. His relationship with his son as the reason why he wanted the accused to be guilty. A TRUE CLASSIC FILM. If you want to check out another classic you should see "To Kill a Mockingbird"
The next time you're in the mood for an "old movie", I highly recommend "Singing in the Rain". It is a musical so it's a little harder to edit for RUclips but it is simply fantastic. Faaaar better then it should be really. It's not black and white but it did come out 5 years before 12 Angry Men.
The room they are in are physically getting smaller (the set is) as the movie progresses. It's not something you consciously notice but it gives the impression of increased pressure and emotional reactions.
Wonderful reaction and so happy you're finding out how incredible black and white films can be! Other black and white recommendations for you: Arsenic and Old Lace (even set at Halloween, hint hint!) Harvey Mr. Smith Goes to Washington High Noon It's a Wonderful Life (def. one for Christmas time) And as a side trivia, the soft-spoken man that you kept saying wouldn't yell at anyone also is the original voice of Piglet in the original Winnie the Pooh movie. 😄
American jury trials can take a few days to many weeks..if a jury sends a note to the judge saying they are deadlocked..or can’t seem to agree…the judge will send them back for further deliberation…if they come back a second time saying they are unable to reach a verdict..the judge will declare a mistrial..the defendant will return to lock-up..and the district attorney will decide if there will be a re-trial…but once someone is found not guilty..he CANNOT go on trial for the same crime..it’s called double jeopardy…but in this movie..in real time..they were discussing the case for about an hour and a half..if they said we can’t decide after an hour and a half…no judge in the United States would allow it..
I love about this movie that you can replay it start to finish with 11 of your friends. All you need is a table, chairs, pen, paper and 2 knives. Everyone plays a role. Everyone has amazing lines. Everyone embarks on a journey.
There's no upper limit to how long Juries can deliberate for. They can take as long as it takes. The record for longest jury deliberation is four and a half months. The shortest deliberation ever was for one minute. I fucking love this movie. Lee J. Cob is amazing in it and his barnstorming performance just steals the whole damn thing. But everyone plays it so well. The camera work, the writing, the pacing...everything about this movie is perfect.
Another Black and White movie for your perusal woud be " I n cold Blood :" starring Robert Blake Another 60s thriller You'll never forget this one..A true story
What amazes me about this movie is it’s set up like a play, one set with a few moments in a bathroom, completely dialogue and performance based, structured episodically in that they handle the different arguments one by one. With all that it still feels incredibly cinematic.
Another very enjoyable reaction video, Dawn Marie. This has long been one of my most favorite movies If you're looking for other B&W suggestions, you might consider "Double Indemnity", with Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyk and Edward G Robinson.
At the time of the film, prejudice and traditional thought was being challenged in many areas. The color line in Baseball was broken 10 years prior. And it set of a chain reaction in the decade to follow. Civil Rights cases were springing up everywhere. This film was a comment on the attitude of the times for sure. The battle lines were being drawn. Sides were being taken. This film sure demonstrated that. 12 Angry Men is a film that can easily be a documentary about the effect of blind prejudice. How it can cloud reason and common sense. No doubt this is a lesson that can be played in any era. And since we are onto courtroom drama. I suggest the courtroom drama of all courtroom dramas. Judgement At Nuremberg 1961. A film with such an array of talent. And a clear message of what Justice is all about.
Have you seen It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street (original one) yet? Both films that could be locked in for around Christmas. Citizen Kane is widely acknowledged as the best or one of the best films ever made. Hitchcock's Psycho? The 39 Steps? Strangers On a Train? Rear Window is often in Black and White as well because the colour prints degraded. The colour was eventually redone, but and Rear Window is my favourite Hitchcock movie. Want more Humphrey Bogart? The Maltese Falcon. Also, The Third Man, Roman Holiday, Seven Samurai (Japanese film, subtitles). There's lots of classic black and white movies.
Some notes: - Juror 2 was also the voice of Piglet in the original animated version of Winnie The Pooh, which made the first time I watched the film a very strange experience... - "One of them": the suspect (and the woman testifying) are some kind of unspecified minority - In reality, Juror 3 and Juror 10 would have probably been struck from the jury for their behaviors, and Juror 8's actions would have probably resulted in a mistrial (he introduced outside evidence, conducted a separate investigation, and brought up arguments not used during the trial itself)
There are three ways to continue this: - Another courtroom movie: _Witness for the Prosecution_ (1957) or _To Kill a Mockingbird_ (1962) - Following the career of Sidney Lumet: _The Hill_ (1965) and _Serpico_ (1973) - More films with Henry Fonda: _Once Upon a Time in the West_ (1968) and _Yours, Mine and Ours_ (1968)
Once Upon the Time in the West and Yours, Mine, and Ours would be quite the double feature for Henry Fonda study. I’m not sure if it would be good for Dawn, but interesting contrasts
@@amexgirl84 Well, _Once Upon_ could also be compared with _My Name Is Nobody_ and _Yours, Mine, and Ours_ with _You Only Live Once_ . I was only meaning that Mr. Fonda was a great versatile actor.
To kill a mockingbird, In cold blood, Key Largo, Maltese Falcon, The Big Heat, A Patch of Blue, Lillies of the fields...... Sooo many I think you'd enjoy
Very good reaction Dawn! There are SO many b&w movies, from at least the early 30s thru the early 60s... You can look at the movies that were nominated/won Academy awards to get a very long list of potentially great films. I recommend To Kill A Mockingbird (1962) which the director preferred to shoot in b&w for very important artistic/symbolic reasons. It's another great courtroom-related drama that I'm sure you'll enjoy for its perspectives on youth and race!!!
This was fun to watch! Thank you! And, since you asked, there are a few recommendations for you for black and white movies. 1) The Ox-Bow Incident (1934), which also has Henry Fonda. 2) The Longest Day (1962), a war movie with many stars from all over Europe and the US. 3) Grapes of Wrath (1940) and again, with Henry Fonda.
Another classic black and white courtroom movie with some angry men is "Inherit the Wind" and it is based on an actual court case in 1925 (the movie is from 1960).
Dawn, Well Done! You picked an absolute must watch masterpiece. Many camera & set tricks were used to help feel the tension increase in the room. You could feel the heat as the actors were sweating. The walls were moved in during the film to add a sense of claustrophobia for the viewer. The camera angle would change and close ups were used brilliantly as well.
When you say "give me b/w recommendations", I assume you mean old b/w movies? Not newer movies that have chosen b/w for artistic reasons? Man, there are so many good b/w movies... - The Defiant Ones (1958) - To kill a Mockingbird (1962) - Inherit the Wind (1960) - It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) I'll leave it at these five...but I could go on "forever".
Super reaction video as always. (Your editing is smooth by the way and I'm liking the new colour and pictures quality). I really recommend "It's a Wonderful Life" 1946 Frank Capra movie with James Stewart. It's looong but so good! Great reaction material too 😉
Excellent reaction to a great movie. We read this, then watched the movie in elementary school and took a few days to talk about it. Maltese Falcon, or To Kill A Mockingbird next!
