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The 25th Hour [DVD] [2003]
enlarge	Director: Spike Lee Actors: Edward Norton, Barry Pepper, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rosario Dawson, Anna Paquin Studio: Touchstone Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£14.99~~ Buy New: £2.89 as of 22/11/2009 03:06 GMT details You Save: £12.10 (81%) New (11) Used (16) from £1.82 Seller: selectcheaper Rating: 28 reviews Sales Rank: 3957 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 129 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5017188888516 ASIN: B0000TZ7GS Theatrical Release Date: January 10, 2003 Release Date: May 1, 2007 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next » A gem that slipped through July 12, 2004 19 out of 19 found this review helpful 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.pYes, 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.pHowever, 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.pLee 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.pThe 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.pIn 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.pAdd 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.pAs 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. a film that left me speechless December 29, 2003 5 out of 5 found this review helpful why oh why did this film disappear into a load of mindless box office smash popcorn movies? how come hardly anyone i know's ever heard of it? and i'm kicking myself for not having seen it on the big screen. i think i'm right in saying this film wasn't particularly successful over here. this is a potential tragedy so i'm warning anyone who enjoys an intelligently written script, complex characterisation and great great great acting to watch this immediately. don't waste any time! brif you thought he was brilliant in fight club, edward norton manages to act his charming little socks off in the same inimitable style again, proving himself to be one of the best actors around as a man with 24 hours of freedom left before he gets put away for 7 years - a very demanding role. he's joined by an eclectic and equally talented supporting cast. brspike lee deals with friendship, trust, loyalty, prejudice, hypocrisy, hope, integrity, and the antithesis of all these things in a ponderous and dynamic production which keeps you guessing from start to finish so that you're actually learning along side the characters who are all tangled up in the sinister and frustrating aspects of life as much as those which are touching and tender. bri can't really explain this film in a way that will do it justice. it's brilliantly directed, constantly surprises and the stunning ending left us speechless. Superb January 5, 2004 Mr. Russell H. Gillies 5 out of 5 found this review helpful I came across this title after reading up on it, being a big fan of both Spike Lee films, and in particular Mr Edward Norton, I waited long and hard for it, and it certainly paid off. 25th Hour is quite simply brilliant. Fair enough it's not going to sweep the box office, and it doesn't have a particuarly large budget, yet what it does have is some superb performances, a brilliant screenplay and some wonderful cinematography, and exceeded all my expectations.pEd Norton, once again provides a sensational performance, often rolling off 5 minute+ dialogue's with shear emotion and power, that the viewer becomes engrossed in the character. With a great supporting cast, such as phillip seymour hoffman and in particular, I was very impressed by Barry Pepper, his character was very diverse, but he played it so beautifully, certainly one to look out for. pEvery character in the film has individuality, and in their own way show their complexitities of the meaning of life throughout the film. The scenario and story is quite brilliant, and your left thinking of what you would do in the same situation. The ending is shocking, and left very open, which leaves you thinking for hours after. This film comes very highly reccomended to anyone. It's easily one of the best film's I have seen in the last few years, I just hope Edward Norton does not sellout in which so many great actors have, if he keeps executing great performances like this, I cannot wait to see him again. Superb Film, watch it! A masterpiece September 1, 2006 Jeff Woad (Isle of Man) 9 out of 10 found this review helpful A masterful film, intelligent and moving, with a high quality script. Fine acting from the three leads (why isn't Barry Pepper - the sniper from Saving Private Ryan - a bigger star?), and beautifully shot. There isn't much 'action' compared to many films these days, but it's the long scenes and extended dialogue that make it special. Particularly good is the scene where Monty (Norton) stares into the mirror runs through all the social groups of New York, listing their cliched attributes and cursing them all for his quandry, before, at the end, cursing himself. Also the final scene as his father drives him to prison. The post-9/11 atmosphere, including shots of a sodium-lit Ground Zero, is used to great unsentimental effect, building the sense of foreboding as Monty stares into the abyss of his future. A complex, multi-layered, thinking-person's movie. Go see. fantastic September 5, 2004 3 out of 3 found this review helpful This film is a truely realistic drama and representation of a mans dread and sinking demise. Not only is it philosophical but it portrays extremely strong moments of inevitability, friendship and despair. Edward Norton is typically great at playing Monty, an opinionated, slightly scared and remorseful character.The ending itself is incredibly powerful and full of drama, action and an incredible melancholy. Showing reviews 1-5 of 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »

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