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Lilo & Stitch (2002)The original Lilo & Stitch is still one of Disney's most unadulterated presentations of heart and flaw. Released during a time when Disney was pumping out glitzy princess tales and computer animation's advanced, Lilo & Stitch shone bright as being tiny, odd, and utterly human. The film's hand-painted watercolor backgrounds reflected the heat of Kauai, and its heart, which centers on an isolated girl and her destructive alien finding family in one another, spoke to people of all ages. Stitch was not polished; he was messiness wrapped in cuteness, a sign of love that is messy but invaluable. And Lilo, far from the Disney princess stereotype, possessed real childhood problems: loss, isolation, and the unrelenting need to belong. With an Elvis sound track, humor, and sentimentality, it made its impact on popular culture. To others, it wasn't just a movie — it was a memory of when Disney still drew outside the lines.
Angry Men
12 Angry Men was released in 1957 and was based on the play of the same name by Reginald Rose. It is considered one of the best courtroom dramas ever and stars Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begely, E.G. Marshall and Jack Warden in an all star cast. It was highly acclaimed by critics and was nominated for many awards, including four Academy Awards and four Golden Globes, although it didn’t win any of these.
The plot revolves around a jury that has heard the case of an 18 year old accused of stabbing and killing his father. There is ample evidence to convict and the film focuses on the drama of the jury deliberating his fate. While it seems like it is an easy decision to convict, it is actually more complex. At first, all jurors vote to convict except one hold out, who believes the jury should have more discussion before deciding. The discussion that ensues gets very heated and almost results in a physical altercation. Over time, each of the jurors is convinced to vote “not guilty” with the final vote coming from a reluctant juror, who ultimately admits to his personal reasons for wanting to convict.
Upon its release, the film received great critical reviews but was not so successful at the box office. It did better internationally and ultimately received great reception in the US when it started airing on television. It is considered a classic film and ranks on several lists of top films.
The plot revolves around a jury that has heard the case of an 18 year old accused of stabbing and killing his father. There is ample evidence to convict and the film focuses on the drama of the jury deliberating his fate. While it seems like it is an easy decision to convict, it is actually more complex. At first, all jurors vote to convict except one hold out, who believes the jury should have more discussion before deciding. The discussion that ensues gets very heated and almost results in a physical altercation. Over time, each of the jurors is convinced to vote “not guilty” with the final vote coming from a reluctant juror, who ultimately admits to his personal reasons for wanting to convict.
Upon its release, the film received great critical reviews but was not so successful at the box office. It did better internationally and ultimately received great reception in the US when it started airing on television. It is considered a classic film and ranks on several lists of top films.