You picked a couple good B&W films. You definitely should watch Some Like It Hot, hilarious, great cast & voted best comedy of all time by AFA. It was directed by Billy Wilder one of the all time greats - he also did the fabulous Sunset Boulevard & Double Indemnity both stone classics!
So enjoyed your reaction. Glad you are into these classics...check out "To Kill A Mockingbird", "Anatomy Of A Murder, "Psycho", "Double Indemnity", "Out of The Past" just to name a few great ones.
I started watching your videos for your accent. I guess I just missed hearing the beautiful voices of my inlaws who were from Glasgow and Dundee, different accents but both were lovely. They were two of the finest people I've ever known, they've both passed now. I was lucky enough to have served two years at Submarine Squadron Fourteen on the Sandbank by Dunoon at the Holy Loch in the Firth of Clyde. I absolutely loved it there. We'd travel to Inverness every other weekend because of a great steak house in the town, we visited Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle every time, that never got old. My oldest daughter was born in Greenock. She still goes to Perth every few years to visit her relatives. I went back several times to visit local friends I made while I was there and watch the Cowal Highland Games at the gathering, the Edinburgh Tattoo, and see all the history everywhere you looked in Scotland. I really miss the Scottish bacon and the black pudding, it was awesome in the traditional breakfast. So like I said, I started watching for your lovely accent but I keep coming back for your sense of humor, and your being adorable really helps too, lol. We know you like black and white movies now (my favorite) and we also know you like goofy comedy so I'd like to suggest reacting to some Marx Brothers movies, some of my favorites are, A Night At The Opera, Duck Soup, A Day At The Races and Room Service. Keep up the great work...
I really enjoyed your reaction to this classic. If you want to see another great black and white film please consider a 1946 film called "The Best Years of Our Lives." It was a big hit when it was released and won the Academy Award for best picture. I heard Stephen Spielberg say in an interview that it's his favorite film and it's definitely one of mine.
One of my favorite details that I just picked up on on my yesterday (3rd time) viewing is that originally the glasses guy says he never sweats, but when doubt arises that the boy is guilty he has a single bead of sweat drip down his face
No sex, no violence, no bad language, no explosions, no stunts but completely entertaining all the way through and as you said, all in one room, so no big budget either Top quality script, performances and cinematography Here's another on for you, The Blue Lamp 1950
Well, people use language that others don’t like sometimes. And who decides what language is good and bad? I used to think that way because it was how I was taught. But then I started to question everything. It changed everything. Sometimes I use language some people don’t like, sometimes I don’t. I don’t need to, but I will on occasion because I don’t attach morality to words. They can be used in any way I chose. I agree, it’s a great film. And those things you’ve mentioned aren’t necessary here. But they are necessary for some films. Like Schindler’s List for example. Different movies require different content and I don’t attach morality to it, as long as they’re appropriate to the telling of the story. If there was a lot of violence and sex it wouldn’t make sense here. But it might elsewhere. What’s right for one person isn’t right for another. I don’t make judgment calls like that. I can enjoy this, Schindler’s List and Terminator. Both have content that serve the plot effectively. Morality doesn’t play any role.
I’d recommend “Harvey”, “The Maltese Falcon” , “Dial M for Murder”, “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington”, “Meet John Doe”, “Arsenic And Old Lace”, and “It Happened One Night”. Not all of these are as tense as the films you’ve seen, but they are all pretty great IMHO.
I've seen this 5 or 6 times over the years, and now rewatching it again it is amazing how it pulls you in. It really conveys the feeling of a hot, humid, sweaty summer day. And the scene where Henry Fonda pulls out the knife and sticks it in the table is so effective even after having seen it many times. The costumes are also an underappreciated factor. They are not showy, but they help individuate (if that's a word) the characters. Alfred Hitchcock's in "Lifeboat" is another film set in a restricted area, (a lifeboat on the ocean during ww2) that transcends the limitation.
Great reaction. I never really thought about the fact that at the end you finally see the jurors walking outside in the fresh air, but this is a good insight about a subtle touch in a film that is otherwise set in a single room.
Brilliant movie. When we watched this in junior high, every kid watched!. I got my high school social studies teacher to play Braveheart, and only 2 kids watched. I was one of them!
Dawn you give the best reactions. Especially when Angriest dude breaks down. You are the only one who immediately said he needed a hug. You instinctively knew he was experiencing inner conflict. He secretly knew he was wrong in regards to his son. But here in this setting with a spotlight on his reasons for voting guilty he exposes himself as regretful for his actions in the past. I don’t vilify him because I’ve been where he was in my own life. I did something a long time ago I shouldn’t have done. My friend said I know you are going through a tough time with something. He didn’t know what it was but he just kind of sat there with me all quiet until I started to tell him what had happened. This guy has been torn up about his kid for years. He simply bottled up his feelings of regret and turned it into animosity toward kids. He holds on desperately to his justification for fighting his son and alienating from the family. This just has to be the best movie screenwriting I’ve ever seen. It so good you need another word for it. It’s better than good. It’s great. What’s better than great? Because that’s what this is.
Dawn, I bet you’ve got some Halloween films lined up, but could you possibly react to any of the classic Universal monster films like Frankenstein, Dracula, the Invisible Man, the Wolfman or Creature from the Black Lagoon? They’re all B&W, I think you’d like them.
Some interesting notes. Joseph Sweeney, the eldest juror, was born in 1884. His father grew up during the Civil War, may have even fought in the Civil War. The bigot was Ed Begley, father of Ed Begley Jr., a notable actor of today. The director locked the actors in this room for a few hoirs and had them run lines, no camera. Piglet was one of the jurors. So these actors found it a little easier to feel the ... tension. No explosions. No car chases. No shootouts. No hand-to-hand combat. No special effects. And yet, you could stay focused and eager to see more.
I loved your reaction to this timeless classic. I could really tell you were totally invested in this drama. Thank you. For another classic, similar to this in scope is "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" starring Jimmy Stewart. You should put it on the list.
I remember a High School teacher of mine had the class watch this movie. At the time I didn’t think too much of it. But now as an older man it really is a special movie.
This is one of my all time favourite films. A masterpiece of writing, directing and acting. You really feel the tension in the room and get a real sense for who each character is. Plus, I’ve always loved the fact that Juror 2 (the timid bloke who worked in a bank) was the voice of Piglet from the 60’s through to the mid 2000’s. It’s a tremendous cast, with some really impactful performances.
Loved your reaction to this. It really was a character study in human nature. Smart dialog and a very recognizable cast (for me). If it black and white you want, try "LIfeboat" from 1944. It's an Alfred Hitchcock. Another very good Hitchcock movie was his first color movie "Rope" from 1948 another tension filled thriller of his.
I was going to recommend Lifeboat and Rope, as well as Dial M for Murder as other films that are filmed mostly or entirely in one scene. That type of restriction puts more emphasis on the writing and acting to portray the story. And they're all Hitchcock.
Well done DM! So many people anymore won't watch ANYTHING that's B&W. You've gotten the point of film. It's more about content and presentation. When I first saw this I was struck by the power of one. There have been many similar stories since. None this good. Listening to you makes me smile.
Probably won't read this, but Paths of Glory is a great Black and White movie directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas, another great Black and White movie by Kubrick is Dr. Strangelove with Peter Sellers and George C. Scott.
