Brick (DVD, 2006)

I loved "Brick". It is definitely unique. I know not everyone will get this... I would consider it an indie film with an emphasis on stylized dialogue...It has film noir sensibilities, though it is in color, and much of the dialogue sounds like it was written for a B/W detective movie, although it is set in a high school. It has a timeless feel, and if it wasn't for the use of cell phones, etc. I suppose this story could have taken place in the 70's. What else can I say? It's a must...Check it out!

Maybe I am old but I consider myself pretty open. I mean, I liked Garden State. I like John Stewart, I even liked Donnie Darko. But I thought this movie sucked big time. It tried, but missed, on everything - acting, plot, direction. Sorry.

This movie does not rely on the quality of the mystery to determine it's quality. The sets, colors, and soundtrack make an amazing movie experience. I was never bored watching any part of this movie. From the unique dialogue to the 70's furniture, there is always something to pay attention to and something new to enjoy. The plot is good but it is secondary to the artistic value of this movie.

To be a little more explicit about my love of this movie, I really enjoyed the building to the climax of the movie. Always moving forward, never slow, plenty of powerful mini-climaxes to keep your interest. The only time the movie appears to be slow is the first time you watch it at the very beginning. It only appears slow because you have no idea what's going on until you go back and watch the movie again.

Good work by Focus Features on continuing their amazing work at finding gems unrecognized by other major production companies.

I wasn't sure what to expect with this film. After seeing the previews, I knew it would be full of invented slang and pithy dialogue, but it was not the trite half-hearted attempt you come to expect in movies starring up-and-coming tween actors. I would, I think, compare it to a David Mamet script, where the dialogue is both real and other-worldly at the same time.

But enough about that. The movie itself is a very entertaining thriller, with excellent performances by mainly unknown or little known young actors. The whodunnit? aspect of the film is easy enough to figure out, but the why? and how? are elusive until the end.

The movie is very aware of motivation, and all of the characters are wonderfully 3-dimensional in that they all want different things, know different pieces of the puzzle, and have very real human emotions.

There is quite a bit of morbid, jaded, or jarring humor (something like Garden State meets Reservoir Dogs), and the film gives nods to the darker, undiscussed desires of humanity, without going overboard on sex, gore, or f-bombs. In fact, there's no nudity, only one scene of extreme violence, and just a few episodes of noticable cursing, which is pretty tame for this type of intense murder-suspense film.

I highly recommend this movie. If nothing else, it is a must-rent DVD, but anyone interested in film will appreciate this screenplay's originality, as well as some of the choices the director and cinematographer made that add to the overall dark and quiet tone.

This movie completely turns the genre on it's head by placing the action in a highschool without becoming too comical. However because of the dialogue and the layered plot I doubt it's for everyone.

This is one of those movies best seen with as little knowledge about it going in as possible, if you must read about it first do so, but here's your chance to just rent it now without spoiling any of it.

It's film noir with high school aged kids. (That alone should be reason enough to watch it without reading further, again which I recommend.)

The film has a stylized language, cinematography and sound track that truely set it apart from other films. An orginality and mystery that unfolds brilliantly.

You can read a discription of the storyline itself on IMDB or whatever, but seriously, do yourself a favor and just rent it knowing as little as possible, defintatly one of the top 20 movies of the year and plesantly unique (if you watch way too many movies like I do.) I watched it on netflix and owned it the next day, a rare mystery that's worth watching over and over.

Good movie - keeps you in suspense and with an ending that isn't quite what you expect: rated 4 out of 5.

Good movie. Noir mystery set in a normal high school setting. You can watch it for the dialog alone, but the story and acting also help this movie along.

This is an amazingly well made film. It's a classic detective tale about a man who wants answers and will do whatever it takes to see justice served. Did I mention it's set in a high school? Great movie, a must-see for anyone, and a definate MUST-OWN. You WILL watch it again and again.

This is a film with wonderful characters, dark and mysterious. It's a noir-style detective film set in high school! Brilliant...

The life of Brendan Frye is about to change when his hot ex-girlfriend Emily disappears overnight. When Brendan finds out that Emily's disappearence may be connected to a local urban legend called "The Pin," he tactfully infiltrates the hierarchy of high-school caste. With the help of a good friend named Brain, Brendan proceeds into the pit and begins to stir up controversy with the school's most popular stock in order to figure out just what the hell is going on. En route, he begins to realize that this is no ordinary group of people that Emily had familiarized herself with. They are dangerous and willing to do anything to protect their political strength and reputations at any cost. And when drugs finally become a catalyst of brutal peer violence, Brendan is now caught not only looking out for the safety of his lover, but for his own life as well. There's more, but you'll have to watch.

The lead, played wonderfully as a Spade-Bogartesque high-school-aged character of "Brendan" is portrayed by the most promising actor to make the transition from child-actor (1990's TV - 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN) to one who has the promise of becoming a true star as he grows from young adult to adult. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is absolutely great in this movie (and in Mysterious Skin) and will be a male lead and box-office draw on par with an earlier generation's Leo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp. Joseph Gordon-Levitt can do it all, i.e., play a variety of characters, whether they be heroic, pathetic, clownish, romantic, etc.

