The Bottom Line
You don't need to be a fan of Spike Lee to admire the way he works tributes to his beloved New York City into this film. "25th Hour" is touching, disturbing and one of Lee's better films.
Pros
- Another brutally honest film from Spike Lee
- Top notch performances by the ensemble cast
- Touching tribute to New York post 9/11
Cons
- None worth noting
Description
- Seven deleted scenes;
- "The Evolution of an American Filmmaker" - 20+ minute featurette;
- Audio commentary by director Spike Lee;
- Audio commentary by writer David Benioff;
- A moving tribute to New York City and Ground Zero.
Guide Review - "25th Hour" DVD Review
After being convicted of trafficking in drugs, Monty Brogan (Edward Norton) is about to spend the next seven years behind bars. The film traces Brogan's final 24 hours of freedom as he says good-bye to old friends and prepares himself mentally for what lies ahead.
With "25th Hour," Spike Lee not only delivers a riveting film filled with a first-rate cast, he also pays tribute to life in New York after the tragic events of 9/11. "25th Hour" is a down-and-dirty glimpse into the life of a drug dealer as his little empire collapses. The cast, headlined by Edward Norton, Barry Pepper, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rosario Dawson, and Anna Paquin, help bring the fictional Brogan's gritty world of drugs to life without glamorizing it.
