Without flashbacks, the 12 men replayed the story simply by intercutting narration, and then contributed a vivid education about personal prejudice, legal system, and the spirit of democracy. Though bit theatric, the textbook group directing grips all dynamics and tension.
the last scene where the father questions God is memorable. I wonder why the parents don't ask a man to ride with the daughter. Ingmar said he never wanted to send a message in his film, but this one has. Ingmar didn't use music to serve the drama much. He uses instinct too much