★★★★★: 12 Angry Men by Sidney Lumet

I'm jealous of the girl I was 97 minutes ago, because she got to watch this for the first time.

There was not a single beat missed. Each performance goes just as far as it needs to, and every line builds up just the right amount of tension until it all breaks down in one perfect moment. It can never be overstated how deeply impressive it is that Sidney Lumet managed to go as incredibly far as he did with a concept so easily limiting, and by doing so created one of the most thrilling pieces of cinema ever made, all with only a minimal score & cast, and none of the marvels of modern technology. Genuinely timeless, 12 Angry Men will have you on the edge of your seat, infuriated, heartbroken, but most important of all, hopeful. 

Also, can we talk about Lee J. Cobb's crooked tie? Because I'd like to talk about Lee J. Cobb's crooked tie.

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