12 Angry Men

 I love that movie. So complex, and the black and white aspects add a certain depth that color would just diminish. 
-Alexandra McManus

First, I just want to say that ever since I was young, I lived this delusion that my taste in movies was more sophisticated than that of my generational counterparts because I appreciated the distinct qualities of a black and white movie. I still believe this about myself, mainly because those of my friends who don't watch black and white movies BECAUSE they are black and white are missing out on an entirely different side of cinema. I cannot justly say that I have seen a recently made movie that took place solely inside a jury room, and still managed to be completely captivating. The fact that this movie was limited only to a jury room made the movie completely dependent on the complexity of the characters. They did not disappoint. Almost every one of the jury members had some kind of chip on his shoulder. The whole of the movie consisted of eleven men, unanimous in their verdict of guilt for a defendant in what appeared to be an open and shut case, who were one by one, convinced by one man that while the evidence SEEMED irrefutable, a closer examination of details showed that there was plenty of cause for reasonable doubt. Also, it discouraged the idea of putting a man to death based on
A. ignorant and ill founded prejudices
B. personal relationships with one's OWN children
C. the fact that you've got tickets to the baseball game and just wanna get the hell outta there so you can get good seats.

 It's definitely got the type of morals you'd want to instill in your children.

All and all, i'd say it was a solid seven. I still kind of wish it hadn't JUST taken place in a jury room, even if it did make for some very strong characters.