In the book it's Monty's. But Benioff, who wrote both book and script, changed it. And I realize the meaning of it just now. Much better. Thank you. By the way: Only by the audio commentary I learned as a not-New Yorker/American(?) that this was really a fantasy. Because the take the turn to prison, if you watch te roadsign and knows the roads.
I remember sitting in the theater during this ending, feeling like Monty hadn't earned it but that I would grant the film this departure from reality because the film had earned it. Then to return from the dream and see him going to prison once I as a viewer had granted the film this move, just shattering. From start to finish, one of the most powerful, moving, rich, personal film experiences I've ever had. Just so beautiful. Thank you for posting.
I took this film over when it ran into trouble, 10 weeks out, Disney had us come in with the Bond company to take it away from Spike and get it back on track, glad you liked it
So we’re gonna completely ignore the writer lol? All other parts are replaceable, albeit maybe it wouldn’t been as good, but without the writer this scene doesn’t exist.
Aún no entiendo porqué esta película paso tan desapercibida, es una joya, una obra maestra, y debo admitir que ese final aún me pone los pelos de punta y me hace un nudo en la garganta.......inmenso film ...........SOMEBODY IN 2023?? BLESSED FRO,M COLOMBIA!!!
Finished the movie now, haven't seen it in ages. I think this is Spike Lee's magnum opus. Like really, it can't possibly do a better job of capturing the whole cultural zeitgeist and vibe of that era, young people of that era while being a great, moving and poignant story too. It's beautifully shot, well acted, great music, great direction and this finish just floors you. You feel it. This movie is no bullshit, it lays it all on the table. It's upfront, in your face and honest and really clear-minded in what it wants to say, how and why. Honestly, I know Chicago won best picture Oscar for 2002 and Gangs of New York were in contention too, but I think this is the film that should've taken the top prize home. Spike Lee has never been better and more on point and here, he was also more mature as an artist/director than he was in Do the right thing.
@@radicaltronic1855 You can clearly see his dad taking the route (signpost) to the prison complex and Monty accepting his destiny/faith (by falling into sleep).
Gem of a scene from gem of a movie! While I haven't watched or followed Oscars in years, no wonder they lost credibility when they don't acknowledge the great movies like these This movie deserved nominations like Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Adapted Screenplay and of course Acting noms for Edward Norton in his second-best role (after AHX) and Brian Cox for Supporting Actor...
The whole movie is Monty trying to avoid the consequences of his actions. The fact that he's finally able to go to sleep is Monty finally accepting his fate, and not running away.
@@marcusweber7436 Actually, the whole movie is Monty accepting the consequences of his actions, but his friends/family pretending otherwise to his face - he takes care of his dog, accepts prison, he doesn't rat Nikolai out, he has one last party with his friends, admits he blew it to his girlfriend and tells her to move on. Monty knew he's finished. When Frank tried to promise him in the bar he'll hook him up once his sentence is over, Monty wasn't buying into it. He knows his life is over. It's his friends and family who pretended otherwise to his face to soften the blow. And the ultimate fantasy and pretending comes at the end from Monty's dad. Who constructs an alternative life fantasy just in an attempt to rretain some hope forr his son. Monty meanwhile dozes off, because he got his affairs in order, he is going to prison and that's it. Monty blew it as he says to Naturelle at the end. He could've almost had a good life similar to that his father was imagining, he almost had it. But he won't.
sharleenandrea yes, you can also read the book. There is a lot of stuff that you can read that are not in the movie, or at least different that what is in the movie. This monologue is one these different things. Read ... the ... book... Highly recommended if you liked the movie.
@Scott Riverwood Why If I may ask? It looks like they headed northbound to the prison he mention he was suppose to report to but I'm open to alternatives.
Such a brilliant scene. We all know that the movie was a period piece of post 9/11 New York, but this scene works because it demonstrates how New Yorkers should stick together and always remember who they are in the roughest of times. They should move forward with their lives but never forget the past. It's an analogy on nostalgia, change and tragedy, made all the better by Spike Lee's impressive directing chops. On its own and as an allegory to New York after 2001, it absolutely delivers.
