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12 (2007)

6.620072h 39mRU
CrimeDramaMystery

Directed by Nikita Mikhalkov

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

2h 39m

Language

RU

Release

June 6, 2007

Director

Nikita Mikhalkov

Overview

A loose remake of “12 Angry Men”, “12” is set in contemporary Moscow where 12 very different men must unanimously decide the fate of a young Chechen accused of murdering his step-father, a Russian army officer. Consigned to a makeshift jury room in a school gymnasium, one by one each man takes cente...

Cast

Sergey Makovetskiy

Sergey Makovetskiy

juror #1

Nikita Mikhalkov

Nikita Mikhalkov

juror #2

Sergey Garmash

Sergey Garmash

juror #3

Valentin Gaft

Valentin Gaft

juror #4

Aleksey Petrenko

Aleksey Petrenko

Juror #5

Yuriy Stoyanov

Yuriy Stoyanov

juror #6

Sergey Gazarov

Sergey Gazarov

juror #7

Mikhail Efremov

Mikhail Efremov

juror #8

Oleksiy Horbunov

Oleksiy Horbunov

juror #9

Sergei Artsybashev

Sergei Artsybashev

juror #10

Viktor Verzhbitskiy

Viktor Verzhbitskiy

juror #11

Roman Madyanov

Roman Madyanov

juror #12

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into 12 (2007), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A loose remake of “12 Angry Men”, “12” is set in contemporary Moscow where 12 very different men must unanimously decide the fate of a young Chechen accused of murdering his step-father, a Russian army officer. Consigned to a makeshift jury room in a school gymnasium, one by one each man takes center stage to confront, connect, and confess while the accused awaits a verdict and revisits his heartbreaking journey through war in flashbacks.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of 12. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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