This is such a well-written script. Once I saw it I was stucked to the screen. Such a great dialogue; It really show all kinds of different people and how they think, and perhaps, not, think. Timeless subjects.
Hi Dawn-Marie, I'm a retired actor and I played Juror 3 (the antagonist who holds out to the end). I remember the line, "Jeese, I can feel the knife goin' in..." as he remembers his own son stabbing him. I think they cut that line out here as opposed to the stage play. I hope that puts this character into perspective. I was proud to play this part because I strongly oppose the death penalty and it's been a joy watching a open-minded young lady such as yourself watch this. Might I suggest '10 Rillington Place' with Sir Richard Attenborough? It's a difficult watch but worth it. If you do I'll tell you a story Sir Richard told my late Mother while filming this. (I've also enjoyed your Monty Python watches which has been hysterical! Looking forward to your Fawlty Towers views.) All my very best wishes to you and yours. Simon-Peter
This movie and "Rashomon (1950)" should be required viewing for all entering law enforcement, they should be required for all but you know what I mean.
This was earlier telecast, one of the very early "teleplays" on television in 1956. It was also updated in the late 90s. There is a lot of conversation of which is the best, but most people agree that this vision is superior. Both of the other versions are available on RUclips. The boy appeared to be southern European, probably Italian. There was a lot of prejudice against Italians in the 50s. Most of these actors had sterling careers through the 60s and 70s particularly in television, but also a few movies. The lead actor is Henry Fonda, one of America's most acclaimed film actors, the father of Jane Fonda. You caught the bespectacled guy sweating. I didn't catch that on first watch. This was kind of like a federal felony trial I was on in the late 80s. It appeared to be an open and shut case...the trial itself took only one afternoon. We wound up deliberating for four days. I was the foreman and tried to tell the judge we were a hung jury, but the judge refused to allow us to hang it. We finally came to a "not guilty" verdict about the same way these men did. The next black and white movie you should watch is To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the best movies It was the masterpiece of acclaimed America film actor Gregory Peck. In it, Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. It's rated within the top 100 films of all time by everyone who rates movies.
Loved your reactions to Casa Blanca and 12 Angry Men!! I would suggest watching 'A Christmas Carol' with Alistair Sim from 1951 for the upcoming holiday season, when it arrives 🙂Thanks for the great reactions! One other B/W suggestion would be 'Paths of Glory' with Kirk Douglas, directed by Stanley Kubrick from 1957...cheers
I've been watching a lot of movie reaction channels and it's very refreshing to find someone in October not choosing a movie simply because it is October and Halloween is coming. This is why I chose to watch this reaction tonight. Keep offering something different!
I am so thrilled that you're enjoying these old Black & White movies! Suggestions off the top of my head... SUSPENSE: Psycho or Shadow of a Doubt. ROMANCE and COMEDY: Roman Holiday; His Girl Friday; My Man Godfrey; It Happened One Night; The Lady Eve; The Shop Around the Corner. DETECTIVE: The Maltese Falcon. IGNORED (on RUclips) CLASSIC: The Third Man. AMERICANA: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. SILENT (probably not good for RUclips but maybe Patreon?): City Lights (comedy); Metropolis (sci-fi). SAMURAI: Seven Samurai, or Yojimbo. GRAB BAG: Wild Strawberries, To Have and Have Not (with Bogart and Bacall!!), Touch of Evil. Thanks for the hard work, I'm loving your reactions!
@@Dave-hb7lx Good pick! Also, I just realized that The Lady Even also has Henry Fonda in it - but in a much different context. It's surprising how good he was in a comedic role.
This one started out as a play on TV, then a stage play. Having it set in the one room was perfect for the budget and logistics, as well as the tense drama. For comparison, the stage play The Odd Couple was set mostly in one room (Oscar's apartment) but the film version tried to move the characters around a little more, with the two men ending up one fight chasing each other to the roof of the building. But so much of it still takes place in the one main room that it still feels like a stage play. I think that's a typical problem with stage plays being adapted to movies, but just in the case of 12 Angry Men, it feels like it has to be in the one room. I was just noticing the bio of one actor, the little bald guy. His name was John Fiedler, and he was a popular character actor for a long time. He was still doing voice work for Disney by the 2000's appearing in The Emperor's New Groove and Square/Enix's Kingdom of Hearts games. He died in 2005 at the age of 80, RIP.
ive been foreman on a few juries. some child rxpe cases. some white collar embezzlement cases. one common assault. it is gosh darn wild. & it does strike you, as you look around the room, " _these_ ppl are deciding someeone's life?" _JC
That was a neat reaction …the one juror Ed Begley…believe me he was a good actor…well anyway when he keeps referring to ‘Them’ he’s talking about youths that live in low income inner city neighborhood’s..slum conditions, where people struggle to to eek out a living, can cause a dysfunctional family atmosphere..and sometimes a parent would take it out on the children…and there’s a greater chance the kids could run with a bad crowd which could lead them to stealing, fighting, skipping school, etc…so the old guy is discriminated against those youths who live in poorly overcrowded, unsafe, socially undesirable neighborhood’s. I hope this paints a clearer picture.
Ed Begley appeared on an episode of the Fugitive (Man in a Chariot) and he had in his wallet a copy of his summation -according to his son(EB Junior). 29:15
I enjoy all of your reactions, you're great. An underrated black and white movie that I think you'll enjoy is "The Clock" it's a romantic film but one of my all time favorites. Hope you give it a shot 😁
If he's not guilty, he can't be tried on the same charges. A real all-star cast. Nobody delivered lines like Jack Klugman. Ed Begley's son was also a successful actor. The young man on trial was Puerto Rica, but I don't think this was specified in the film. It was original shown on early TV as a teledrama (1954) and was then adapted for the stage (1955). The film version that you watched came in 1957. The one-room staging was well suited for a TV set and a legit stage. It was brilliantly adapted to the film by Sidney Lumet. "The Verdict," "Serpico," and "Network" are all works of genius, but there are many others.
This is a great reaction! Thank you. Please do more classic black and white films. Here are 3 I really like: The Bad Seed, A Woman's Face and Whatever happened to Baby Jane? BTW new sub
the man with the wire spectacles is E.G. Marshall. he's the narrator of the radio drama, "The CBS Radio Mystery Theater." one of the greatest radio dramas of all time.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this. It's an absolutely classic for a reason. Fantastic reaction! If you want to try out a movie which was filmed in Black and White on purpose to enhance it you must try "The Elephant Man" which is utterly brilliant. It was made in 1980 when colour was available but they took the decision to shoot in B&W for that lovely atmosphere and grain it gives. It's a phenomenal film.
12 Angry Men is just a classic. I watched the whole movie, again, about a month ago and still love it! Lots of huge names on that jury. Such a cool black and white movie!! Enjoyed the reaction!!
There are just a handful of movies I would consider perfect. 12 Angry Men is one of them. Timeless. Flawless.
It's one of the few I make sure I watch every year.
It's up there with Con Air
Jurors aren't allowed to introduce evidence. Dramatically, the story is wonderful.
