Al Palagonia, Anna Paquin, Barry Pepper
The clock is ticking on Monty Brogan's freedom--in 24 hours he goes to prison for seven long years. Once a king of Manhattan, Monty is about to say goodbye to the life he knew--a life that opened door...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 20, 2003
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Stats: 4,129 reviews
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September 3, 2009A very dramatic opening leads to a very powerful yet subtle film. Its the best post 9/11 that doesn't so much deal with the actually disaster itself but acts as a social commentary to the atmosphere in New York at that time, albeit through the eyes of a condemned man, trying to r...( read more)
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December 24, 2008I really liked this movie. The cast was great, and Ed Norton is incredibly sexy. Of course the Irish aspect is always good too :)
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October 29, 2008A Spike Lee joint with some attitude. The story is about a guy named Montgomery Brogan (Norton) who is convicted of drug charges, reevaluates his life in the 24 remaining hours before facing long, long jail term. Director Spike Lee takes the film into a whole new level of pain, a...( read more)
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August 13, 2008"No. No. Fuck you, Montgomery Brogan. You had it all, and you threw it away, you dumb fuck!"
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Director Spike Lee is an interesting filmmaker. Throughout his lucrative career, Lee has created several films that deeply explore and comment not solely on the respective ma -
November 5, 2009Quite possibly, and almost positively, Edward Norton's finest performance and most complex character. Although the film took place in a single day (w/ flashbacks), Spike Lee's message is immense. There are a few scenes which capture your attention entirely and Really have somethi...( read more)
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October 21, 2009I love this movie. I was recently asked about the quote on my profile and this is the film its from. Awesome movie about loyalty and true friendship. Not everyone takes you down with them when the ship is sinking. "Champagne for my real friends, and real pain for my sham friends....( read more)
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October 18, 2009My first Spike Lee film and it was quite satisfying. The unique film editing and story keep you in ownderment throughout the entire film. An all star cast bring out the best in one another and out of the quite unique characters they al portray. On the edge of your seat (not out o...( read more)
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October 18, 2009Not as gripping as you might wish but still great performances by Norton, Hoffman, Pepper and the rest. The editor uses a weirs way of cutting though.
Critic Reviews
January 10, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
January 10, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
The first great 21st century movie about a 21st century subject. full review
January 10, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The film is unusual for not having a plot or a payoff. full review
January 9, 2003
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
It could have been more taut, could have been harder, but 25th Hour still resonates with power and poetry. full review
January 9, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Lee is firing on all cylinders, and the actors match his energy. full review
December 23, 2002
David Edelstein, Slate
At its best, 25th Hour is a melancholy tone poem, deeply affecting in its mute apprehension of loss. full review
December 19, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
If 25th Hour does not quite work as a plausible and coherent story, it produces a wrenching, dazzling succession of moods. full review
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June 7, 2007this movie dint get enough recognition as it shud. It is not a bad movie, infact it's one of my fave's. Not becuz i am a die hard norton fan, but bcuz it takes u into the depths of lives of ppl whom we don often come across (the drug dealers). Ed did a fantastis job and i just cant imagine the movie without him.Beeessssssst
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December 6, 2006
This movie was too awesome! I absolutely love the "F*%k You Too" monologue. genius, whoever wrote it! If it wasn't so long, it'd be my qoute. Great, Great, Great, one of Edward's best.
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June 30, 2006Amazing movie.
Just amazing!
Edward Norton is the best actor of today.
Period.
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