Review of Brick (2006) by Philip S — 08 May 2013
Rian Johnson's directorial debut Brick really was a breath of fresh air. A unique experience and thoroughly captivating. It's a crime drama set in a school with a bunch of teenagers, but its neo-noir style lifts this above and beyond any fear of it being "just another teen drama". It has a great use of language and terms very reminiscent of 1930's film noir. Sometimes a little difficult to follow but thats half its charm and compliments the mystery to great effect. It's a very special film indeed.
We follow a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Brendan, an intelligent outsider at school who will stop at nothing to figure out what has happened to his ex girlfriend who has gone missing. He delves deeper and deeper into different circles within the school and out. As he weaves his way into various groups, Brendan gets involved with some very dangerous characters and we find out various pieces of the mystery along the way.
I just love the films style and with a uber cool soundtrack, some fantastically bizarre characters and a sharp story that has you hooked throughout, Brick is a stunning start to Johnson's career.
This review of Brick (2006) was written by Philip S on 08 May 2013.
Brick has generally received positive reviews.
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