Technically, Henry Fonda would have caused a mistrial. 😭
If you would like to watch another movie that is similar to this (not quite as meaningful from how important this movie to the US judicial system, or black and white) check out Glengarry Glen Ross. That movie might be the best acted movie of all time.
It still blows my mind that this film was made in the 1950s.
I can't hear John Fiedler's voice without hearing Piglet in the back of my mind "Oh... d...d... d... d.. dear."
Also The Bob Newhart Show.
The small guy with the gentle voice was the voice actor of Piglet in Winnie the Pooh.
The late John Fiedler
So true. The only thing that I saw him in where he wasn't cast as a gentle person was an original Star Trek episode-and it was a HUGE reveal that he was the baddie. He did quite a bit of voice work for cartoons, as well as live action
He was also one of the patients on The Bob Newhart Show.
Jack Klugman was Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple (TV).
Another commenter said he was a marine in WWII.
One of the finest movies ever made. One room essentially and incredible dialog.
Wow Dawn, if you picked this at random you picked a masterpiece. One of the greatest movies in cinema history, and my favourite movie of all time. The room is filled with some of the greatest and most famous acting talent ever. The direction has inspired many since, and is considered a masterclass of the art. If you watch the filming angles, lighting, close ups, wide shots etc etc, it adds so much to the intensity of the film. You did miss a bit of the context for the racist guy a couple of times - he was referring to 'those people', meaning slum, low/working class, criminal types (as he see it), and it's why the one guy says 'how come you believe the woman's testimony, she's one of them too isn't she', meaning she also lives in a slum. Great reaction, really enjoyed it.
Very well said
Another great B&W film, but a later generation, is "The Last Picture Show." Between these, try "In Cold Blood." Writing, direction and acting were the keys to these (and most) classic films. Today's cookie-cutter flicks are worthless. Why waste one's time?
Yeah this is the first video I've found of hers and I'm wicked impressed at that choice
@@chrisbowling4060 Your comment makes me think you only watch first-line release movies. Excellent films are still being made. You must make an effort to find them.
Dig deeper.
@@magnificentfailure2390 Some are, but in an era of franchises and CGI, they are rare. Most are crap, but millennials and Gen Z'ers have been conditioned to accept mediocrity. Same with music, literature and politicians.
12 of the greatest actors of that generation with one of the greatest directors
Oscar winners and Oscar nominees,Emmy winners and nominees all over the place!
This film is regarded as an absolute masterclass in direction, hugely influential and still studied in film courses today. If you liked the style of it and want something with similar intensity, Sidney Lumet also directed Dog Day Afternoon, which is also held in very high regard: it's one of those films you just can't tear your eyes from. Oozes tension.
This is probably my third favorite movie of all time. Such great cinematography, dialog and acting.
I loved it 🥰
@@DawnMarieX The movie Clue 1985 is just for You!
Nice Hair.Your hair,face and cheeks are Perfectly Ideal!
yeah this is like the citizen kane of film
He slipped through our fingers!!
The dialog and acting was beyond amazing and one of the best of all time but it is not a movie that necessarily has cinematography it just has excellent camera work which is similar but different.
Bless your heart for not understanding the racism. We've come a good way when young people don't immediately recognize someone as a particular race. The accused is Hispanic or Latino. That is what the racism is based on. Love your reactions, Dawn Marie; keep it up. :)
I came to say this, Puerto Rican or Cuban, I assume.
The ethnicity of the accused is unclear. But "they" is a reference to some ethnicity. I thing one of the jurors says something about "garlic eaters" at some point doesn't he?
SO seconded. That was a beautiful moment.
In the 1950s the prejudice was against Italians, Irish, anyone from the Eastern European area, European Jews, and to a lesser extent Cubans , South Americans, and Mexicans. We were blocking immigration from the Latin nations at that time. As a proud German-Irish descendant the racism was real and forced us to become politicians, cops and wealthy farmers to counter it.
@@acecombatter6620 I know. I guess it could be any Latin nationality. I don't remember the farlic line, interesting!
The accused was Puerto Rican. In NYC in the 1950s there was a lot of anger and racism towards them as illustrated in West Side Story. It was called the great migration.
Love your reactions on this classic.
If you would like more classic B&W films, try "To Kill a Mockingbird". My personal favorite. When it gets near Christmas, you should do "It's a Wonderful Life". That way you get to see three of the best actors of the past. Henry Fonda (12 Angry men). Gregory Peck (Mockingbird) and James Stewart (Wonderful Life). You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be happy, you'll get mad.
I agree, DAWN you should watch "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" it is a favorite of mine too, and GREGORY PECK is PERFECT as "ATTICUS FINCH" WONDERFUL MOVIE and BOOK. It was one required reading when I was in High School in the '60s. After we read the book our English teacher took us to the movie theatre to see the movie. I NEVER tire of this film
Let's add The Hustler, A Raisin in the Sun, and The Pawnbroker. These and the aforementioned movies were all shot--wisely--in black and white by choice.
From Wikipedia: "The film was selected as the second-best courtroom drama ever (after 1962's To Kill a Mockingbird) by the American Film Institute for their AFI's 10 Top 10 list.[8] It is regarded by many as one of the greatest films ever made. In 2007, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant"
Dawn, you already saw a movie with an older Lee J. Cobb (Juror #3), the man who you said needed a hug at the end. He was Lt. Kinderman, the detective in The Exorcist. He was one of the premiere character actors in American film and stage for three decades in the 20th Century. The part of Willy Loman in the stage play "Death of a Salesman" was written specifically for him by Arthur Miller.
@Gerald H My parents were lucky enough to see him on stage in this role. I've always been jealous. I did see Brian Dennehy on stage, and that was something too.
Great acting just draws you in ,you feel you're actually in that room with the angry men..This is a true classic..!
More B&W goodness you might like to try 'Doctor Strangelove', 'Paths of Glory', 'Key Largo', 'The Maltese Falcon', 'The Day the Earth Stood Still', 'Psycho', 'To Kill a Mockingbird', 'The Man in the White Suit', 'The Third Man', 'A Touch of Evil'...
Thank you! I’ll add them to the list 😊
@@DawnMarieX The Day the Earth Stood Still is great. There was a remake in 2008 starring... Keanu Reeves.
'The Man in the White Suit' stars a young and dapper Obi-Wan.
Yes to Dr Strangelove!
There's also 'On the Waterfront' and 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'
Three words: “Inherit the Wind.” Best courtroom drama ever.
Judgement at Nuremberg
@@shawnmiller4781 They both star Spencer Tracy being amazing.
Great Minds .... It's my favourite as well!
@@waterbeauty85 Montgomery Clift and Judy Garland should have won Supporting Oscars! .... Hell even Shatner was good!
@@jamesalexander5623 It's a terrific ensemble movie.
Great reaction to a great film! It was originally broadcast live on TV on the anthology series, Studio One, in 1954, three years before the film was made. Two actors from the teleplay, Joseph Sweeney (Juror 9) and George Voskovec (Juror 11), repeated their roles in the film.
The actors in this movie are some of the most famous through the years.
