It has been finally released in Spain just 2 weeks ago.

What a formidable film it is!!. Great script, superb dialogue, outstanding cast and the best final 10 minutes in a film that I have ever seen.

Anyone agree or, erm, disagree?

I Spike Lee

I didn't seee this film in theatres and I really wanted to


But,here in the States,it comes out on DVD this Tuesday so I will definitely check it out.I'm going CRAZY to find out what happens during the last ten minutes!! I heard folks say that it has a shocking,provocative ending.

DavidEye said:

I saw it and I don't really see what the big deal with the ending is...pretty self evident if you pay attention to the movie.

AprilMichelle said:

Without giving away too many details,tell me,does anyone die?

It really didn't do much for me. I think it told an interesting story and I certainly wasn't bored - I just felt like it wanted to be more profound than it actually was. That, and Spike Lee needed to get some 9/11 imagery under his belt for prosperity's sake.

Anxiety said:

well, the film certainly did a lot for me, I found it really intelligent, thought provoking and very moving at times

I also think those references to 9/11 were truly heartfelt,but that´s just me.

I do feel the film wanted to be a bit more poignant than it was -- sometimes Spike's execution can be a little clumsy. But he's a mastermind, and I think 25th Hour is a wonderful film.

I found the ending not so shocking or provocative as simultaneously hopeful and deeply saddening. It stuck with me for weeks.

DavidEye said:

You kids and your instant gratification. I'll answer via org note so as not to spoil this for anyone else..