Arguably a top 10 movie of all time and not discussed enough amongst the greats. If you happen to date a woman and she hasn't seen it. Play this movie with her. If she doesn't cry at the end? Dump her immediately.
I think he went to jail. I don't care about the direction of the car, you can turn around any time. He's thinking about it. His dad is even urging him, but not to do it - but to understand why he should want to. But in the end, it's just car talk. Now. Monty can't let himself be truly happy, accept his own life and really live it - so he carts himself off to jail. His father's words likely haunt him for the rest of his life - and he becomes a model prisoner, he stops worrying about being in jail, about his life, about making friends. Gets his act together. He was in for 7 years. He'll be out in 5, maybe less. The question then will be return to that life, or really start living then. And these words will be all he has, because his father will likely be gone by then, and his father knows it. The important part is not what happened - but what it means to Monty to hear it, and him wishing he'd heard this speech many years ago. He's too tired, scared, and broken to respond - but those words will stick with Monty whether he likes it or not, no matter where he goes. Just like it will with anyone who ever watched the film.
I like to think of this ending as insight into what actually took place once Monty decided to run and with the help of his Father who wanted to right all his wrongs and even still life made sure it would be impossible to accomplish. He did it in a way that was wrong... True to form... But a Father loves even his F ups.
I like it , it’s exactly what every parent would want and would do for their kid. But go do your time, it won’t be easy but 7 years In America for an A1 found with a key of H. You go do that time.
Until your race in prison makes you decide between putting work in or being put work on (killing or being killed), the former leading to life in prison, the latter leading to nothing at all. No such thing as a guaranteed sentence. It's not like it was years ago.
Hot take from me but i kinda wish they'd kept the Ending Ambiguous. Show the car being a mile away from the turn and leave it to the audience if he went through with it or not.
Really hit me the second time watching this. It’s Brian cox’s speech it’s just beautiful and then that cut with the Arab music as if we’re gonna haunted forever by what happened
So stunning, so haunting. Spike Lee has an excellent track record with his films but none of them but 25th Hour have a scene that sticks with you like this.
the only thing I don't get is it's only a 7 year sentence. with good behavior he could be out in 3-4 years. when you consider he wasn't going to be able to contact his girl for at least 3 years (and even then there is risk that someone tracks her and in turn tracks him down) would have made more sense if the sentence was like 25-30 years. a girl might wait 3-5, shit even the full 7 years, but I doubt she would if he is looking at a min of something like 15
I was about to write the same thing. He was also going to a federal prison which is a cake walk compared to a state prison. I think the target audience for this movie was high school school cavage so they don't expect them to think into it that much. His girlfriend was supposed to be a teenager when they met just kind of disgusting when you think about it.
It is normal that you cannot understand this because in order to understand, you need to know what it means to stay in prison. How can a man get bad in that situation. This is also an option.
@@SeckinGuler-Music I watched the movie. The guy is resourceful and street smart. So 3-5y is manageable. Why risk such a short stint, by running? If the guy was soft or it was a longer stint (anything 15y and over) I would totally get cause there is a tipping point where you spend too much time inside people will move on, but 3-5years isn't that lengthy in terms of asking the people on the outside to not move on from you. To me it's just a silly risk cause if you really are gonna run and then contact her you can't just wait a month. You're gonna have to wait a good while to reach out. If you don't you are likely gonna lead the cops right to wherever you are. So that means going no contact for nearly as long as the time out would have spent in jail (if you got good behaviour) If I'm on the run I'm not sending message to my brothers or an ex for at least 3 years. Not even with current technology. But if we are being honest if I got in that type of shit I'm not ever contacting them again. They would understand.
From this film, but not only from this one, I understood that in the USA when you go to prison it's not the loss of freedom, but definitely being raped. Apparently this is taken for granted.
Even though this scene was fictional in his imagination, where was Monty supposed to have moved to? His father said "out west" but that's sort of vague. What state?
