The difference between “12” and the more famous “Twelve Angry Men” is the time spent on the conditions in which a young man grows up. Unlike the original play and movie, there is more to consider in addition to each angry man’s personal short comings and/or heroism. In challenging the evidence in an effort to discover the truth, the complete story remains hidden.
Who really committed the crime and our concern for the well being of the accused is a new element to this storyline, and suggest justice needs to be served in and out of court.
12 which is beautifully acted and directed, is not necessarily better then Twelve Angry Men, which was about a different time and circumstance, 12 is however bigger and a more expansive view of the deliberation of a trial.