25th Hour

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25th Hour

R

2003

2h 14m

Drama

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In New York City in the days following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Monty Brogan (Edward Norton) steels himself for a lengthy jail term. Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Barry Pepper) and trying to prepare his girlfriend, Naturelle Riviera (Rosario Dawson), for his extended absence.

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Critics Consensus

An intelligent and well-acted film despite the usual Spike Lee excesses.

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Joshua Rothkopf

In These Times

03/16/2020

Spike Lee's latest-his 20th feature including TV work-is at long last the raging masterpiece many have suspected him capable of. 25th Hour eclipses everything he's done before, including Do the Right Thing...

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Barbara Ellen

The Times (UK)

01/03/2018

It's an odd movie, maybe odder than it should have been if this is Lee's attempt to make a more widely accessible, less issue-based movie.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/12/2017

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If you're in any way a Spike Lee fan, check this out.

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

03/28/2025

4/5

Spike Lee's most un-Spike Lee film, results in a powerful and profound (post-9/11) story. [Full review in Spanish]

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Dave Giannini

Loud and Clear Reviews

09/19/2024

4.5/5

25th Hour doesn’t give you an easy answer, because there are none. [...] Pressure can make us heroes or cowards, criminals or saints, traitors or loyal partners. The choice is only up to us.

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

08/09/2024

4.5/5

What would have been a simple story with meandering dialogues is strangely transformed into something special and profound, largely due to some interesting directional choices, powerful imagery, Norton’s commitment, and...a beautiful score.

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Carlton S

@seadweller Feb 22

My initial take was Meh. I slept on it and decided the movie was a complete waste of my time. I like Spike Lee for making Do The Right Thing. I say that knowing he and I have opposite worldviews while acknowledging he made a movie that will endure. Alternatively, 25th Hour is slow, built on a very simple and pointless premise that is not developed to accomplish anything memorable, interesting, classic or realistic. There is one rant in the mirror that was well done but it completely lacks context other than Ed Norton's character admitting all of his mistakes are his own doing and not everyone elses fault. OK. But the movie stunk. Two scenes with the DEA lead...his acting was terrific. PSHoffman...yeah, great actor but any new comer would have worked. The role was like the movie: boring and dull. Pepper was the only character who was at least consistent and real albeit an absolute empty loser. Just a way, way, way over rated movie.

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William R.

@MileHighMilk Jan 27

Great acting, engaging storyline. The bathroom mirror scene is phenomenal.

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Ronnie M

@spuncake Oct 19

Well worth the watch .....good acting

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Michael D

@RT58591283 Aug 9

I thought it was absolutely rubbish, honestly. It’s hard to empathise with any of the characters or their relationships. Surprised at the RT & IMDb ratings. Comparing to films of that era, like Lock Stock, this hasn’t aged well. I don’t know why it was made.

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Horror fan 4

@Horrorfan4life Jul 8

A well made movie with Spike behind the camera. Tim Treakle

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Alan L.

@alanloyola Jul 8

Edward Norton is Superb!

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Synopsis

In New York City in the days following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Monty Brogan (Edward Norton) steels himself for a lengthy jail term. Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Barry Pepper) and trying to prepare his girlfriend, Naturelle Riviera (Rosario Dawson), for his extended absence.

Director: Spike Lee
Producer: Jon Kilik, Tobey Maguire, Julia Chasman
Screenwriter: David Benioff, David Benioff
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures
Production Co: Gamut Films, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, Industry Entertainment
Rating: R (Strong Language|Some Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 10, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.1M
Runtime: 2h 14m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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