tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post3760815518518332221..comments2024-03-03T05:35:35.207+05:30Comments on Passion for Movies: 12 Angry Men - The Nature of PrejudiceArun Kumarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14638646338604761587noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-53277260780461772162012-07-24T15:36:41.229+05:302012-07-24T15:36:41.229+05:30Nice review but for some reason I've always en...Nice review but for some reason I've always enjoyed the Indian version Ek Ruka Hua Faisla a lot more than the classic.Raghavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249245358259294574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-8761906295708092332012-05-20T04:32:07.583+05:302012-05-20T04:32:07.583+05:30@Aline, Thanks for commenting. I have watched Mikh...@Aline, Thanks for commenting. I have watched Mikhalkov's version of the movie, and found it very interesting.Arun Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638646338604761587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-46672091230566138882012-05-19T15:47:06.173+05:302012-05-19T15:47:06.173+05:30Excellent film here too, Arun. I also recommend Ni...Excellent film here too, Arun. I also recommend Nikita Mikhalkov's Russian version of 12 Angry Men called simply "12". I personally feel it is the best version to date.Aline Cinehindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080921076276072789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-14888090294356838082012-05-07T02:03:26.648+05:302012-05-07T02:03:26.648+05:30@shlrln, Thanks for your comment. Keep visiting.@shlrln, Thanks for your comment. Keep visiting.Arun Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638646338604761587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-16234170403694956682012-05-06T17:17:28.204+05:302012-05-06T17:17:28.204+05:30Good review. I have seen the Hindi version of the ...Good review. I have seen the Hindi version of the same 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla'. Was equally brilliant.shIrInhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960152548590287614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-89190030151867389842012-05-06T02:10:58.842+05:302012-05-06T02:10:58.842+05:30Haricharan Pudipeddi, Thanks for your comment. Yea...Haricharan Pudipeddi, Thanks for your comment. Yeah, we resort to copying and actually kill the soul of a movie.<br /><br />Protik Basu, Thanks for your comment. I also like this movie for the truth a man, attains through persuasion.Arun Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638646338604761587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-37543014290349100422012-05-05T18:13:01.241+05:302012-05-05T18:13:01.241+05:30I think more than it being relegated to a mere ame...I think more than it being relegated to a mere american experience, I like the movie for the fact that it shows the potential for one dissent to change the tide. The fact that it is important to stand up for the niggling little man of truth inside...Protik Basuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15113500973927699871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-53793686255854967092012-05-05T08:21:29.222+05:302012-05-05T08:21:29.222+05:30Great review Arun. Sad that this film was badly re...Great review Arun. Sad that this film was badly remade in Hindi as 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla' and it sucked big time. Wonder why do we resort to copying and actually end up messing upHaricharan Pudipeddihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076790669404961308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-78390173846307157602012-05-05T02:02:20.428+05:302012-05-05T02:02:20.428+05:30@Swapna, Thanks for the comment. Keep visiting.
@...@Swapna, Thanks for the comment. Keep visiting.<br /><br />@Mak, Thanks for your comment.Arun Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638646338604761587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-75671300890620730202012-05-05T01:44:45.737+05:302012-05-05T01:44:45.737+05:30One of the beautifully scripted & directed mov...One of the beautifully scripted & directed movie Arun. Watched this recently.Makhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046965116254926715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-25432685425393513642012-05-04T23:40:52.812+05:302012-05-04T23:40:52.812+05:30I saw this movie on TV when I was quite young just...I saw this movie on TV when I was quite young just 12 or so but even then I loved it and could understand the inherent battle of good vs evil in each man. It is surely a classic and a must watch.Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000944435298483333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-84038878536116659872012-05-04T01:48:14.605+05:302012-05-04T01:48:14.605+05:30@D.Nambiar, Thanks for your comment. Keep visiting...@D.Nambiar, Thanks for your comment. Keep visiting.<br /><br />@Murtaza Ali, Thanks for the comment. Didn't know that it was remade into a Hindi movie, thank you.<br /><br />@ambar parashar, Thanks for your comment, and do watch the movie.Arun Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638646338604761587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-72295121693267395902012-05-03T18:46:51.644+05:302012-05-03T18:46:51.644+05:30Good review again,now i will catch this flick...Good review again,now i will catch this flick...Ambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752697736377022697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-36837024808978048842012-05-03T13:20:20.044+05:302012-05-03T13:20:20.044+05:30Great movie and a fantastic review. 12 Angry man i...Great movie and a fantastic review. 12 Angry man is undoubtedly one of the greatest specimens of movie-making in American Cinema. It has also been remade into a Hindi movie called Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986). Kudos to you for writing such an insightful review!!!Murtaza Ali Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747183316188241022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-81375390534549269892012-05-03T05:12:36.865+05:302012-05-03T05:12:36.865+05:30This really is a classic. You make me want to watc...This really is a classic. You make me want to watch it once again.D.Nambiarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567504529129900396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-72669618597058467812012-05-02T23:40:21.621+05:302012-05-02T23:40:21.621+05:30@Venkataraman Ramachandran, Thanks for visiting my...@Venkataraman Ramachandran, Thanks for visiting my blog. As i have said at the ending of the review, the movie offers a hopeful view of American justice system, even though it doesn't happen often. Yeah, i agree that the statement u mentioned is a bit exaggerated one. <br /><br />@Navin Mathew, Thanks for your comment. Keep visiting the blog.Arun Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638646338604761587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-43752551199330282572012-05-02T23:34:21.900+05:302012-05-02T23:34:21.900+05:30@liberalcynic, Thanks for the comment and for visi...@liberalcynic, Thanks for the comment and for visiting my blog. Checked the article. It's great, a wonderful analysis.Arun Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638646338604761587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-72169856639174093652012-05-02T21:15:18.887+05:302012-05-02T21:15:18.887+05:30I simply love this movie.
Infact I've played t...I simply love this movie.<br />Infact I've played this movie at many seminars for leadership.<br />Top Pick!Navin Mathewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511402740571123013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-79741727745482459132012-05-02T19:13:15.932+05:302012-05-02T19:13:15.932+05:30Liked your blog post except for this line..12 Angr...Liked your blog post except for this line..12 Angry Men is a cinematic proof that justice and mercy can be found within the system...Having seen the movie several times and also having seen the theatrical version of it recently, I would argue for several hours, if you are interested,why I strongly resent your statement..:) Good writing!Venkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15155504457508095282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313855338944191404.post-5916235629195066042012-05-02T19:10:42.050+05:302012-05-02T19:10:42.050+05:30I saw it a few years ago. It's a great movie. ...I saw it a few years ago. It's a great movie. Good acting, especially from disgruntled father who holds out till the end. However, you should check out <a href="http://www.cracked.com/article_18815_the-5-most-wildly-illegal-court-rulings-in-movie-history_p2.html" rel="nofollow">this article</a> which analyzes the legality of juries conducting their own investigations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com