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Truly disappointed in myself for voting against 25th Hour -- Norton, Pepper, and Hoffman giving incredible performances plus a godly Terrence Blanchard score -- but Oppenheimer is not only my favorite film of 2024...I think it's Nolan's best film. So, I had to hold my nose and go with Oppie.
I just watched 25th Hour last night so I could vote here. I wasn't expecting this, but I'm going with Spike Lee's film. When I juxtaposed these movies, what bubbled up for me was that while both main characters are dealing with the consequences of their choices, Monty's feels real and grounded while J. Robert's feels like academic angst. I get that I'm comparing 7 years in prison to the violent extinction of over 200,000 people, but hey that's art criticism for ya.
This is such a fascinating matchup, it's not just two films, but two zeitgeists that are competing. How relevant is the just barely post 9-11 reflections on New York City compared to the Oppenheimer's much wider ethical concerns? How invested are folks in a gritty street aesthetic versus an operatic emotional scope and an expansive cinematic vision to go with it? I don't know how other folks will vote for this, but I went for Oppenheimer because I think 25th Hour is too of its moment and it is a moment that has passed.
First Meek's Cutoff, and now this?
I'm not mad, just disappointed.
VERY,VERY DIS-a-Ppointed!!!!!!
Do the Right Thing, people.