And I know none of them 😂
@@DawnMarieX
Keep watching classic B&W films, and you WILL. 😊
Lee J Cobb
EG Marshall
Henry Fonda
Martin Balsam
John Fielder
Ed Begley
Jack Klugman
Jack Warden
Robert Webber
All big names
@@DawnMarieX one of the reasons that you love B&W films is because the best directors were able to use shadow and light to envelope you. I would suggest "Citizen Kane" and "Touch of Evil" by Orson Welles and "Strangers on a Train" and "Rope" by Alfred Hitchcock. They are both masters at it. I believe "Rope" and the movie you reacted to, "12 Angry Men" were originally stage plays. And in Rope, you will see the first 360 degree pan in a movie.
@@shawnmiller4781 Except for Henry Fonda who had been a major star since the 30s, the others were great character actors from both Broadway and Hollywood.
12 Angry Men is an incredible movie
Key Largo (1948) is another classic b&w film that's in a relatively restricted setting: a hotel on Key Largo, Florida. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Edward G. Robinson. It's a thriller, and a great one.
I agree! Bogey and Bacall...timeless
Long ago in a previous century, my high school produced a faculty play, and it was this. I was blown away both by the writing, and by the fact that our teachers could move us like that.
'To kill a mockingbird' is one of my favourites. Edge of the seat stuff with twists and turns, think you'd love it! Btw, just thought of another, equally as tense, 'Shadow of a doubt', a Hitchcock film.
Wow yes to kill a MOCKINGBIRD what more can I say
Citizen Kane. Widely regarded as the best movie ever made from a cinematography standpoint. I’m surprised no one in the comments has mentioned it because it’s so highly regarded in the pantheon of great films.
Yep, I was wondering why no one had suggested it also. The legendary Orson Wells.
@@kevincosta9228 Welles.
@@histubeness Sorry, that was drunk typing LOL. The legendary Orson Welles
Yes, it's marvelous visually, but it's awfully boring.
I just now noticed that the guy who sticks up for the old man grabs him a chair when the old man first enters the room.
He also went to the restroom to get him at the beginning. 29:15
Juror #2, the man whose voice you said was "so cute", is played by actor John Fiedler. For many, many years Fiedler was the voice of Piglet in the Disney Winnie the Poo cartoons. And yes, his voice is very cute.
Oh, and the defendant was Hispanic, and yes, Juror 11 was racist.
I was on just one jury, drew a murder case. I did think about this movie a lot during it, could I pull a Henry Fonda during deliberations.
When I was in Texas, there was a bank robbery, & the radio announcer didn't say the perp was Mexican,
he called him "a non-Texan"
A great script, a great director and a room holding twelve great actors. It really is one of the great movies. There are a couple of british black and white films that spring to mind: "A Night to Remember" and "The Dam Busters".
Thank you! I’ll add them to the list 😊
Went the Day Well...
@@DawnMarieX One interesting point about Dambusters - the Death Star run was a homage by the model crew.
Interesting you chose historical films from Britain. 29:15
The dapper man, E.G. Marshall, I first saw on TV as the host of the National Geographic show. That was the main reason I have my whole life been deeply fascinated by documentary shows.
A great black-and-white movie for the Halloween season would be Arsenic and Old Lace. I feel like you would really enjoy that one.
Great choice! This film is a great character study of how people with different backgrounds see the same event. One of my favorite things about older films is how natural the actors are. You can almost match some of them to people you have known. If you ever have a feeling to watch an amazing foreign film, I recommend "Rashomon". It's a Japanese film made by the great Akira Kurosawa. Just be prepared to read subtitles.
I'd argue for "Harakiri" (1962). Both films are masterpieces, and I too love "Rashomon", but Harakiri is a more cohesive film that viewers can understand the first time through.
Rashomon can be quite a challenge for people juggling subtitles and conflicting testimonies.
I love Rashomon. We did it in my College theater department. I played The Woodcutter. No I'm not Japanese. Great movie.Kurosawa is one of my favorite directors.
Henry Fonda!!! This is the movie that gave a HUGE appreciation for the talent of Henry Fonda...
Honestly, for quite a long time, I’ve thought that Fonda’s performance is one of the weakest in the film. He was very bland. The only juror I find less compelling is Juror 12. And Juror 7 and Juror 12 are by far my least favorite characters in the film. But at least Juror 7 was interesting.
B/W comedies- "Bringing up Baby", "Arsenic and old lace", "His girl Friday"
Great reaction Dawn Marie. This is my all-time favorite movie and consider it as some others the greatest film ever made. I did my term paper for the film course i took on it. This movie started as a TV movie then went on to be reshot as a film and eventually made its way on Broadway. The acting, cinematography and screenplay are a masterclass of how a movie is made. Can't ever get bored of this movie. I recently watched it with my son and he loved it as well. So glad the younger generation can appreciate this kind of movie. It really doesn't take a massive amount of CGI to make a great movie. Glad you loved it.
Racism was a factor for juror #10. The accused is Hispanic so that's what they were getting at. Its impressive that you caught it real early with the last hold-out juror #3. His relationship with his son as the reason why he wanted the accused to be guilty.
A TRUE CLASSIC FILM.
If you want to check out another classic you should see "To Kill a Mockingbird"
"he's a stubborn ass...but he needs a hug..." I absolutely love it! Brilliant
The next time you're in the mood for an "old movie", I highly recommend "Singing in the Rain". It is a musical so it's a little harder to edit for RUclips but it is simply fantastic. Faaaar better then it should be really. It's not black and white but it did come out 5 years before 12 Angry Men.
The room they are in are physically getting smaller (the set is) as the movie progresses. It's not something you consciously notice but it gives the impression of increased pressure and emotional reactions.
Wonderful reaction and so happy you're finding out how incredible black and white films can be! Other black and white recommendations for you:
Arsenic and Old Lace (even set at Halloween, hint hint!)
Harvey
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
High Noon
It's a Wonderful Life (def. one for Christmas time)
And as a side trivia, the soft-spoken man that you kept saying wouldn't yell at anyone also is the original voice of Piglet in the original Winnie the Pooh movie. 😄
American jury trials can take a few days to many weeks..if a jury sends a note to the judge saying they are deadlocked..or can’t seem to agree…the judge will send them back for further deliberation…if they come back a second time saying they are unable to reach a verdict..the judge will declare a mistrial..the defendant will return to lock-up..and the district attorney will decide if there will be a re-trial…but once someone is found not guilty..he CANNOT go on trial for the same crime..it’s called double jeopardy…but in this movie..in real time..they were discussing the case for about an hour and a half..if they said we can’t decide after an hour and a half…no judge in the United States would allow it..
I love about this movie that you can replay it start to finish with 11 of your friends. All you need is a table, chairs, pen, paper and 2 knives. Everyone plays a role. Everyone has amazing lines. Everyone embarks on a journey.
There's no upper limit to how long Juries can deliberate for. They can take as long as it takes.
The record for longest jury deliberation is four and a half months.
The shortest deliberation ever was for one minute.
I fucking love this movie. Lee J. Cob is amazing in it and his barnstorming performance just steals the whole damn thing. But everyone plays it so well. The camera work, the writing, the pacing...everything about this movie is perfect.
