Harry Brown is an intense, gritty British revenge film carried by Michael Caine in the title role. Plot-wise, it's fairly predictable and offers no real surprises, however it's everything else in the film that captivates you from the very beginning. The tension gets heavier and heavier, barely leaving the viewer any room to breathe, while Caine's subtly brilliant performance is complimented with an astonishing well-rounded out cast. As dark and violent as the film gets, it packs an emotional punch that most revenge films seem to lack.
4 Elephant & Castle's out of 5
2 comments:
This was heartbreaking at times. It knocked me for six even though I was expecting it from what you said. The scene in the drug dealer house was intense. It went on too long for comfort, which was the point.
4 chess metaphors out of 5.
I loved the drug house scene. The music helped with the tension something fierce.
...and Sean Harris' performance was spot on scary. Feck. He was so good.
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