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12 Angry Men (1957)

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We may not know the names of the men in the room, but the combination of sharp scripting from Rose and focused performances gives us a window into the jurors' souls.

Amber Wilkinson · 5 out of 5

One member of a jury tries to convince the others not to convict a man.
Before The Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)

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The way the plot manipulates every worst case scenario is fiendishly clever. Seldom has an ensemble cast meshed so effectively.

Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5

Damage limitation after a jewellery heist goes wrong.
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

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A compelling and powerful character piece.

Stephen Carty · 5 out of 5

A bank job goes horribly wrong.
Network (1976)

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Finch has great fun imagining his way into the kind of passionate, dogmatic and slightly unhinged character who has only latterly begun to succeed in the industry in real life.

Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5

An ageing news anchor is fired by his network and when an on-air rant boosts ratings, the channel sees an opportunity.
Tragedy In A Temporary Town (1956)

Review preview for Tragedy In A Temporary Town

Although 12 Angry Men is the more detailed work, a similar sort of group dynamic plays out here.

Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5

When a girl in a dam builders' camp is assaulted, a mob springs up to find the culprit.