Another Black and White movie for your perusal woud be " I n cold Blood :" starring Robert Blake Another 60s thriller You'll never forget this one..A true story
What amazes me about this movie is it’s set up like a play, one set with a few moments in a bathroom, completely dialogue and performance based, structured episodically in that they handle the different arguments one by one. With all that it still feels incredibly cinematic.
Another very enjoyable reaction video, Dawn Marie. This has long been one of my most favorite movies If you're looking for other B&W suggestions, you might consider "Double Indemnity", with Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyk and Edward G Robinson.
At the time of the film, prejudice and traditional thought was being challenged in many areas. The color line in Baseball was broken 10 years prior. And it set of a chain reaction in the decade to follow. Civil Rights cases were springing up everywhere. This film was a comment on the attitude of the times for sure. The battle lines were being drawn. Sides were being taken. This film sure demonstrated that. 12 Angry Men is a film that can easily be a documentary about the effect of blind prejudice. How it can cloud reason and common sense. No doubt this is a lesson that can be played in any era. And since we are onto courtroom drama. I suggest the courtroom drama of all courtroom dramas. Judgement At Nuremberg 1961. A film with such an array of talent. And a clear message of what Justice is all about.
Have you seen It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street (original one) yet? Both films that could be locked in for around Christmas.
Citizen Kane is widely acknowledged as the best or one of the best films ever made.
Hitchcock's Psycho? The 39 Steps? Strangers On a Train? Rear Window is often in Black and White as well because the colour prints degraded. The colour was eventually redone, but and Rear Window is my favourite Hitchcock movie.
Want more Humphrey Bogart? The Maltese Falcon.
Also, The Third Man, Roman Holiday, Seven Samurai (Japanese film, subtitles). There's lots of classic black and white movies.
Some notes:
- Juror 2 was also the voice of Piglet in the original animated version of Winnie The Pooh, which made the first time I watched the film a very strange experience...
- "One of them": the suspect (and the woman testifying) are some kind of unspecified minority
- In reality, Juror 3 and Juror 10 would have probably been struck from the jury for their behaviors, and Juror 8's actions would have probably resulted in a mistrial (he introduced outside evidence, conducted a separate investigation, and brought up arguments not used during the trial itself)
There are three ways to continue this:
- Another courtroom movie: _Witness for the Prosecution_ (1957) or _To Kill a Mockingbird_ (1962)
- Following the career of Sidney Lumet: _The Hill_ (1965) and _Serpico_ (1973)
- More films with Henry Fonda: _Once Upon a Time in the West_ (1968) and _Yours, Mine and Ours_ (1968)
+1 for Witness for the Prosecution
As for Henry Fonda movies, I'd recommend Fail Safe (1964).
@@YourXavier Definitely Witness for the Prosecution
Once Upon the Time in the West and Yours, Mine, and Ours would be quite the double feature for Henry Fonda study. I’m not sure if it would be good for Dawn, but interesting contrasts
I’m going to throw two other courtroom films both with Spencer Tracy.
Judgement at Nuremberg and Inherit the Wind
@@amexgirl84 Well, _Once Upon_ could also be compared with _My Name Is Nobody_ and _Yours, Mine, and Ours_ with _You Only Live Once_ . I was only meaning that Mr. Fonda was a great versatile actor.
To kill a mockingbird, In cold blood, Key Largo, Maltese Falcon, The Big Heat, A Patch of Blue, Lillies of the fields...... Sooo many I think you'd enjoy
Very good reaction Dawn! There are SO many b&w movies, from at least the early 30s thru the early 60s...
You can look at the movies that were nominated/won Academy awards to get a very long list of potentially great films.
I recommend To Kill A Mockingbird (1962) which the director preferred to shoot in b&w for very important artistic/symbolic reasons. It's another great courtroom-related drama that I'm sure you'll enjoy for its perspectives on youth and race!!!
"To Kill a Mockingbird Bird " is another great classic
This was fun to watch! Thank you! And, since you asked, there are a few recommendations for you for black and white movies. 1) The Ox-Bow Incident (1934), which also has Henry Fonda. 2) The Longest Day (1962), a war movie with many stars from all over Europe and the US. 3) Grapes of Wrath (1940) and again, with Henry Fonda.
@@Dave-hb7lx You're right! Should've looked it up before posting! Thanks!
Another classic black and white courtroom movie with some angry men is "Inherit the Wind" and it is based on an actual court case in 1925 (the movie is from 1960).
Dawn, Well Done! You picked an absolute must watch masterpiece. Many camera & set tricks were used to help feel the tension increase in the room. You could feel the heat as the actors were sweating. The walls were moved in during the film to add a sense of claustrophobia for the viewer. The camera angle would change and close ups were used brilliantly as well.
When you say "give me b/w recommendations", I assume you mean old b/w movies? Not newer movies that have chosen b/w for artistic reasons? Man, there are so many good b/w movies...
- The Defiant Ones (1958)
- To kill a Mockingbird (1962)
- Inherit the Wind (1960)
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
I'll leave it at these five...but I could go on "forever".
Super reaction video as always. (Your editing is smooth by the way and I'm liking the new colour and pictures quality).
I really recommend "It's a Wonderful Life" 1946 Frank Capra movie with James Stewart. It's looong but so good! Great reaction material too 😉
Good for Christmas ;-)
"in cold blood" with Robert Blake is an awesome black and white movie
Excellent reaction to a great movie. We read this, then watched the movie in elementary school and took a few days to talk about it.
Maltese Falcon, or To Kill A Mockingbird next!
Both very good choices.
You may want to consider "To Kill A Mockingbird". Another great black and white film with excellent acting and story starring Gregory Peck.
You picked a couple good B&W films. You definitely should watch Some Like It Hot, hilarious, great cast & voted best comedy of all time by AFA. It was directed by Billy Wilder one of the all time greats - he also did the fabulous Sunset Boulevard & Double Indemnity both stone classics!
The thing about the movie is this. They didn’t prove the boy’s innocence or guilt. They only recognized that there was room for reasonable doubt.
So enjoyed your reaction. Glad you are into these classics...check out "To Kill A Mockingbird", "Anatomy Of A Murder, "Psycho", "Double Indemnity", "Out of The Past" just to name a few great ones.
I started watching your videos for your accent. I guess I just missed hearing the beautiful voices of my inlaws who were from Glasgow and Dundee, different accents but both were lovely. They were two of the finest people I've ever known, they've both passed now. I was lucky enough to have served two years at Submarine Squadron Fourteen on the Sandbank by Dunoon at the Holy Loch in the Firth of Clyde. I absolutely loved it there. We'd travel to Inverness every other weekend because of a great steak house in the town, we visited Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle every time, that never got old. My oldest daughter was born in Greenock. She still goes to Perth every few years to visit her relatives. I went back several times to visit local friends I made while I was there and watch the Cowal Highland Games at the gathering, the Edinburgh Tattoo, and see all the history everywhere you looked in Scotland. I really miss the Scottish bacon and the black pudding, it was awesome in the traditional breakfast. So like I said, I started watching for your lovely accent but I keep coming back for your sense of humor, and your being adorable really helps too, lol. We know you like black and white movies now (my favorite) and we also know you like goofy comedy so I'd like to suggest reacting to some Marx Brothers movies, some of my favorites are, A Night At The Opera, Duck Soup, A Day At The Races and Room Service. Keep up the great work...
