Review of Bronson (2009) by James D — 04 Mar 2012
A movie that is part biopic, part black comedy, part horror movie, glazed over with a bit of the arthouse. If you're looking for it, you'll fin it in Bronson.
The movie itself is another great directorial effort from Nicolas Winding Refn. Refn moves effortlessly from one tone to another. He co-wrote the script as well, which is a well-written work with multiple tones and enough bizarreness that it's not too "out there".
Of course, this movie was written to either live or die by whoever played its central character, Charles Bronson. Tom Hardy delivers a fantastic portrayal of Bronson, adding some dimension to a violent madman who is as bizarre a character in real life than he was shown in the movie. Hardy leaves nothing in the tank and puts it all out there, it's a fantastic performance that solidifies him as one of the great young actors of today.
Overall, Bronson is an excellent, surrealist good time. A little bizarre, a little violent, but a great movie nonetheless.
This review of Bronson (2009) was written by James D on 04 Mar 2012.
Bronson has generally received positive reviews.
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