Brick (2005) - Blu-ray Forum

BluBonnet · 12-30-2022, 02:36 AM

According to the search feature, there isn't a thread for this movie in this section of the forums.

So for those of you who haven't seen it, or haven't seen it in a long time, I'd just like to recommend it to you, especially if you've recently watched Rian Johnson's Glass Onion.

There is a nice, timeless quality to this modern-day neo-noir that I think is going to keep the movie from ever feeling dated. Of course, it was Johnson's directing debut and it speaks volumes about how much he adores whodunnits, and what a good feel he has for them.

It also has a very good performance from Joseph Gordon-Levitt. You'd think being in his 20s he might not have been a great choice to play a high school kid, but I think he pulls it off rather nicely.

There's also the great locations, with the entire movie having been filmed in Johnson's hometown of San Clemente, California (He attended high school there).

Zivouhr · 12-30-2022, 02:58 AM

This film Brick, is definitely an acquired taste IMO, starring Joe Levitt.

I wasn't able to get into the character story or dialog and wasn't able to relate to it. I heard a lot of hype about it, but when I watched it, I kept wondering what they loved about it. Even so, it was a career changing film for the director for sure, made with very little money apparently.

I couldn't find a trailer that wasn't an R rated preview for Brick, released back in 2005 or 2006 I think.

Looper, that was hyped up too, but I couldn't get into that film either with Willis as the time traveling star.

He's doing well with Knives Out films it seems.

BluBonnet · 12-30-2022, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Zivouhr

I kept wondering what they loved about it.

It's like taking an old-fashioned 1940s noir and transplanting it to modern-day California, complete with dialogue straight out of Dashiell Hammett

badfingerboogie · 12-30-2022, 03:22 AM

I just wish we could get a good new region B friendly edition - the UK copy I have is 1080i with PAL speedup.

BluBonnet · 12-31-2022, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by badfingerboogie

I just wish we could get a good new region B friendly edition - the UK copy I have is 1080i with PAL speedup.

What about the upcoming 4k? Aren't those region-free?

Foggy · 12-31-2022, 04:44 PM

Sits somewhere with my Top 20. I love the film.

badfingerboogie · 01-01-2023, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

What about the upcoming 4k? Aren't those region-free?

True, though I see that's still currently undated. Hopefully more info soon!

BluBonnet · 01-01-2023, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by badfingerboogie

True, though I see that's still currently undated. Hopefully more info soon!

It's supposed to be released early this year, although that could change. Any info would probably be immediately posted on the 4k section of the forums.

rowillia · 08-30-2024, 05:17 PM

4K release date is October 12, 2024...finally!

An4h0ny · 09-14-2024, 11:49 PM

I found a cheap DVD copy of this and watched it last night.

Really liked it a lot.

This would make a great double feature with Mysterious Skin

12-30-2022, 02:36 AM	#1
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	Brick (2005) According to the search feature, there isn't a thread for this movie in this section of the forums. So for those of you who haven't seen it, or haven't seen it in a long time, I'd just like to recommend it to you, especially if you've recently watched Rian Johnson's Glass Onion. There is a nice, timeless quality to this modern-day neo-noir that I think is going to keep the movie from ever feeling dated. Of course, it was Johnson's directing debut and it speaks volumes about how much he adores whodunnits, and what a good feel he has for them. It also has a very good performance from Joseph Gordon-Levitt. You'd think being in his 20s he might not have been a great choice to play a high school kid, but I think he pulls it off rather nicely. There's also the great locations, with the entire movie having been filmed in Johnson's hometown of San Clemente, California (He attended high school there).

12-30-2022, 02:58 AM	#2
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	This film Brick, is definitely an acquired taste IMO, starring Joe Levitt. I wasn't able to get into the character story or dialog and wasn't able to relate to it. I heard a lot of hype about it, but when I watched it, I kept wondering what they loved about it. Even so, it was a career changing film for the director for sure, made with very little money apparently. I couldn't find a trailer that wasn't an R rated preview for Brick, released back in 2005 or 2006 I think. Looper, that was hyped up too, but I couldn't get into that film either with Willis as the time traveling star. He's doing well with Knives Out films it seems.

12-30-2022, 03:22 AM	#4
badfingerboogie Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I just wish we could get a good new region B friendly edition - the UK copy I have is 1080i with PAL speedup.

12-31-2022, 04:44 PM	#6
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3603 DVD collection:47	Sits somewhere with my Top 20. I love the film.

08-30-2024, 05:17 PM	#9
rowillia New Member Member since:Jul 2014 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:742	4K release date is October 12, 2024...finally!

09-14-2024, 11:49 PM	#10
An4h0ny Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2017 Location:Carmen Sandiego's Bathroom 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:328 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I found a cheap DVD copy of this and watched it last night. Really liked it a lot. This would make a great double feature with Mysterious Skin

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