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It took almost three months, but I have finally seen this film and it was worth the wait. Other than about three minutes, the entire film takes place in a jury room. The movie tells the story of a man accused of murdering his father, although the viewer sees nothing of the trial and learns everything of it from the juries recollection. After an initial vote, the verdict is 11 to 1 in favor of guilty with juror number 8 (Henry Fonda) the lone dissenter. The plot isn't all that complex, but it is quite outstanding. The only negative thing I can say about this film is the fact that what happens in this film almost never happens and the ending could have been slightly more convincing. The film, played by an ensemble cast, stars the likes of Henry Fonda, Lee Cobb, E.G. Marshall, and nine others. Since the entire movie takes place in one room, every actor has a reasonably equal part. As the lone dissenter to start the film Henry Fonda has the most dialogue and he is most excellent. Although the film's premise is unlikely, it is not impossible. This statement reflects the movie where Fonda tries to convince the other jurors that although the defendant looks guilty, it is not impossible that he is not guilty. At just 96 minutes, the movie is not all that long but it manages to include a lot in just a short time frame. This movie is so good that I'm left with no choice but to award a near perfect score. 96/100 A UP NEXT: The 1992 Best Picture winner, Unforgiven.