'The story that hardly happened'

Timmy 2022-04-19 09:01:44

The last paragraph is very exciting. Does "the story that hardly happened" refer to the extra 25 hours? Looking back on the whole film, it seems that many of the stories are "stories that hardly happened", just like the encounter between the male protagonist and the dog, the encounter with his lover, and the encounter with the drug business, just like the kiss between the teacher and the 17-year-old student. Like the stocks that Wall Street friends almost sold in advance...

It's a bit similar to Colin Firth's "Single Man". On the last day of a major turning point in life, life, friendship, family, and love are all magnified and examined.

Although there is some "talking" temperament, the wonderful director, script and soundtrack still construct an unforgettable life fable. The soundtrack blends the exotic with the religious sensibilities of The Godfather.

Ed's way of saying hello to the little boy from the window pane is a miracle.

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Extended Reading
  • Paula 2022-04-24 07:01:05

    Boredom just doesn't like the Fuck monologue. Too many too deliberate plots, it's not too comfortable to look at.

  • Chris 2022-03-20 09:01:37

    I read the script first and then watched the movie. There are many additions and deletions, and the treatment in many places is different from what I thought. This movie obviously wants to talk about something, but it is too bland.

25th Hour quotes

  • Monty Brogan: Champagne for my real friends, and real pain for my sham friends.

  • Jakob Elinsky: What do we say to him?

    Frank Slaughtery: We say nothin'. The guy's going to hell for seven years, what are going do wish him luck?