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  • Actors: Edward Norton, Barry Pepper, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rosario Dawson, Anna Paquin
  • Directors: Spike Lee
  • Writers: David Benioff
  • Producers: Edward Norton, Spike Lee, Jeff Sommerville, Jon Kilik, Julia Chasman
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Touchstone Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 1 May 2007
  • Run Time: 129 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000TZ7GS
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,906 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Spike Lee's bracing adaptation of David Benioff's novel is a vibrant, vital motion picture. Edward Norton plays Monty Brogan, a harmless drug dealer who has 24 hours of freedom before serving a seven-year jail sentence. Nervous, confused, and terrified, Monty turns to his closest friends for support: Frank Slattery (Barry Pepper), a cocky stock broker who resents Monty for throwing his life away; Jakob Elinsky (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a hapless high school teacher who is attracted to one of his students (Anna Paquin); and Monty's heartbroken father (Brian Cox), who blames himself for Monty's demise. And then there is Naturelle (Rosario Dawson), Monty's beautiful girlfriend, who may or may not be guilty of shopping Monty to the cops. Monty spends his last day trying to ignore the inevitability of time, but everyone and everything only reminds him of the bleak, unpromising days that lay ahead.
With 25TH HOUR, Spike Lee revisits the fiery territory of 1989's DO THE RIGHT THING. Frustrated by Hollywood's seeming denial of the events of September 11th, Lee creates a film that brilliantly captures the mood and atmosphere in New York City in the months following the attack.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A gem that slipped through, 12 July 2004
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A real thinking man's drama, 25th Hour doesn't hammer metaphors or character motivations through the viewers skull, the intelligent and gripping screenplay seeks to flesh out the character of Monty Brogan and his 'real friends' and 'cham friends' in Monty's final 24 hours of freedom before a 7 year jail sentence for drug dealing.

Yes, the protagonist is not only a drug dealer who has made a great deal money from his trade, he's also been arrested and sentenced - not a great deal for the audience to root for.

However, it's testament to Norton's performance and Lee's direction that what could have been a by the numbers "loser seeks redemption" feature ends with genuine feelings of sympathy for such a complicated character. The final scene, where Monty's dad (an assured Brian Cox) drives Monty to jail, is an absolute stand out, with a beautifully realised 'what if' segment and a final line that resonates long after the film has finished.

Lee excels by ably increasing Monty's dread while making the film a visual treat (the nightclub scene showcases his unique brilliance). By adding the aftermath of 9/11 to the script (one scene takes placed looking at the twin towers' site), Lee also seeks to address New York's feelings on the post 9/11 recovery, intertwined (but not heavily handed) with Monty's predicament in as subtle and intelligent way as I have seen done.

The supporting cast are all pivotal cogs to the film, backed up by Benioff's in turns blistering and moving script. Pepper and Hoffman's scenes together, for example, subtly give you a full understanding of their characters histories over 2 scenes containing dialogue that's at times hilarious and brutal, while Rosario Dawson is stunning and vulnerable as the wronged / wrong-doing Naturelle.

In my view, this film follows smoothly on from He Got Game for Lee (ignoring Summer of Sam, Bamboozled etc) in that it is built around the choices we make, the regrets they bring and the complicated relationships surrounding fathers and sons, and friends that are as close as family.

Add a fantastic soundtrack (although you can't buy the tunes that feature, only the orchestral music) and 25th Hour is a film that once you have seen, you'll want to see again. Great extras too, including an extended featurette on Lee (not enough on 25th Hour in it though) and two great commentaries by Benioff and Lee.

As with all great films, you are not supplied with a simple 'A to B' plot, all neatly wrapped up, but a film that leaves you pondering everything that you have seen before long after the DVD has been switched off.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Bold, yet Satisfying, 23 Dec 2003
When I got the chance to see 25th hour, I wasn't expecting much. I'm not a big fan of Spike Lee, and seeing his latest offering didn't appeal to me. However, on seeing this film, my opinion has changed.

25th Hour is a slightly dark film. Monty (Norton, superb throughout) has 24 hours before he is sent to jail for 7 years. Before he goes, he's desperate to rekindle his relationship's with his father (Brian Cox) and his two best friends (Pepper and Hoffman). At the same time he has to try and figure out who tipped off the police, and inturn sent him to jail. Suspicious of his girlfriend (Dawson), he has an interesting day ahead of him.

What I found enjoyable with this film was the relationships between the characters. You could easily emote with all of them, feeling sympathy for Monty and his girlfriend, as well as sensing the awkward situation his friends and father in.

Needless to say, the day is very interesting as Monty goes through all the emotions he can, while enjoying himself. But it's the ending that makes this film for me. Completely unexpected but genuinely rewarding for the audience. I recommend this film very highly if you like strong gritty drama's. The actors are superb and overall this is a thoroughly enjoyable film.

4* (Watch if you enjoyed: Risky Business, Donnie Darko or Rules of Attraction - it's a drama about people in precarious situations, and their relationships between one another).

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent film, 14 Jan 2004
By Andrew Moore "Mac User" (Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK) - See all my reviews
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Monty (Edward Norton) is a drug dealer and a lifelong New Yorker. When the law finally catches up with him, he is looking at a considerable jail term. As his day of judgement looms, all is left is to say his farewells to family and friends.

This is a great film. Monty’s story makes you think of friendships, loyalties and loved ones. Its about the choices we make in life and their possible consequences. Its about ‘what ifs’ and wrong roads gone down.

Edward Norton (‘American History X’) is as ever excellent. Philip Seymour Hoffman (‘The Talented Mr Ripley’) and Barry Pepper (‘The Green Mile’) as Monty’s pals are equally believable. Spike Lee’s direction is spot on, keeping things interesting and edgy. Some nice editing techniques too.

One minor criticism is the storylines assertion of what is likely to happen to Monty once incarcerated. This has, perhaps, been a little over used in ‘prison’ films.

To sum up, an excellent film and a DVD I intend to buy. The ending is memorable and poignant.

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