This movie examines the society from the eyes of a simple criminal. Precisely movie is all about the last 24 hours of freedom in the life of a Monty, middle-class, mid level drug dealer facing a seven-year stretch in prison. Script revolves around his attempts to connect his father, spending time with childhood friends (one is stock broker & another is high school teacher,) & his girl friend. Director complicates his character by showing is soft side in the opening scene by saving an abandoned & wounded dog. The monologue sequence (fuk U & fck me) in the empty bathroom was great, In this scene he attacks everyone on different social groups, for his problems, , Pakistani cab drivers, African Americans, Italians , Puerto Ricans, Koreans & finally himself. Initially, I thought it was hate as movies progresses we will get a sense of his state of mind (i.e. full of uncertainty of his life, pure confusion of his state of affairs.) Ending positive montage is really powerful & good one "The 25th Hour" may not have staying power, but it has sticking power. You'll occasionally drop out of the film, but you'll never forget seeing it. All in all, it is an interesting film. As usual Spike Lee direction was good.
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