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Outstanding copy!
This is probably the best Hindi remake (The original is a fantastic Sidney Lumet movie, "Twelve angry men" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050083/)) I've watched. K. K. Raina is no Henry Fonda; but he's done a great job -- as has the rest of the very talented cast; and none more than the brilliant Pankaj Kapoor as the broken-hearted father/juror no 3 (played by Lee J. Cobb in the original) Ironically, what makes it work is the fact that it is such a complete plagiarism; it is guided entirely by Lumet's masterpiece in style and substance. The cast and the crew have done an excellent job with the execution; but they could have probably done it without the director. An interesting artifact of the plagiarism is that we have this movie about a hung jury -- when India doesn't have a jury system at all! Oh well! Given that Bollywood is all about plagiarism anyway; I guess we should be thankful when they occasionally do a good job of it!
Best Indian adaptation and an intellectual's delight
I can't remember watching a film where every 10-15 mins I have exclaimed, "Too good, too good, too good!" or "What a film!" 12 jurors, in a single room, for two hours, no change of scenery - it still manages to keep you riveted, and much more!
A timeless film which has so many undertones - morality vs reason, fact vs opinion, sincerity vs flippancy, assumptions vs critical thinking... and more. Inner conditionings of each character are brought out so well, there's also social commentary that's relevant even today.
Each of the 12 actors (most from NSD) have put their all into the roles. The film is a remake of ''Twelve Angry Men' which I haven't seen. But Basu Chatterjee has created one of India's best film adaptations here.
Truly an intellectuals' delight.
A timeless film which has so many undertones - morality vs reason, fact vs opinion, sincerity vs flippancy, assumptions vs critical thinking... and more. Inner conditionings of each character are brought out so well, there's also social commentary that's relevant even today.
Each of the 12 actors (most from NSD) have put their all into the roles. The film is a remake of ''Twelve Angry Men' which I haven't seen. But Basu Chatterjee has created one of India's best film adaptations here.
Truly an intellectuals' delight.
- Sachin_Chavan
- Mar 23, 2017
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Masterful Adoption.
Twelve jurors - common people with their usual daily problems, emotional swings and their regular habit to stick to what is obvious - are selected to judge a case where very strong evidences are available against the accused. Everything was transparent and vividly clear. The case was supposed to end with common opinion against the accused within no time. But one person was against this common judgment and this is the point where story builds up. This one person make other eleven to change their decision. It is Hindi adoption of 'Twelve Angry Men (1957)' (as far as I feel.)and is equally mastered. It is acclimatized for Indian viewers. Performance of actors touches the pinnacle and it is a recommendable movie.
- pinak-pani
- Jun 6, 2006
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great adaptation
I was watching the NAT GEO special on 100 top movies..and incidentally came to know that "Twelve angry men" was the original.
Anyway...Ek Ruka Hua Faisla ..is great movie...Considering the time period in which this movie was adapted ...
Acting was too good ....and this movie..also won the best director movie award for BASU...
All the character were very close to the real life..and that is the winning point for this movie.
All the 12 characters who played as the jury were one of the finest on screen actors and all the Door Darshan period generation know about them......
Anyway...Ek Ruka Hua Faisla ..is great movie...Considering the time period in which this movie was adapted ...
Acting was too good ....and this movie..also won the best director movie award for BASU...
All the character were very close to the real life..and that is the winning point for this movie.
All the 12 characters who played as the jury were one of the finest on screen actors and all the Door Darshan period generation know about them......
- vedicsignature
- Apr 30, 2006
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Interesting plot!
This movie is great! I watched this on TV recently and it was easily one of the most interesting two hours I have spent in front of the tube in along time. One of course expects high standards from Basu Chatterjee and he doesn't disappoint. The plot revolves around a set of jurors debating on the the innocence of a boy who is accused of murdering his father. One juror stands up for the lad and ends up proving his innocence. Pankaj Kapoor delivers the best performance of the lot. It also deals with the prejudices we carry with us from our personal lives and how they can cloud our judgment. We also learn a lesson or two about the value of a human life. Engrossing fare. 12 people in a room makes for a minimalist yet unforgettable setting. Don't miss it.
How can our mind be spontaneous with the burden of all our past knowledge
To overcome our prejudices, to think beyond what we know and to observe the real truth without any presumptions of the observer is not something easily achieved. Many scholars like J Krishnamurthy have even called this practice as the greatest form of meditation one can do. This sounds true, since most of us all are so prepossessed with our knowledge, that the reality in front of us is always shadowed by the images projected by our mind, our thoughts and our accumulated concepts.
"Ek ruka hua faisala" is a story of such 11 men, who are all biased in their decision over a legal verdict, a murder case. The twelfth person in the group was an indifferent guy who tries to convince the group by his rationale thinking. It's decided that until any consensus is reached within the sequestered jurors, they all have to sit together and listen to what others are saying.