I just watched this movie again last for the 3rd or 4th time, but I saw something that I've never seen before that blew me away. Towards the end when he was in the car with his dad and he sees the boy on the bus next to them, pay attention to his left shoulder and notice the ball of light exiting the car. No, it's not an insect, so don't come back with that nonsense. These balls of light are often seen where something or someone is being haunted. I would bet money Norton never even saw it. I found another one on the TV show Homeland too. That one is over Brody's left shoulder when he's in the bathroom stall trying to fix his suicide vest. That one even changes color!
ryanspears1986 prison isnt like that lol dont believe all the bullshit, just keep to your self keep yourself busy... time goes fast...A lot of people help out convicts besides if it were for child molestaion jobs arent that hard to come by just dont expect a desk at exxon
+poopmcscoopface I know it's 6 months later but yeah prison is most certainly like that. Have 2 family members work at a prison out here in buttfuck Idaho and the stories they tell me sheesh. one's a nurse so she has to take care of and help counsel those who do get raped or stabbed and that's out here in the sticks. I couldn't imagine an overcrowded prison in New York.
poopmcscoopface It depends on the person that goes in prison if a guy looks like Edward Norton and goes in prison one year might be a very long time if he gets raped every week
My recommendations on the right include "The Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift: Winner gets me." Also an emotional driving scene for those who have yet to see it.
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One of the most heartbreaking endings in movie history because it's not Monty's fantasy, it's his father's fantasy of the life he wanted for him.
Damn man that didn’t cross my head until I read this comment
Very insightful. 👍
In the book it's Monty's. But Benioff, who wrote both book and script, changed it. And I realize the meaning of it just now. Much better. Thank you.
By the way: Only by the audio commentary I learned as a not-New Yorker/American(?) that this was really a fantasy. Because the take the turn to prison, if you watch te roadsign and knows the roads.
I remember sitting in the theater during this ending, feeling like Monty hadn't earned it but that I would grant the film this departure from reality because the film had earned it. Then to return from the dream and see him going to prison once I as a viewer had granted the film this move, just shattering. From start to finish, one of the most powerful, moving, rich, personal film experiences I've ever had. Just so beautiful. Thank you for posting.
I took this film over when it ran into trouble, 10 weeks out, Disney had us come in with the Bond company to take it away from Spike and get it back on track, glad you liked it
@@garyvandermeer5495 Can you elaborate on this?
Yep, you've verbalised it all. I wanted him to have a good life. But he didn't deserve it.
such a brilliant and powerful ending, left me in awe. I admire spike lee for his work on this great movie
Don't forget the voice of Brian Cox in this.
So we’re gonna completely ignore the writer lol? All other parts are replaceable, albeit maybe it wouldn’t been as good, but without the writer this scene doesn’t exist.
Edward Norton is the most underrated actor
Edward and well Smith both are on the top in my opinion
Underrated from who?? He's one of the best and everybody knows that.
@@simoSLJ89 ed norton is great but he isn't underrated, jake gyllenhaal is the most underrated actor
He’s quite highly rated actually
fuck off, he is incredibly highly rated. I'm sorry but you sound idiotic
this life came so close to never happening
@Kilo Byte ughhh its a quote from the film. You pay attention and please fuck off
Aún no entiendo porqué esta película paso tan desapercibida, es una joya, una obra maestra, y debo admitir que ese final aún me pone los pelos de punta y me hace un nudo en la garganta.......inmenso film ...........SOMEBODY IN 2023?? BLESSED FRO,M COLOMBIA!!!
Its a really sad ending. Very underrated movie. Eduard Norton awesome, like always.
This final is just the future that Monty's dad hope for his son
Captain obvious
Btw nobody knows what happened in this particular hour that's why it's called the 25th hour you idiot
And his dad planning to take that exit
@@Yusufsanad calm down, it's a UA-cam comment. Jeeze.
@@Yusufsanad You have a bad attitude.
Finished the movie now, haven't seen it in ages. I think this is Spike Lee's magnum opus. Like really, it can't possibly do a better job of capturing the whole cultural zeitgeist and vibe of that era, young people of that era while being a great, moving and poignant story too.
It's beautifully shot, well acted, great music, great direction and this finish just floors you. You feel it.
This movie is no bullshit, it lays it all on the table. It's upfront, in your face and honest and really clear-minded in what it wants to say, how and why.
Honestly, I know Chicago won best picture Oscar for 2002 and Gangs of New York were in contention too, but I think this is the film that should've taken the top prize home. Spike Lee has never been better and more on point and here, he was also more mature as an artist/director than he was in Do the right thing.