I really enjoyed your reaction to this classic. If you want to see another great black and white film please consider a 1946 film called "The Best Years of Our Lives." It was a big hit when it was released and won the Academy Award for best picture. I heard Stephen Spielberg say in an interview that it's his favorite film and it's definitely one of mine.
Harold Russell won an Oscar and he really had no hands. 29:15
One of my favorite details that I just picked up on on my yesterday (3rd time) viewing is that originally the glasses guy says he never sweats, but when doubt arises that the boy is guilty he has a single bead of sweat drip down his face
No sex, no violence, no bad language, no explosions, no stunts but completely entertaining all the way through and as you said, all in one room, so no big budget either
Top quality script, performances and cinematography
Here's another on for you, The Blue Lamp 1950
Well, people use language that others don’t like sometimes. And who decides what language is good and bad? I used to think that way because it was how I was taught. But then I started to question everything. It changed everything. Sometimes I use language some people don’t like, sometimes I don’t. I don’t need to, but I will on occasion because I don’t attach morality to words. They can be used in any way I chose. I agree, it’s a great film. And those things you’ve mentioned aren’t necessary here. But they are necessary for some films. Like Schindler’s List for example. Different movies require different content and I don’t attach morality to it, as long as they’re appropriate to the telling of the story. If there was a lot of violence and sex it wouldn’t make sense here. But it might elsewhere. What’s right for one person isn’t right for another. I don’t make judgment calls like that. I can enjoy this, Schindler’s List and Terminator. Both have content that serve the plot effectively. Morality doesn’t play any role.
I’d recommend “Harvey”, “The Maltese Falcon” , “Dial M for Murder”, “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington”, “Meet John Doe”, “Arsenic And Old Lace”, and “It Happened One Night”. Not all of these are as tense as the films you’ve seen, but they are all pretty great IMHO.
I've seen this 5 or 6 times over the years, and now rewatching it again it is amazing how it pulls you in.
It really conveys the feeling of a hot, humid, sweaty summer day. And the scene where Henry Fonda pulls out the knife and sticks it in the table is so effective even after having seen it many times. The costumes are also an underappreciated factor. They are not showy, but they help individuate (if that's a word) the characters.
Alfred Hitchcock's in "Lifeboat" is another film set in a restricted area, (a lifeboat on the ocean during ww2) that transcends the limitation.
Great reaction. I never really thought about the fact that at the end you finally see the jurors walking outside in the fresh air, but this is a good insight about a subtle touch in a film that is otherwise set in a single room.
Writing and acting at it's best. No CGI, no fancy camera tricks, just great storytelling . . . wish we had more movies like this one nowadays.
the best kind of researching a movie is watching the movie.
Brilliant movie. When we watched this in junior high, every kid watched!. I got my high school social studies teacher to play Braveheart, and only 2 kids watched. I was one of them!
😂 Braveheart isn’t for everyone!
@@DawnMarieX It's for everyone who loves Freeeeeedom!
Dawn you give the best reactions. Especially when Angriest dude breaks down. You are the only one who immediately said he needed a hug. You instinctively knew he was experiencing inner conflict. He secretly knew he was wrong in regards to his son. But here in this setting with a spotlight on his reasons for voting guilty he exposes himself as regretful for his actions in the past. I don’t vilify him because I’ve been where he was in my own life. I did something a long time ago I shouldn’t have done. My friend said I know you are going through a tough time with something. He didn’t know what it was but he just kind of sat there with me all quiet until I started to tell him what had happened. This guy has been torn up about his kid for years. He simply bottled up his feelings of regret and turned it into animosity toward kids. He holds on desperately to his justification for fighting his son and alienating from the family. This just has to be the best movie screenwriting I’ve ever seen. It so good you need another word for it. It’s better than good. It’s great. What’s better than great? Because that’s what this is.
A lot of reactors mentioned being moved by his breakdown-a couple picked up on his relationship with his son. 29:15
Dawn, I bet you’ve got some Halloween films lined up, but could you possibly react to any of the classic Universal monster films like Frankenstein, Dracula, the Invisible Man, the Wolfman or Creature from the Black Lagoon? They’re all B&W, I think you’d like them.
Horror is better in black & white.
Some interesting notes. Joseph Sweeney, the eldest juror, was born in 1884. His father grew up during the Civil War, may have even fought in the Civil War. The bigot was Ed Begley, father of Ed Begley Jr., a notable actor of today. The director locked the actors in this room for a few hoirs and had them run lines, no camera. Piglet was one of the jurors. So these actors found it a little easier to feel the ... tension. No explosions. No car chases. No shootouts. No hand-to-hand combat. No special effects. And yet, you could stay focused and eager to see more.
I loved your reaction to this timeless classic. I could really tell you were totally invested in this drama. Thank you. For another classic, similar to this in scope is "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" starring Jimmy Stewart. You should put it on the list.
I remember a High School teacher of mine had the class watch this movie. At the time I didn’t think too much of it. But now as an older man it really is a special movie.
For your next classic black and white film may I suggest "Psycho" from 1960. With Halloween approaching, it's the perfect time for it.
Yes, and One of the jurors in 12 Angry Men plays a key role in Psycho! It’s a must for Halloween!
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This is one of my all time favourite films. A masterpiece of writing, directing and acting. You really feel the tension in the room and get a real sense for who each character is. Plus, I’ve always loved the fact that Juror 2 (the timid bloke who worked in a bank) was the voice of Piglet from the 60’s through to the mid 2000’s. It’s a tremendous cast, with some really impactful performances.
Loved your reaction to this. It really was a character study in human nature. Smart dialog and a very recognizable cast (for me). If it black and white you want, try "LIfeboat" from 1944. It's an Alfred Hitchcock. Another very good Hitchcock movie was his first color movie "Rope" from 1948 another tension filled thriller of his.
I was going to recommend Lifeboat and Rope, as well as Dial M for Murder as other films that are filmed mostly or entirely in one scene. That type of restriction puts more emphasis on the writing and acting to portray the story. And they're all Hitchcock.
Well done DM! So many people anymore won't watch ANYTHING that's B&W. You've gotten the point of film. It's more about content and presentation. When I first saw this I was struck by the power of one. There have been many similar stories since. None this good. Listening to you makes me smile.
I'd love to see dawn react to some Cary Grant movies. I was a male war bride, father goose or operation petticoat.
I’ll add them to the list 😁
father goose is one of my all-time fav feel good flixs
Him in North By Northwest!
Arsenic and Old Lace would do that and be Halloween appropriate
Probably won't read this, but Paths of Glory is a great Black and White movie directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas, another great Black and White movie by Kubrick is Dr. Strangelove with Peter Sellers and George C. Scott.
This is such a well-written script. Once I saw it I was stucked to the screen. Such a great dialogue; It really show all kinds of different people and how they think, and perhaps, not, think. Timeless subjects.
