12 Angry Men directed by Sidney Lumet, is a fantastic visual that protrudes the many reoccurring and significant ideas that are even present in society today. This cinematic masterpiece displays a controversial issue, an eighteen-year-old boy facing the justice system for allegedly murdering his own father. Under the justice system, there are twelve prominent judges who through their own sense of justice and morality, vote on the fate of this young man’s life. At first, it seems all hope is lost for the boy, once the majority of the judges vote guilty without any form of reflection, thus pushing this boy closer to the thought of execution. However, a decision can’t be made until its unanimously decided, Judge #8 provides a shed of hope for this young boy’s future by pitching and proposing the idea of the boy being ‘Not-Guilty’. This film connotes real-world issues such as the ethical obligation for individuals, for the sake of society as well as the individual’s own morality and ultimate concern. It’s important to understand during that period of time racial inferiority was a prominent issue, and it can be argued it’s a significant issue in today’s world also. This film coincides with the aspect of social construction and how it affects the individuals on a personal level, this duality of the roles of the individual as opposed to the role of the individual in that society.
This film not only carries a deep influential message but do to it being visual, the many film elements, such as the use of camera angle, add a significant effect to the production of the film. Camera Angle in this film is a significant aspect in which perspective is played around with. Perspective is a vital aspect in films, dependent on the character, adds or alters to the mood of the visual. It’s important to point out that one of the many purposes of a visual is to hinder reaction, as it was made for an audience. Therefore, Camera Angle helps hinder the mood of the visual for the audience, which then draws out emotions from those watching. The reaction of the audience is crucial in that it makes individuals question the construction of their society, oftentimes plays romanticize aspects in society to point out problems in society. All of this eventually or possibly can lead to change, a revolution within society perhaps. Camera Angle also implements many literary devices demonstrated in texts. The use of perspective in the film oftentimes demonstrated foreshadowing, and foreshadowing also created a sense of hope that eventually drives this film in discovering the aspect of truth.
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On a personal level, I would absolutely recommend this film and give it a 4.46/5. This film is eye-opening, in the sense that the visual really pushes you to think critically about our justice system, often the question of ‘is justice really being served?’. It’s no doubt that our justice system isn’t perfect, there have been a number of false executions, exonerated individuals, and overall corruption, and it’s especially prevalent during the period this film was produced. In the matter of audience, obviously a film can’t be appealing to everyone, and those in power that use corrupted practices might not want to openly confront these issues and might ‘sweep it under the rug’. However, I do believe that those who want to understand how corrupted our system can get, or has been throughout history, might find value in this film which accurately portrays these problematic issues. Those who also advocate for change, a revolutionary change within society, want to right the wrongs of many, would also find a clear connection and deep value within this film, in an effort to make this twisted world into a better place for all.
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