Absolutely brilliant and underrated film
So close to never happening, it never happened, did it?? No it didn't, I love this movie, cant believe I just now saw it for the first time
Peter E I don't know... It's a mystery the decision he took at the end, run away of go inside. Thoughts ?
@@radicaltronic1855 You can clearly see his dad taking the route (signpost) to the prison complex and Monty accepting his destiny/faith (by falling into sleep).
Gem of a scene from gem of a movie!
While I haven't watched or followed Oscars in years, no wonder they lost credibility when they don't acknowledge the great movies like these
This movie deserved nominations like Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Adapted Screenplay and of course Acting noms for Edward Norton in his second-best role (after AHX) and Brian Cox for Supporting Actor...
& Best Original Score: Terrence Blanchard 💯🔥🎼🎶🥁🎻
One of the best movie endings ever. Yes "it all came so close to never hapenning."
One of my favourite movie endings ever and I watch movies daily, just phenomenal... Seen it 2 days ago
When that bus drive away and the music swells, it’s just incredible every time
You feel almost feel happy for Marty till you realize what direction his dad is headed in.
The whole movie is Monty trying to avoid the consequences of his actions. The fact that he's finally able to go to sleep is Monty finally accepting his fate, and not running away.
@@marcusweber7436 Actually, the whole movie is Monty accepting the consequences of his actions, but his friends/family pretending otherwise to his face - he takes care of his dog, accepts prison, he doesn't rat Nikolai out, he has one last party with his friends, admits he blew it to his girlfriend and tells her to move on.
Monty knew he's finished. When Frank tried to promise him in the bar he'll hook him up once his sentence is over, Monty wasn't buying into it. He knows his life is over. It's his friends and family who pretended otherwise to his face to soften the blow.
And the ultimate fantasy and pretending comes at the end from Monty's dad. Who constructs an alternative life fantasy just in an attempt to rretain some hope forr his son.
Monty meanwhile dozes off, because he got his affairs in order, he is going to prison and that's it. Monty blew it as he says to Naturelle at the end. He could've almost had a good life similar to that his father was imagining, he almost had it. But he won't.
@@PiCheZvara "AHKSHUALLY"
If he gets out in 6 years it could've still happened if Naturelle waited for him
@@PiCheZvara Could still happen. She is going to wait.
he goes to jail because hes heading up the westside highway which goes upstate
They stay on Henry Hudson instead of taking The George Washington Bridge ... heartbreaking
So it means they kept going to the jail, right?
sharleenandrea yes, you can also read the book. There is a lot of stuff that you can read that are not in the movie, or at least different that what is in the movie. This monologue is one these different things. Read ... the ... book...
Highly recommended if you liked the movie.
@@alidirany you ruined the movie for me. thanks!
@@trevor_daniles5366 the movie is the movie and the book is the book. Take what suits you. There is no need to see any of those as an imperative.
@@trevor_daniles5366 Probably shouldn't be reading the comments if you're worried about spoiling the movie. YOU ruined the movie for yourself. 🙄
Almost thought that he got away till you notice they are headed Northbound to report to prison passing by the GW Bridge.
@Scott Riverwood Why If I may ask? It looks like they headed northbound to the prison he mention he was suppose to report to but I'm open to alternatives.
Master work by Spike Lee.
A great scene from a great movie. Thanks for posting.
You cannot stop New York City.
Never
*NEVER*
BENSONHURST
Ny sucks
Amazing what a happy marriage can leave upon the Earth after it's gone.
Such a brilliant scene. We all know that the movie was a period piece of post 9/11 New York, but this scene works because it demonstrates how New Yorkers should stick together and always remember who they are in the roughest of times. They should move forward with their lives but never forget the past. It's an analogy on nostalgia, change and tragedy, made all the better by Spike Lee's impressive directing chops. On its own and as an allegory to New York after 2001, it absolutely delivers.
yes, it's a document of the "feelings" of that time
One of the greatest end in the film history
gives me fucking goosebumps every time...
one of my favorite movies ...
It makes me cry 😢
A 7 year bid isn't the end of the world.
