Review of Brick (2006) by Kipm. — 19 Dec 2006
What a feat. Rian Johnson is shaping up to be one of the best directors out of the mainstream today. His debut "Brick" is completely new take on both the detective and high school genres and blends them mostly seamlessly.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, miles away from his alternative teen idol days on "3rd Rock" and "10 Things I Hate about You," is absolutely brilliant as Brendan, alone by choice, who is smarter than anyone in the room and uses that to his advantage.
The labyrinthe plot (involving an ex-girlfriend's murder and a giant web of drug dealers and users) is never too confusing or unnecessary. You learn every detail along with Brendan, piecing it together in search of closure and justice.
The noir dialogue doesn't take you out of the plot; it envelops you into its world.
This review of Brick (2006) was written by Kipm. on 19 Dec 2006.
Brick has generally received positive reviews.
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