I choose these seats every time or the equivalent of 74AC on the LHR 744's. There are a number of reasons why - you can recline the chair with no-one behind you complaining, you have a small extra table next to 79C which is handy for drinks etc, you are near but not too near the loo, you are usually first off the plane as once at the bottom of the stairs you are at the exit door and you can usually leave along with the UC passengers.

And yes, there is absolutely no issue with the recline[y] In fact last time I go so comfy on the way back I slept for at least 5 hours!!!
Great Choice!!