The way that particular prison is presented in the movie through dialogue, it certainly makes it so.
Great scene, great film!
thanks, great ending, great movie.
i0200152 10 fucking years dayum
It's ok my dudes the ending was real they just went up to the Tappan Zee Bridge cuz of traffic on the GWB
Not to mention that toll!
Masterpice. Super Ending
Arguably a top 10 movie of all time and not discussed enough amongst the greats.
If you happen to date a woman and she hasn't seen it. Play this movie with her. If she doesn't cry at the end? Dump her immediately.
I love this movie so much guys it makes me so angry and sad and happy and sad
In all honesty they wouldn’t have found him.
Edward Norton is Boss
I've been searching for this damn movie for almost a year because I love the ending; Google search let me down, thank you UA-cam?
What a powerful ending.
Handsome Edward Norton and this good movie ♡♡
sounds better than prison. take the other bridge.
So emotional!!!!!
Very true Andy
Hi, what do you think,? It's a mystery the decision he took at the end, run away of go inside.
I think he ran away.
Thoughts ?
No man. They pass the brige. They go to jai.
I think he went to jail.
I don't care about the direction of the car, you can turn around any time. He's thinking about it. His dad is even urging him, but not to do it - but to understand why he should want to.
But in the end, it's just car talk. Now.
Monty can't let himself be truly happy, accept his own life and really live it - so he carts himself off to jail. His father's words likely haunt him for the rest of his life - and he becomes a model prisoner, he stops worrying about being in jail, about his life, about making friends. Gets his act together.
He was in for 7 years. He'll be out in 5, maybe less. The question then will be return to that life, or really start living then.
And these words will be all he has, because his father will likely be gone by then, and his father knows it.
The important part is not what happened - but what it means to Monty to hear it, and him wishing he'd heard this speech many years ago. He's too tired, scared, and broken to respond - but those words will stick with Monty whether he likes it or not, no matter where he goes.
Just like it will with anyone who ever watched the film.
I wish I could relive 2000s… I was 17 years old in 2007.. everything was… different
I like to think of this ending as insight into what actually took place once Monty decided to run and with the help of his Father who wanted to right all his wrongs and even still life made sure it would be impossible to accomplish. He did it in a way that was wrong... True to form... But a Father loves even his F ups.
Why didn’t his dad do as he imagined? Just to give it a try
This is what happens when he went out of prison
25th Hour: an hour that doesn't happen.
@@zlatankovacevic4281 except every leap year!🙂🙃😉😁😇
I like it , it’s exactly what every parent would want and would do for their kid. But go do your time, it won’t be easy but 7 years In America for an A1 found with a key of H. You go do that time.
Until your race in prison makes you decide between putting work in or being put work on (killing or being killed), the former leading to life in prison, the latter leading to nothing at all. No such thing as a guaranteed sentence. It's not like it was years ago.
Hot take from me but i kinda wish they'd kept the Ending Ambiguous. Show the car being a mile away from the turn and leave it to the audience if he went through with it or not.
Bambaşka bir şey her şeyi atıyorum da içimden seni atamıyorum usa
Damn what an ending
Really hit me the second time watching this. It’s Brian cox’s speech it’s just beautiful and then that cut with the Arab music as if we’re gonna haunted forever by what happened
powerful!
So stunning, so haunting. Spike Lee has an excellent track record with his films but none of them but 25th Hour have a scene that sticks with you like this.
the only thing I don't get is it's only a 7 year sentence. with good behavior he could be out in 3-4 years. when you consider he wasn't going to be able to contact his girl for at least 3 years (and even then there is risk that someone tracks her and in turn tracks him down)
would have made more sense if the sentence was like 25-30 years. a girl might wait 3-5, shit even the full 7 years, but I doubt she would if he is looking at a min of something like 15
I was about to write the same thing. He was also going to a federal prison which is a cake walk compared to a state prison.
I think the target audience for this movie was high school school cavage so they don't expect them to think into it that much. His girlfriend was supposed to be a teenager when they met just kind of disgusting when you think about it.
It is normal that you cannot understand this because in order to understand, you need to know what it means to stay in prison. How can a man get bad in that situation. This is also an option.
