A Great Movie: 12 Citizens

When I first saw the promotions for this movie, I did a quick Baidu search. Knowing it was a remake of the classic American film (12 Angry Men), a strong sense of copycat vibes made me feel like I could probably skip it.

But by pure chance, I ended up watching it. The more I watched, the more impressed I became. Any feeling of it being a cheap rip-off completely vanished. This is really not just a simple remake; it elevates the source material to a whole new level, making it entirely unique and irreplaceable.

As for the original movie it was based on, I’ve only read online summaries, so I don’t really have the ground to comment on the jury system or the progression of the legal system. However, the film’s dissection of contemporary Chinese people and society is incredibly profound. I truly believe that if you watch this movie in its entirety, it will honestly contribute to your understanding of China’s legal progress, and more importantly, teach people how to analyze and handle matters more rationally.

Due to historical reasons, we are still surrounded by a lot of reckless, impulsive mindsets and behaviors. The progress of our society has only just set foot on the right path. Therefore, we need rational understanding and actual, hands-on action even more to elevate our society’s progress and development.