25th Hour
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Movie Reviews of 25th Hour
Movie Review: The best acting (and movie moments) to come in a while...
Summary: 5 Stars
Most anyone who watches movies will know that Edward Norton is one of the top actors in the business today. Mr. Norton seems to out-do even himself in this wonderful movie. I shall refrain from rehashing the story behind this film since it has been done so many times elsewhere. This is more of a rebuttal for items written in other reviews. 1) The mirror in the restroom scene: Yes, Monty (Norton) is staring at his reflection in the mirror while his reflection speaks to him "f*** this ethnic group, f*** those people;" etc, etc...emphasizing how many others he could try to place the blame on. The point is, he says back to his reflection "No, f*** you." This scene has absolutely nothing to do with racism. This is a beautiful scene because it shows us that he IS a good guy and is blaming himself (and not others) for his actions. 2) The fight scene with his best friend: Earlier in the night he makes his friend promise to do one last thing for him without telling him what it is. Monty wants him to beat his face so he doesn't look so attractive to the guys he's going to meet in prison. In the end, his friend backs out and Monty ends up having to provoke him. One of the most incredible scenes I have ever scene in my life. 3) On a personal note to one of the earlier reviewers who says that Monty should blame the cops and not himself for being locked away...they're just doing their job. No one was making him sell drugs. He made the decision for himself and he rightfully took the blame for being locked away.Movie Review: The fleeting freedom of Monty Brogan
Summary: 5 Stars
Kudos to Spike Lee whose deft directorial touch and aided by stellar acting performances created a poignant ode to a criminal Monty Brogan possessed with a large measure of sensitivity. Brogan played by the intensely talented Edward Norton is a drug dealer caught by the feds with a major stash and sentenced to seven years of prison.
"25th Hour" chronicles Monty's last day of freedom before he must surrender to start serving his sentence. Accompanied by his best friends Frank played by Barry Pepper and Jacob played by Philip Seymour Hoffman and his gorgeous and caring girlfriend Naturelle played by the alluring Rosario Dawson, they spend one last night together. Norton is forced to re-examine his life through his friendship and relationships. He must relinquish the privileges that his illicit lifestyle had afforded him. He reconnects with his father played by Brian Cox, who although distant throughout Monty's life demonstrates his love for his son.
Norton and Hoffman, whose reputations have already been firmly established, did not disappoint with their portrayals. Barry Pepper, however was especially terrific in his role as Frank Slaughtery, a Wall Street trading cowboy with close brotherly bonds to his long time friend Monty. Tony Siragusa playing Monty's bodyguard Kostya, with a ridiculous Russian accent should stick to his day job, football.
Spike Lee concludes his film with a really brilliant ending that leaves you wondering.
Movie Review: Excellent Movie, Excellent DVD, Excellent Portrayal of NYC
Summary: 5 Stars
Shot a couple of months after 9/11, Spike Lee's "25th Hour" focuses on Montgomery Brogan's last night of freedom before he goes to jail for 7 years for dealing drugs. Brogan, played by Norton, intends to spend his last night with his girlfriend (Dawson) & two childhood friends (Pepper & Hoffman) at a NYC club where he will have to face the gangsters he has been connected with that believe he may have ratted them out to the police."25th Hour" has an intriguing premise, and is executed in an expert, evocative fashion by Lee. This is actually two strong movies in one - a person's last night of freedom before going to jail, but also, a study of a community living with the aftermath of having their home attacked by terrorists. Montgomery Brogan is scared of going to jail, but he also needs to find out who set him up, fearing, that it may have been his girlfriend. The score by Terrance Blanchard is one of the best I've ever heard in a movie - simply beautiful and brutally powerful. This is an emotionally charged movie that is suspenseful, humorous, and beautiful -- qualities that rarely come together quite as well as they do in Spike Lee movies. It is unfortuate that this movie didn't seem to be seen by as many as it should have - I recommend it to everyone I know.
If you're a fan of the movie, the DVD is a must: two commentaries (director; screenwriter), several deleted scenes, a 22 minute special on Lee, and a tasteful, powerful Ground Zero montage.
Movie Review: don't buy this....
Summary: 5 Stars
just watched the movie. excelenttay!!!. very good. but not to buy. but rent this right now, as soon as you are done reading this!! but, for-warning. this is a movie, for intellagent real smart wise people, who don't really need to know a lot about people to know who they are. this is a bit of a fast paced movie. what's cool is yeah, it's mainly about edward nortons character, but instead of just seeing him the whole movie, you learn about the people in his life and their issues not even really realizing they are all conected. and uh the rouge chick from x-men, is so gooddarn seexxxzeeeee!!! oh yes, you can tell she knows how to screw!!! oh yeah! she's hot, just to see her alone in this film makes it worth it. all the acting by everyone in this movie is great. and also what's cool is it will mislead you. i'll leave it at that so as not to give away to much, but it makes you see it from a hidden characters veiw, and your like whoah, i thought wrong. but what makes this not the movie to buy for me, is just the ending. it's great and everything, nothing wrong with it, speaks some very good truths, and some very sweet dreams, it just made it not quite for my owning pleasure, you might like it, so that's cool. but if you are like me and looking for that one good film with edward nortan in it, get AMERICAN HISTORY X!!! great movie. peace you mofos!!!Movie Review: 25th Hour
Summary: 5 Stars
Monty Brogan is about to start his last day of freedom before turning himself into the authorities and serving a seven-year term for drug dealing. He's a charming young man who had always dreamed of being a fireman, following in the working-class footsteps of his father, who has had to put up his bar in Queens as bond so that his son can stay out of jail until his sentence begins. Monty, named for Montgomery Clift, does not know how he managed to get himself into this predicament. It was easy money and it carried so many perks, and you'll feel more than a little sympathy for this young man who has managed to kill his own dream for courtside seats at Madison Square Garden. But before he goes to prison, Monty wants to have one last night out on the town with his two best friends. Frank Slattery is a bond trader, one of the best and most successful risk takers in a very risky business. The other is Jakob Elinsky, an English teacher who envies his friends' lifestyles but who has no intention of ever giving up his job for the easy money, despite the disillusionment of teaching high school students in a tough school. The three young men enjoy the night into the early morning as they eat, drink, and visit the hottest spots in town. A shocking ending, brilliant and disturbing story. Masterpiece of human emotion.