@@SeckinGuler-Music I watched the movie. The guy is resourceful and street smart. So 3-5y is manageable. Why risk such a short stint, by running?
If the guy was soft or it was a longer stint (anything 15y and over) I would totally get cause there is a tipping point where you spend too much time inside people will move on, but 3-5years isn't that lengthy in terms of asking the people on the outside to not move on from you.
To me it's just a silly risk cause if you really are gonna run and then contact her you can't just wait a month. You're gonna have to wait a good while to reach out. If you don't you are likely gonna lead the cops right to wherever you are. So that means going no contact for nearly as long as the time out would have spent in jail (if you got good behaviour)
If I'm on the run I'm not sending message to my brothers or an ex for at least 3 years. Not even with current technology. But if we are being honest if I got in that type of shit I'm not ever contacting them again. They would understand.
amazing!
No one in the family looks like him…. Not even one of them!
They look like a combination of Monty and Naturelle, as they would. 🤷🏼♀️
La naturaleza del sueño es la evanecencia
When the bus pulls off, and the music comes in..... Chills. The illusion of romance and love enslaves men.
This car is a hearse, and Monty is dead
Une chaine parmi tant d'autres you here reminiscing too ? Didn’t notice the hearse before... Take him to the infirmary he’s delusional !
From this film, but not only from this one, I understood that in the USA when you go to prison it's not the loss of freedom, but definitely being raped. Apparently this is taken for granted.
The only spike lee film worth a shit.
Yeah we get it
Inside man too
I thought this was alrite untill the last 5 mins n then i jus new
Even though this scene was fictional in his imagination, where was Monty supposed to have moved to? His father said "out west" but that's sort of vague. What state?
Looks like somewhere in the Southwest, I'm guessing New Mexico or Arizona.
That the point being vague, somewhere where no one would know, a small unk town.
3:00 one of the sons gets up and phones the police :)
It all came to close to never happening..
This great dudes
super
This never happen did it he ended up going to jail didn't he ?!
Illusions fucking illusion and false hopes
I m a new yorker
I just watched this movie again last for the 3rd or 4th time, but I saw something that I've never seen before that blew me away. Towards the end when he was in the car with his dad and he sees the boy on the bus next to them, pay attention to his left shoulder and notice the ball of light exiting the car. No, it's not an insect, so don't come back with that nonsense. These balls of light are often seen where something or someone is being haunted. I would bet money Norton never even saw it.
I found another one on the TV show Homeland too. That one is over Brody's left shoulder when he's in the bathroom stall trying to fix his suicide vest. That one even changes color!
Ok. Can you spend a few mins learn about video editing then make a video about this thing?
Then comment here so we can watch it. Many thanks on a advanced
Everyone wears white in the end. So, it's a white lie.
7 years isnt that bad...good behavior get out in 5
ryanspears1986 prison isnt like that lol dont believe all the bullshit, just keep to your self keep yourself busy... time goes fast...A lot of people help out convicts besides if it were for child molestaion jobs arent that hard to come by just dont expect a desk at exxon
+poopmcscoopface
I know it's 6 months later but yeah prison is most certainly like that. Have 2 family members work at a prison out here in buttfuck Idaho and the stories they tell me sheesh.
one's a nurse so she has to take care of and help counsel those who do get raped or stabbed and that's out here in the sticks. I couldn't imagine an overcrowded prison in New York.
***** it depends on the person doing the time, how they handle it and what they do with there time. rape doesn't happen, its VERY rare
poopmcscoopface well he could be a good salesman
poopmcscoopface It depends on the person that goes in prison if a guy looks like Edward Norton and goes in prison one year might be a very long time if he gets raped every week
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my life
My recommendations on the right include "The Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift: Winner gets me." Also an emotional driving scene for those who have yet to see it.
what a troll :D
This is the story of Brian Laundrie
Why Not Just Leave The FUCKING Country Instead Of Just Heading West To Arizona or California.Go To CANADA Than Maybe Go To BRAZIL.
did you watch the movie
Yusuf Sanad a long time ago yes
You’ll need a passport to leave the country
@@AJFStudios What if they Already had one
@@GABRIELADAWSON Then boarder security would stop him for being a wanted felon