Review of Brick (2006) by Bill S — 19 Jan 2015
An homage to noir, as well as a middle-finger to over-privileged youth, Brick is an old-school gumshoe noir that takes place in a high school setting, with none of the self-conscious irony that the setup implies.
Brick heralded the arrival of writer/director Rian Johnson as a force to be reckoned with, and proved that Joseph Gordon-Levitt was ready to take on serious dramatic roles. After Brendan Frye revives a cryptic phone call from his ex-girlfriend, she disappears, only to be found murdered in a drainpipe.
Brendan's relentless investigative efforts send him on a downward spiraling journey of crime-rings, femme-fetales, double-crosses and murder. With its clever use of light, quick-witted dialogue, great performances, unique camera work, and unquestionable coolness, Brick wringed every last atom out of its mediocre-budget, and upstaged movies worth 4 times as much.
This review of Brick (2006) was written by Bill S on 19 Jan 2015.
Brick has generally received positive reviews.
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