12 Angry Men 1957

A.H. Weiler, New York Times: Although it may sound ungallant, these 12 Angry Men, are all right without distaff glamour. Their dramas are powerful and provocative enough to keep a viewer spellbound. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: Mechanically written, but within its own middlebrow limitations, it delivers the goods. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: This is a film where tension comes from personality conflict, dialogue and body language, not action. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: A strangely realistic thriller. Read more

Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out: Too few films take on the art of arguing as a subject; we could certainly use more of them, but until then, Lumet's window into strained civic duty will continue to serve mightily. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: The film leaves a tremendous impact. Read more