25th Hour is a smartly written, well-acted, character-driven drama that belongs to aftermath of 9/11 era...movie illustrates the complexity of human relationships among friends, lovers, and family.... I personally liked the conversation & screenplay of the ending segment wher Edward Norton & his father (Brain Cox) drives in the car...totally mind-blowing scene ...screenplay at its best 
The movie was beautifilly shot with scenes of New York post 9/11. Ed Norton and Barry Pepper gave good performances given the material they had to work with. Basically 'all style, no substance' kinda movie with few scattered refreshing cinematic moments... Ed Norton who has a strong presence on the screen, once again proved his versatility as an actor... i can assure you, you may find few glimpse of his " FIGHT CLUB" kinda performance in this movie...especially mirror rant scene ( famous as 'The 'F**k You' scene) he has when he's staring in the mirror is just excellent...It does remind me of Amitabh Bacchan's mirror scene from 'Amar Akber Anthony'...IMO, very few actors who could make this scene work to the degree of the impact that Norton & Big B achieved.
The movie was beautifilly shot with scenes of New York post 9/11. Ed Norton and Barry Pepper gave good performances given the material they had to work with. Basically 'all style, no substance' kinda movie with few scattered refreshing cinematic moments... Ed Norton who has a strong presence on the screen, once again proved his versatility as an actor... i can assure you, you may find few glimpse of his " FIGHT CLUB" kinda performance in this movie...especially mirror rant scene ( famous as 'The 'F**k You' scene) he has when he's staring in the mirror is just excellent...It does remind me of Amitabh Bacchan's mirror scene from 'Amar Akber Anthony'...IMO, very few actors who could make this scene work to the degree of the impact that Norton & Big B achieved.
The whole movie appeared to me like a chain of unrelated, unimportant scenes.. leading up to a pointless ending...It is slowly paced for no apparent reason other than self-indulgence and is confusingly shot and edited....movie is long but not overlong...Movie is jus one man show wher monologue by Ed Norton reminds or at least gives you the feel of 'Fight Club' movie
Final verdict:
Final verdict:
As this movie is all about choices and consequences... the film refrain itself from asking questions, it jus presents images and ideas, and leaves you to draw your own conclusions. Even though movie is slow paced, if you want to see something intelligent & thought provoking this is your movie.
my rating : 7/10 ( I wanted to like this movie
... may be 2nd time watch wil improve the score)
my rating : 7/10 ( I wanted to like this movie
... may be 2nd time watch wil improve the score)
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