Apple TV25th Hour (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
In New York City in the days following the events of 9/11, Monty Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies and trying to prepare his girlfriend for his extended absence.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In New York City in the days following the events of 9/11, Monty Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies and trying to prepare his girlfriend for his extended absence.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores themes of individual responsibility, regret, and the consequences of personal choices within the melancholic backdrop of post-9/11 New York City, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering partisan solutions.
The movie features visible diversity in its supporting cast, including a prominent Latina character, but its central narrative primarily focuses on the personal journey of a white male protagonist and his relationships. The film does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its narrative around strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film includes instances of homophobic slurs and aggressive confrontations targeting characters perceived as LGBTQ+. These depictions are presented without significant narrative counter-balance or critique, contributing to a problematic portrayal where queer identity is primarily a source of conflict and prejudice rather than dignity or affirmation.
The film portrays Christianity, primarily through Monty's devout Catholic father, as a sincere and deeply held faith that provides moral guidance and a source of solace. His struggles are framed within his beliefs, presenting his faith with respect and empathy rather than critique.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "25th Hour" is an adaptation of David Benioff's novel of the same name. All major characters, including Monty Brogan, Jacob Elinsky, Frank Slaughtery, Naturelle Riviera, and Mary D'Annunzio, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. No characters canonically established as one gender were portrayed as a different gender in the film.
The film is an adaptation of a novel, and a review of its major characters against their source material descriptions reveals no instances where a character canonically established as one race is portrayed as a different race in the movie.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.9
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