The movie left me thinking behind, the way I view things myself, the way I take my decisions, where does this promptness to do something comes from, am I ever reached at the reality before judging the activities of mind as right and wrong. I think most of the times it never happens.
The life would be much different if we are able to observe the things without the burden of our past knowledge. I hope in that case, we may as spontaneous as a little child and might have reached more closer to the reality then.
All the performers have done their part exceptionally well, particularly Pankaj Kapur, who played a stubborn middle age man. I have watched some of his movies like "The Blue Umbrella", which left an impact of his performance on me. And this knowledge was with me all the while I was watching him again, listening to the dialogues he delivered. It seems once again I have seen what I wished to watch, I have appreciated what I was prepared to appreciate and the distinctness between the observer and the observed is lost again.
The movie is a master piece, the story and the concept behind needs to be observed.
"Ek ruka hua faisala" is a story of such 11 men, who are all biased in their decision over a legal verdict, a murder case. The twelfth person in the group was an indifferent guy who tries to convince the group by his rationale thinking. It's decided that until any consensus is reached within the sequestered jurors, they all have to sit together and listen to what others are saying.
The movie left me thinking behind, the way I view things myself, the way I take my decisions, where does this promptness to do something comes from, am I ever reached at the reality before judging the activities of mind as right and wrong. I think most of the times it never happens.
The life would be much different if we are able to observe the things without the burden of our past knowledge. I hope in that case, we may as spontaneous as a little child and might have reached more closer to the reality then.
All the performers have done their part exceptionally well, particularly Pankaj Kapur, who played a stubborn middle age man. I have watched some of his movies like "The Blue Umbrella", which left an impact of his performance on me. And this knowledge was with me all the while I was watching him again, listening to the dialogues he delivered. It seems once again I have seen what I wished to watch, I have appreciated what I was prepared to appreciate and the distinctness between the observer and the observed is lost again.
The movie is a master piece, the story and the concept behind needs to be observed.
- sulabhjain-btech-itbhu
- Jan 2, 2011
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Great Movie
What a way to present the human psychology, how we think and believe the facts. If we change our perspective whole meaning will change. You will never get side track in this movie.
- mulay-33698
- Jan 22, 2021
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It's one of a classic movie
The 99% movie is filmed in one single room. And camera angle is set very thoughtfully. All the actors have done a really wonderful job. Which no other Indian actor has done yet. Not even Amitabh or Raj Kapoor can do it. I have seen the film 3-4 times. And every time I have seen the movie with same excitement. The way the actor gets the confidence of all the jurors is really good. The dialogues are really realistic. It seems that you yourself are one of the juror. And you too want to prove that the boy is innocent.
Really one in a million movie.
" Ek Ruka Hua Faisla " Too Good To Resist......
Really one in a million movie.
" Ek Ruka Hua Faisla " Too Good To Resist......
Excellent adaptation of the English movie - 12 angry men
I remember this movie particularly, because during the days when TV was still a luxury in the town I lived, this was broadcast on the national channel (aka Doordarshan's Friday movie time). Not many among my friends appreciated it because it was not made in a typical mainstream commercial cinema style! But it caught my attention as to how can such a small subject as a jury decision be depicted so wonderfully in the form of a movie. In the 80's when the evening discussions revolved around the mundane Indian movie hero's heroics (aka bashing the bad guy and beating around the bush ;)) I remember me being involved in the appreciation discussion of this movie. After 15 years later, when I am hooked to relish the American Classics, I watched "12 Angry men" and right into 10 minutes of the movie, I readily recollected seeing this same plot in a Hindi movie ...and voilà thanks to IMDb, I was able to find the name of the movie. The only thing I remember from the movie was Pankaj Kapoor. Undoubtly, this is a great adaption of "12 Angry men" which incidentally won the Oscar for the best direction. It would be exciting to know if the Hindi version won any awards.
Still a Great Indian Movie
This is a great movie. Even though it is a remake of 12 Angry Men, it stands on its own because of exceptional performances by the actors. And even though we have done away with the jury system, the movie is very believable because of its theme. It hits at the very common and well-entrenched prejudices held by individuals and social classes. Basu Chatterjee deserves special praise. Yes, it's a remake of a Hollywood movie but the issues it addresses needed to be brought forward to the Indian audiences and in Indian setting, with Indian characters and in Hindi language. Even after a quarter of a century later the movie stirs you with its treatment of topics because the issues of caste, class, materialism, loopholes in judicial process and of course human prejudices and judgement still plague us. And of course, Pankaj Kapur is fantastic Watch it!!!
