Bronson: DVD Review
Bronson
Rating: R18
Released by Madman
Described
on the cover as A Clockwork Orange for the 21st Century, this is an unforgiving
biographical pic of the UK's most notorious criminal, Charles Bronson.
Played with a wonderful theatrical feel by Tom Hardy,
this takes a look back at what shaped the man behind bars - and how one of the
UK's most vicious criminals was created.
The story
is told in a rather unusual and visually captivating way - in front of an
audience, Bronson tells us he always wanted to be famous; with his bald head,
polished dome and large handlebar moustache, he cuts a comical figure; almost
clown-like in his mannerisms and speech - but heaven help you if you mock him -
because there's also an explosion of violence around the corner.
And it's merely minutes before the fighting begins;
Refn cuts directly back and forth from Bronson's speech on the stage to his
taking on a series of guards and battering them black and blue.
It's jail where Bronson blooms gleefully cementing his
title as a violent uncontrolled offender - and it's here the film becomes a
little confrontational as it shows there's no hope of reform for this character.
However, it succeeds, thanks to the stunning and
towering performance from Hardy himself; while Bronson's never going to be a
likeable character, it's Hardy's performance which makes him so compelling to
watch.
There's some great visual touches and an
extension of the performance of a clown sees Bronson at his peak - Hardy's
mesmerizing turn never sees you off guard; you're 100% sure of his propensity
for explosive violence but yet you can't help but watch this portrayal.
Extras: Teaser trailers, commentary
and interview with director Nicolas Winding Refn
Rating: 7/10
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