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Brick
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List Price: $9.99
Our Price: $8.49
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Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emilie De Ravin
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAIN.
EAN: 0025192866326
Format: AC-3
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-08-08
Running Time: 110
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
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Editorial Reviews:
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Brendan Frye is a loner someone who knows all the angles but has chosen to stay on the outside. When the girl he loves turns up dead he is determined to find the "who" and "why" and plunges into the dark and dangerous social strata of rich girl Laura intimidating Tug drug-addled Dode seductive Kara and the ominous Pin. But who can he really trust? These are the ingredients of Brick a gritty and provocative thriller that critics describe as "a clever twist-filled whodunit!" (Claudia Puig USA Today)System Requirements:Running Time: 110 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLERS Rating:Â R UPC:Â 025192866326 Manufacturer No:Â 28663
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Cake and pie, oh my
Comment: It doesn't surprise me that this film has received a lot of negative reviews. This isn't the sort of movie you can guarantee that others will like.
The literal-minded 'this is unrealistic' criticisms miss the point, of course. The film knows it isn't realistic, and even winks at you (e.g., the mom serving apple juice). The same can be said of grumbling about the convuluted plot and slangy dialog (that's the nature of the genre). I do think, however, that the muddy sound of the dialog is a problem. You end up missing some great lines (and you shouldn't need subtitles).
What I like best is, despite the small budget, Brick is great to look at. Great washed-out California background, nice interior sets. Rian Johnson makes good use of jump cut editing and low camera angles and even a sunset.
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Summary: Superb
Comment: A throwback to detective noir flicks from the 30's and 40's set in a high school, this excellent movie keeps viewers glued with snappy dialogue and a sturdy plot. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is wonderful as the outcast protagonist , walking a fine line between brooding and witty as he investigates his ex-girlfriend's disappearance. Lukas Haas drops in as a quirky drug kingpin, and Richard Roundtree appears as the assistant Vice Principal. A back and forth between Levitt and Roundtree in one scene is hilarious and makes the entire movie worth watching, let alone with the rest of this refreshingly different film.
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Summary: TARGET PRACTICE
Comment: THIS IS ONE OF THE WORST MOVIES I HAVE EVER SEEN. IT SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN WRITTEN BY SOME OVERLY COOL HIGH SCHOOL PUNKS. I JUST WANTED TO FAST FORWARD TO THE LAST 5 MINUTES TO SEE WHAT THE MOVIE ENDED UP BEING ABOUT. A FRIEND AND ME ARE GOING TO TAKE IT OUT SKEET SHOOTING OR MAYBE DRAG IT BEHIND THE CAR FOR ABOUT 10 MILES UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. IF YOU ARE AN OVERLY COOL ULTRA GEEK, YOU'LL LOVE IT. IF YOU ARE AN ADULT , DON'T BUY IT....HELL, DON'T EVEN RENT IT....PITYFUL
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Summary: This is a very interesting and engaging film
Comment: Brick is a great homage to the noirs of the 40s, but with a modern high school setting. Gordon-Levitt is a brilliant actor, and the rest of the cast is spot on too. The script and camera work are awesome; but the characters and style drive this movie the most. The dialogue is interesting because it has sort of a 40s feel to it. The movie has a bunch of cool twists that I didn't see coming. A few scenes are very funny, but mostly its a pretty intense drama. Definitely worth seeing for anyone open-minded
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Summary: Pretentious Film School Stuff
Comment: You're expected to believe that a bunch of high school students are capable of running an elaborate drug dealing cartel, all the while never appearing to ever go to class. The plot is muddled and the dialogue is slow and dull. It takes a long time to begin to make sense, trying the patience of any viewer. Adults don't seem to exist in this world. And the exposition at the end by the two main characters is so complicated and absurd that it exposes how weak the script is by having them recite and explain to the viewer what just took place over 90 minutes.
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