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25th Hour (2002)
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25th Hour is a eulogy, mourning the New York of post-September 11, 2001, and the regrettable life of one of the city's least reputable citizens. Monty Brogan (Edward Norton) isn't a bad guy--in fact he's a mensch, adopting a battered dog in the film's mood-setting opening scene, and leading a decent life with his girlfriend (Rosario Dawson)... when he's not dealing narcotics. Facing a seven-year prison term, Monty spends his last free night with pals (Barry Pepper, Philip Seymour Hoffman) and visiting his understanding father (Brian Cox), while a Russian drug lord pressures him for getting busted. Lee directs this plotless, no-win...
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Where do you start with a film like this? With the director? Spike Lee put together a magnificent film that really kept your interest throughout. There really wasn't a dull moment. The theme of losing was woven throughout the film. Not just with Edward Norton's character, but with all of them. They all were in the same...
(complete 25th Hour review by B Movie Ben)
| 25th Hour Movie Review by Edwin (6/7/2008) |
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A sort of film that falls somewhat in the "noir" category. But not "noir" in the sense of black actors since the main characters are predominantly white.
The movie centers on Monty Brogan (Edward Norton), an urbane and basically kind fellow (as pointedly shown in the prologue when he rescues and adopts a gravely wounded...
(complete 25th Hour review by Edwin)
| 25th Hour Movie Review by Jesse (12/15/2006) |
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Edward Norton is one of, if not the best, actor of today. He makes this movie work. This is a Spike Lee "joint" so it's automatically good. I enjoy all of Lee's films and this one didn't disappoint me. It was stunning... so real. Rosario Dawson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Brian Cox and Anna Paquin had good supporting roles,...
(complete 25th Hour review by Jesse)
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