Lukas Haas(ET fame) is really wierd as the crippled gang leader "The Pin" ... but he is more limited as far as the variety of roles which he can pull off.

The movie itself is something for laughs on its first viewing, but not at the expense of the 1930's detective stories ... the details of the "contemporary" high school setting are ludicrous ... the farcical representaion of adults, i.e., the school's disciplinarian and the Pin's mother ... the incongruity of the mid-20th century phone booths, and when convenient, the use of the modern cellphone ... the consistent beatings that Brendan takes, the slaps he gives, the instant healing of what should be life-threatening injuries ... the white Thunderbird, the black Mustang ... no reality home life of the characters ... the Pin's house ... the twists and turns, and the surprise ending, but always the dead-pan delivery of the mumbled gumshoe lingo. The entire movie is a delight and you can watch it over and over to spot more and more ironies, incongruities, and satiric stabs at both nostalgia and . That's why I bought this copy on ebay as a gift for the collection of my college-freshman nephew who is studying film.

DVD in good working condition. No scratches, and case in good condition. All is as promised! Thanks :)

I absolutly enjoy movies starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt! To make things even better he plays a rather intelligent, manipulative role in this murder mystery - love story. I was not disappointed with his performance nor any of the other cast members: Lukas Haas, Nora Zehetner, Meagan Good, Emilie de Ravin, Noah Fleiss, Lucas Babin, Jonathan Cauff, and Noah Segan. This movie depicts life for these teens involved in gangs, dealing with drugs, discorvering where they want to fit in and at what cost.

This movie starts out in a rather unusual way and it takes most people who see it about 20 minutes to start to appreciate it. In fact the only drawback to this movie is how slowly it starts, although i don't see how it could begin any other way.
I almost never buy movies because once I've seen it I don't feel the need to ever see it again. Every few years a movie comes out that I just feel the need to buy for reasons I cannot fathom, this is one of them. Other movies i have purchased are Unforgiven, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and the original Star Wars trilogy (NOT I,II,III. I want my money back for those).
Given how rarely I will want to see a movie more than one time i guess that the greatest compliment i can give the movie on Ebay would be that it was actually so good that i felt the need to buy it.

i thought that this movie was a lot different than any movie i had seen before.... just the way the film is shot form weird angles and lenses. i also enjoyed the twist in the ending i didnt expect it to end that way. Watch it!

Listed as "A spellbinder!" More like a sleeper..and I mean that it was hard to just stay awake. The dialog of this movie was like from another planet. Just trying to understand what they were talking about was a job in it self. The plot was another pathetic story to say the least. If your looking for a thriller.."Brick" is not the choice to make or worth the time to watch.

I first saw this movie on either Bravo or Sundance. Its the sort of movie that you need and will want to watch multiple times. There is so much going on and the language alone might leave you stumped. Its much like the Usual Suspects where you wont and dont need to question left out moments that might explain the situation; rather let yourself enjoy the language and the movie for what it is without criticism. There seems to me, that there is an element of Shakespeare, though I dont know what play. The acting, the script, the story is simple yet complex. I loved it and watch it frequently, its a must have in anyone's Indie collection.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is brilliant in this movie. All of the characters are well portrayed and the plot is very entertaining. This is probably one of my favorite movies.

Very original. Though young, all the actors are brilliant in creating a fun and quirky yet intelligent story

I watched this movie with friends and absolutely loved it and needed to own it. It's interesting and dark and entirely unique. It has become one of my favorite movies, because the acting, soundtrack, and plot all blend to create this awesome movie that I can't get enough of. Delivery of the movie was prompt and it was in great condition, so I highly recommend this seller and especially this film! Buy it, rent it, watch it, and enjoy!!

I chose to purchase this product because I'd seen it before and thoroughly enjoyed it. Here are my quick thoughts on it:

Cinematography: 4/5
There aren't any explosions (which is a good thing, in my opinion), but the lighting and angles of some of the shots are beautiful. It takes place in common places, but they are still made to evoke emotion. The settings are important for the story development, and they do this well.

Plot: 4/5
Taking place in some sort of hyper-serious public high school, the plot is a little unrealistic, but that's the norm for movies these days. The viewer follows one character throughout a few exciting days of his life, so the plot lacks the ADHD trend that Hollywood likes to follow, but it ties everything together very well at the end of the film.

Character Development: 5/5
Without ruining anything about the movie's mystery aspect, this film involves lots of twists and turns based around a handful of dynamic characters. Everyone plays a pivotal role in the story, so you don't waste any interest in non-vital characters. The story is based on how these characters interact with each other more than the environment, which leads to a more interesting film.

Script: 5/5
The writer of this screenplay had clearly taken "A Clockwork Orange" to heart when writing this. The vocabulary is very interesting. It may be hard to follow at times, but with a bit of attention given, it becomes far more fun than any normal pattern of speech. One of my favorite aspects of this film.

Get this movie, then enjoy it. It's not that expensive, and it's far more valuable than it's (lack of) reputation would lead you to believe.

This movie was like watching an old 40's gangster movie. You really have to pay attention to the dialog to keep up with what is going on and who is back stabbing who. This movie is very compelling and keeps you asking "How is this going to end?" The actors are all young but all very believable. I highly recommend this flick to any movie buffs.