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Brick [Widescreen]

Actor(s): Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Lukas Haas, Noah Fleiss, Noah Segan
Director(s): Rian Johnson
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Situations, Profanity, Drug Content
Movie Release: 2005
DVD Release: 08/08/2006
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 50 mins
Studio: Universal Studios
Total Copies: 3
Genres: Mystery, Detective Film, Post-Noir (Modern Noir)
See Also: Brick

DVD Synopsis

A tough-talking teen attempts to uncover his ex-girlfriend's killer in director Rian Johnson's hard-boiled high-school noir, told in the style of a Dashiell Hammett mystery. An outsider by nature, Brendan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is forced to penetrate the elaborate ranks of the high-school social scene and its more insidious underbelly when the body of his former girlfriend Emily is found lying lifeless in a remote creek. Though the pair had been on the outs, Brendan can't seem to shake the hysterical phone call that he received from Emily the day before her body was discovered, a call in which she rattled off a number of cryptic words: "brick," "pin," "tug," "poor Frisco." He's determined to find the guilty party, and to do that he'll need to uncover the meaning behind her enigmatic phone call. From the highest-ranking athlete to the lowest-level burnout, no one is above suspicion of leaving her in that creek or putting her in the position to end up there. Brendan's skill for getting the right attention from the right people leads him to a local drug dealer of urban-legendary status (Lukas Haas), who walks with a cane and lives with his mother. As Brendan infiltrates the social and political web more deeply, his theory solidifies and each player's role becomes clear, from the shifty-eyed pot slinger to an upper-crust innocent who may well be a femme fatale. Brendan may soon be ready to make his case, even if it's too late for him to get out. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Actors

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Brendan Fry
Nora Zehetner - Laura
Lukas Haas - The Pin
Noah Fleiss - Tugg
Noah Segan - Dode

Member Movie Reviews

Steve J. (DarkReader) from BEAVERTON, OR wrote on 11/16/2009...

I LOVED THIS MOVIE! It is a well acted, well scripted and truly a delight to watch. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is fabulous in his role as a high school student looking for the killer of his ex-girlfriend. Think Sam Spade and 30's private eye movies BUT set in a modern setting and you'll have an idea. The lines are crisp and smart and the action is fast paced. Its a very intelligent movie and you can take nothing for granted. Everything blends in perfect and you put pieces of the puzzle together. Take a chance and watch it, you'll be glad you did.

Jessica S. (thequeen13) from WASECA, MN wrote on 9/2/2009...

I watched this movie and it was like watching a poem, it was beautiful and touching. It inspired me to write some of the best work I've ever produced.

James V. from BISMARCK, ND wrote on 8/29/2009...

0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I'm not under 30 but think the younger generation would particularly enjoy this movie. Good plot and acting. Kept me glued to me seat.

Michelle S. (Chelly10s) from ARMUCHEE, GA wrote on 4/21/2009...

This is a unique film. The dialog is poetic and rhythmic. It's almost as if it's a play being filmed. The story is about a young man trying to uncover the details of his ex-girlfriend's murder. While it's his devotion to her that motivates his actions, the characters remain distant from the audience...in other words, you probably won't find yourself feeling sorry for the guy.

To me, it is accurately described on the DVD details page as Modern Noir. As a mystery, I would give it 2 1/2 stars, but as a modern interpretation of Film Noir, I'd give it four.