- ashish-alexander
- Sep 18, 2008
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A insightful movie
- arunksaha-2
- Jul 15, 2006
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Great movie but not original
I saw this movie back in '98 on SONY TV. It was very engrossing. I thought it was a great one until I came across Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men. I'm giving it 8/10 for being true to the original and not including unnecessary song sequences or deviations as seen in other remakes. The movie has some good performances from each of the actors. The movie may be one of the few movies devoid of female actors. I don't know whether this is true or not but one of my friend told me this movie is shown at IIMs for briefing on negotiations and dealings. Also I wonder whether there is any such jury system in India as shown in the movie. Well anyway a good remake and worth watching again and again.
It IS Gold, But With Traces Of Copper. ♦ 58%
12 Angry Men being remade shot-to-shot isn't child's play if that's what you're thinking. The way Sidney Lumet had handled the characters is so strong, that Basu Chatterjee only imitates and fails.
The story, screenplay & writing is all the same except the dialogs. They are fine, with ample use of humor. Since there is no difference at all between the two, I'll talk about the players. Exceptional acting by almost all of the twelve jurors. Special mention for Pankaj Kapoor for his quintessential portrayal; he makes us wanna hate him throughout the movie. Annu Kapoor totally pulls it off as the oldie. It is only halfway that I realized the oldie was indeed Annu Kapoor.
Editing is poor, so is the score. If there is one thing that meets the original cinema is the dialogs and I am glad I watched the remake. A 5.8 out of 10 for this venture. Also, the potshot on "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" was truly unnecessary.
BOTTOM LINE: Recommended, only to people who are cinema aficionados and have already watched 12 Angry Men or to people who haven't watched the latter.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES
Profanity: Mild | Nudity/Sex: No | Violence: Strong | Gore: No | Alcohol/Drugs: No | Smoking: Strong
The story, screenplay & writing is all the same except the dialogs. They are fine, with ample use of humor. Since there is no difference at all between the two, I'll talk about the players. Exceptional acting by almost all of the twelve jurors. Special mention for Pankaj Kapoor for his quintessential portrayal; he makes us wanna hate him throughout the movie. Annu Kapoor totally pulls it off as the oldie. It is only halfway that I realized the oldie was indeed Annu Kapoor.
Editing is poor, so is the score. If there is one thing that meets the original cinema is the dialogs and I am glad I watched the remake. A 5.8 out of 10 for this venture. Also, the potshot on "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" was truly unnecessary.
BOTTOM LINE: Recommended, only to people who are cinema aficionados and have already watched 12 Angry Men or to people who haven't watched the latter.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES
Profanity: Mild | Nudity/Sex: No | Violence: Strong | Gore: No | Alcohol/Drugs: No | Smoking: Strong
What a sham!
- s-sunilpal123
- Oct 30, 2016
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More than brilliant.
- khayaal_e_yaar
- Apr 4, 2012
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Perfect copy from Hollywood movie "TWELVE ANGRY MAN"
No doubt about it that the movie is so nicely presented and directed but i m sorry to say that this is the the perfect remake of Hollywood movie "TWELVE ANGRY MAN", made in 1957. The plot is same, situation is same even the dialogs are all most same (translated in Hindi). But we have to proud (or feel some same) that only todays directors are not coping master but so many years before we were same but problem was that people were not aware with the truth and now a days, what ever you do very next day it Will exposed.
Want to check my truth then click below link: http://imdb.com/title/tt0050083/ Sorry.......................... Basu da
Want to check my truth then click below link: http://imdb.com/title/tt0050083/ Sorry.......................... Basu da
- men_082003
- Jan 31, 2007
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Great Acting
"Ek Ruka Hua Faisla" is strictly watchable for good performances only. Pankaj Kapoor and Anu Kapoor are brilliant and are aptly supported by decent performances by the others.
The plot is inspired by a Hollywood movie and has a quite a few flaws... The jury system was not in practise in the 80s (in fact, the Nanavati case in the 60s was the last time the Jury system was used in an Indian court). Plus, as far as my knowledge goes, a 12-to-none verdict is not required to convict or release an accused.
However, if you disregard these flaws, this movie is a quite an interesting watch and all the 12 guys are well characterized.
The plot is inspired by a Hollywood movie and has a quite a few flaws... The jury system was not in practise in the 80s (in fact, the Nanavati case in the 60s was the last time the Jury system was used in an Indian court). Plus, as far as my knowledge goes, a 12-to-none verdict is not required to convict or release an accused.
However, if you disregard these flaws, this movie is a quite an interesting watch and all the 12 guys are well characterized.
A multiplex movie in an era of no multiplex!!
