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2002 · 135 min · R

25th Hour

Directed by Spike Lee · Crime, Drama

25th Hour (2002) is a Crime film, directed by Spike Lee set in New York City during the 2000s. It runs 135 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of betrayal, grief & loss, and redemption play out through non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Terence Blanchard
Cinematography
Rodrigo Prieto
Cast
Edward NortonPhilip Seymour HoffmanBarry PepperRosario DawsonAnna PaquinBrian CoxIsiah Whitlock Jr.Tony Siragusa

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
BetrayalGrief & LossRedemption
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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