Film · 2002 · Crime drama
25th Hour
Directed by Spike Lee
2002
★ 5.9 editorial score
The first film to look directly at New York after September 11: Spike Lee shot the hole in the ground and let it sit behind a man counting down his last free day.
“Everybody knows that Spike Lee is an important filmmaker, but do they realize how good he is with actors, and how innovative he is with style? With Lee, as with any classical director, the emphasis is on the story and the people. But he's always there, nudging us, being sure what we notice, moving his camera not merely with efficiency but with grace and innovation.”
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