I'm not sure how many times I've seen this film, and I'm sure I'll be watching it again at some point. I mainly watched it this time because my viewing partner hadn't seen it, so I sort of insisted we watch it.
The first thing pointed out to me was that there are no women on the jury. And that's a shame really. I suppose it's a product of its time, but it would make for a far more interesting and diverse film if it wasn't just a jury of white men.
That being said, I still think it's an incredible film. I love how there are all these pointless little back stories and dialogues, but how the film always feels fluid and thoroughly character-driven. I've always liked Henry Fonda's character in this film, and I consider him to be the kind of man I want to be: someone not swept away by the crowd. Someone willing to question everything, even the tiniest detail, if it means moving closer to the truth.
I was just reading that (as of 2012) all of the 12 men are dead now. I hope they knew they all achieved something great by starring in this film. 9/10
