[2002] 25th Hour

[Mave]

25th Hour

Ratings and links

IMDB: 7.6/10
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0307901/

Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer (Critic Reviews): 79/100
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/25th_hour

Information and details

Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2h15m

Director: Spike Lee
Notable cast members: Edward Norton, Barry Pepper, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Plot summary: Cornered by the DEA, convicted New York drug dealer Montgomery Brogan reevaluates his life in the 24 remaining hours before facing a seven-year jail term.


Trailer

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[Mave]

My review

Saw this movie got a lot of praise on the internet, so why not give it a try?

Honestly I was a bit disappointed, the plot doesn't really go anywhere, the end, while a really good montage, is too predictable, nothing major happens.
In my opinion the only good parts are the ending montage and the monologue. His "hate" for NYC is actually a love letter.

I can see why Americans like this movie more than I do, sadly I wasn't satisfied.

The grain in the beginning of the movie was also unbearable, fortunately you do get used to it later in the movie (and the effect is less as well).

6/10