Ek Ruka Hua Faisla review :
An almost scene by scene adaptation of the Hollywood classic Twelve Angry Men (1957); director Basu Chatterjee's Ek Ruka Hua Faisla was a wonderful attempt at creating an intense drama within the four corners of a dingy room where twelve jurors argue over a murder case. Years later, Vivek Agnihotri tried a similar setup in his The Tashkent Files (2019) which was also much appreciated.
Twelve jurors assemble in a room to decide if a nineteen year old guy accused of killing his father is guilty or not. Initially, all but one declare him guilty but slowly and steadily as the discussion moves on to reveal some startling facts, the sides change...
Basu Da's direction was brilliant as ever and the performances he extracted from the cast truly deserves praise. Pankaj Kapur, K. K. Raina, S. M. Zaheer, Anu Kapoor - in fact all of them are truly outstanding. Pankaj Kapur's climactic rant is handled even better than the original movie..
I don't think Ek Ruka Hua Faisla released in theatres (in Mumbai) and was a direct to Doordarshan release in July 1986 just like Mahesh Bhatt's Janam (1985). Both the films were highly acclaimed by the critics. They were multiplex movies made in an era of no multiplex!!
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.
An almost scene by scene adaptation of the Hollywood classic Twelve Angry Men (1957); director Basu Chatterjee's Ek Ruka Hua Faisla was a wonderful attempt at creating an intense drama within the four corners of a dingy room where twelve jurors argue over a murder case. Years later, Vivek Agnihotri tried a similar setup in his The Tashkent Files (2019) which was also much appreciated.
Twelve jurors assemble in a room to decide if a nineteen year old guy accused of killing his father is guilty or not. Initially, all but one declare him guilty but slowly and steadily as the discussion moves on to reveal some startling facts, the sides change...
Basu Da's direction was brilliant as ever and the performances he extracted from the cast truly deserves praise. Pankaj Kapur, K. K. Raina, S. M. Zaheer, Anu Kapoor - in fact all of them are truly outstanding. Pankaj Kapur's climactic rant is handled even better than the original movie..
I don't think Ek Ruka Hua Faisla released in theatres (in Mumbai) and was a direct to Doordarshan release in July 1986 just like Mahesh Bhatt's Janam (1985). Both the films were highly acclaimed by the critics. They were multiplex movies made in an era of no multiplex!!
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.
- nadkarnisumeet
- Jul 18, 2022
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A gem in its own for off beat movie lovers
Content is the king after all ...But the character of Pankaj Kapoor and Annu Kapoor could have been better. No doubt that they acted well but their portrayal was irritating to watch. Hats off to KK Raina.
- paragshrijoshi
- Feb 18, 2019
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Classical
- push-91708
- Apr 10, 2019
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Faithful to the original
This doesn't come close to the original but it is a good piece of work nevertheless. Though a very faithful remake, it wasn't quite able to capture the nuances of 12 Angry Men. The cast did a good job overall, but some actors were slightly prone to overacting.
What I liked most about this movie was how the director was able to keep the essence of the original but contextualize the story so that the Indian audience would understand and appreciate it.
What I liked most about this movie was how the director was able to keep the essence of the original but contextualize the story so that the Indian audience would understand and appreciate it.
Master Craftsmen and Artistes
One of the best known creations of Basu Chaterjee! An excellent chair gripping, nail biting movie that could be ever made. Truly a masterpiece! The story revolves around a trial where the convict may be granted a death sentence... and of all, the people who are to reason have their own prejudices.
The story focuses on turn around of emotional conflict that each juror is going through. I have seen this movie like a 50 times and I am not exaggerating... Its on my mobile too...
This is one of the few movies which stand out even when its a copy. The original one inspired this to become even greater!!
Recommended like HELL! Regards
The story focuses on turn around of emotional conflict that each juror is going through. I have seen this movie like a 50 times and I am not exaggerating... Its on my mobile too...
This is one of the few movies which stand out even when its a copy. The original one inspired this to become even greater!!
Recommended like HELL! Regards
- rambo4077-61-103328
- Jun 5, 2015
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Ek Ruka Hua Faisla
- manu_tcs_kundan
- Oct 18, 2013
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Avoid it
- ishdeepanand
- Apr 11, 2011
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It's amazing what a cool and calm minded person can achieve!!
My one take away from this movie is -
A calm attitude can work wonders in the most difficult situation!!
This movie has demonstrated this fact beautifully!! Other sideline issues that have been touched are - First, how prejudice blurs the judgement and secondly, danger of giving a very sensitive duty to insufficiently sincere people.
Acting - Superb! Why would it not be when the cast is filled with legendary actors.. Story - Very interesting!
A must watch for people who have a like 'Off the beaten track' movies..
Acting - Superb! Why would it not be when the cast is filled with legendary actors.. Story - Very interesting!
A must watch for people who have a like 'Off the beaten track' movies..