The film takes as its basis actual witness statements and genuine evidence. But the addition of fictional characters, whose fictional life events are woven into their decision-making processes, muddies the film and undermines the insights into the case.

Part courtroom drama, part true crime documentary, the unique and innovative ‘Re-Creation’ uses the familiar structure of ’12 Angry Men’ to arrive at novel conclusions.

A slickly stunning chamber piece. Jim Sheridan and David Merriman hold a mirror to our humanity in an elegant ’12 Angry Men’ variation.

Despite some misgivings and few narrative traps to be negotiated, Merriman and Sheridan, aided by a phenomenal cast, have put together a truly engrossing and very watchable film.