Yes! They were all very different. Personalities and characteristics. I thoroughly enjoyed it 😊
Hi Dawn-Marie,
I'm a retired actor and I played Juror 3 (the antagonist who holds out to the end). I remember the line, "Jeese, I can feel the knife goin' in..." as he remembers his own son stabbing him. I think they cut that line out here as opposed to the stage play. I hope that puts this character into perspective. I was proud to play this part because I strongly oppose the death penalty and it's been a joy watching a open-minded young lady such as yourself watch this.
Might I suggest '10 Rillington Place' with Sir Richard Attenborough? It's a difficult watch but worth it. If you do I'll tell you a story Sir Richard told my late Mother while filming this.
(I've also enjoyed your Monty Python watches which has been hysterical! Looking forward to your Fawlty Towers views.)
All my very best wishes to you and yours.
Simon-Peter
This movie and "Rashomon (1950)" should be required viewing for all entering law enforcement, they should be required for all but you know what I mean.
I agree. She should watch Rashomon.
This was earlier telecast, one of the very early "teleplays" on television in 1956. It was also updated in the late 90s. There is a lot of conversation of which is the best, but most people agree that this vision is superior. Both of the other versions are available on RUclips.
The boy appeared to be southern European, probably Italian. There was a lot of prejudice against Italians in the 50s.
Most of these actors had sterling careers through the 60s and 70s particularly in television, but also a few movies. The lead actor is Henry Fonda, one of America's most acclaimed film actors, the father of Jane Fonda.
You caught the bespectacled guy sweating. I didn't catch that on first watch.
This was kind of like a federal felony trial I was on in the late 80s. It appeared to be an open and shut case...the trial itself took only one afternoon. We wound up deliberating for four days. I was the foreman and tried to tell the judge we were a hung jury, but the judge refused to allow us to hang it. We finally came to a "not guilty" verdict about the same way these men did.
The next black and white movie you should watch is To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the best movies It was the masterpiece of acclaimed America film actor Gregory Peck. In it, Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. It's rated within the top 100 films of all time by everyone who rates movies.
Loved your reactions to Casa Blanca and 12 Angry Men!! I would suggest watching 'A Christmas Carol' with Alistair Sim from 1951 for the upcoming holiday season, when it arrives 🙂Thanks for the great reactions! One other B/W suggestion would be 'Paths of Glory' with Kirk Douglas, directed by Stanley Kubrick from 1957...cheers
This is tremendous acting by great actors. It’s shot as a play.
Another great B&W movie is "The Manchurian Candidate (1962)." Great acting, bone-chilling story. Pick that, and you'll pick guuud.
Starring Angela Lansbury, who just died today.
I've been watching a lot of movie reaction channels and it's very refreshing to find someone in October not choosing a movie simply because it is October and Halloween is coming. This is why I chose to watch this reaction tonight. Keep offering something different!
I am so thrilled that you're enjoying these old Black & White movies! Suggestions off the top of my head... SUSPENSE: Psycho or Shadow of a Doubt. ROMANCE and COMEDY: Roman Holiday; His Girl Friday; My Man Godfrey; It Happened One Night; The Lady Eve; The Shop Around the Corner. DETECTIVE: The Maltese Falcon. IGNORED (on RUclips) CLASSIC: The Third Man. AMERICANA: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. SILENT (probably not good for RUclips but maybe Patreon?): City Lights (comedy); Metropolis (sci-fi). SAMURAI: Seven Samurai, or Yojimbo. GRAB BAG: Wild Strawberries, To Have and Have Not (with Bogart and Bacall!!), Touch of Evil. Thanks for the hard work, I'm loving your reactions!
@@Dave-hb7lx Good pick! Also, I just realized that The Lady Even also has Henry Fonda in it - but in a much different context. It's surprising how good he was in a comedic role.
@@rbash One of my all time favorites. Have to fall in love with Barbara Stanwyck's pitch perfect performance.
This one started out as a play on TV, then a stage play. Having it set in the one room was perfect for the budget and logistics, as well as the tense drama.
For comparison, the stage play The Odd Couple was set mostly in one room (Oscar's apartment) but the film version tried to move the characters around a little more, with the two men ending up one fight chasing each other to the roof of the building. But so much of it still takes place in the one main room that it still feels like a stage play. I think that's a typical problem with stage plays being adapted to movies, but just in the case of 12 Angry Men, it feels like it has to be in the one room.
I was just noticing the bio of one actor, the little bald guy. His name was John Fiedler, and he was a popular character actor for a long time. He was still doing voice work for Disney by the 2000's appearing in The Emperor's New Groove and Square/Enix's Kingdom of Hearts games. He died in 2005 at the age of 80, RIP.
ive been foreman on a few juries. some child rxpe cases. some white collar embezzlement cases. one common assault. it is gosh darn wild. & it does strike you, as you look around the room, " _these_ ppl are deciding someeone's life?" _JC
That was a neat reaction …the one juror Ed Begley…believe me he was a good actor…well anyway when he keeps referring to ‘Them’ he’s talking about youths that live in low income inner city neighborhood’s..slum conditions, where people struggle to to eek out a living, can cause a dysfunctional family atmosphere..and sometimes a parent would take it out on the children…and there’s a greater chance the kids could run with a bad crowd which could lead them to stealing, fighting, skipping school, etc…so the old guy is discriminated against those youths who live in poorly overcrowded, unsafe, socially undesirable neighborhood’s. I hope this paints a clearer picture.
Ed Begley appeared on an episode of the Fugitive (Man in a Chariot) and he had in his wallet a copy of his summation -according to his son(EB Junior). 29:15
I enjoy all of your reactions, you're great. An underrated black and white movie that I think you'll enjoy is "The Clock" it's a romantic film but one of my all time favorites. Hope you give it a shot 😁
If he's not guilty, he can't be tried on the same charges. A real all-star cast. Nobody delivered lines like Jack Klugman. Ed Begley's son was also a successful actor.
The young man on trial was Puerto Rica, but I don't think this was specified in the film. It was original shown on early TV as a teledrama (1954) and was then adapted for the stage (1955). The film version that you watched came in 1957. The one-room staging was well suited for a TV set and a legit stage. It was brilliantly adapted to the film by Sidney Lumet. "The Verdict," "Serpico," and "Network" are all works of genius, but there are many others.
I don’t know who these people are 😂 but I will!
This is a great reaction! Thank you. Please do more classic black and white films. Here are 3 I really like: The Bad Seed, A Woman's Face and Whatever happened to Baby Jane? BTW new sub
the man with the wire spectacles is E.G. Marshall. he's the narrator of the radio drama, "The CBS Radio Mystery Theater." one of the greatest radio dramas of all time.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this. It's an absolutely classic for a reason. Fantastic reaction!
If you want to try out a movie which was filmed in Black and White on purpose to enhance it you must try "The Elephant Man" which is utterly brilliant. It was made in 1980 when colour was available but they took the decision to shoot in B&W for that lovely atmosphere and grain it gives. It's a phenomenal film.
Oh yes, excellent movie! The Elephant Man.
I remember Watching this in Law class in high school, One of my favorites!
Actually, color was just as much available in 57. It was a wise cinematic choice
12 Angry Men is just a classic. I watched the whole movie, again, about a month ago and still love it! Lots of huge names on that jury. Such a cool black and white movie!! Enjoyed the reaction!!