With its hip lyrics and 50's styled character speak BRICK is an instant classic. It has a streak of REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE in it. The eclectic arrangement of the deranged is inventive and full of texture. I own it and watch it often!
Top Cast
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Brendan Frye
Nora Zehetner
Laura Dannon
Matt O'Leary
The Brain
Noah Fleiss
Tugger
Lukas Haas
The Pin
Meagan Good
Kara
Emilie de Ravin
Emily Kostich
Noah Segan
Dode
Brian J. White
Brad Bramish
Richard Roundtree
Assistant V.P. Trueman
Jonathan Cauff
Biff
Reedy Gibbs
Pin's Mom
Lucas Babin
Big Stoner
Ari Welkom
Tangles
Tracy Bitterolf
Straggler
Cody Lightning
The Lug
Reviews
Brick is a detective/noir film but to the viewer’s surprise, in a high-school setting. It is written and independently directed by Rian Johnson. At the mention of any movie revolving around high school or teenagers, all that comes to mind are the various stereotypes but this movie gives a surprise to the viewer. The story revolves around a particular, rather abrupt and frantic phone call received by the high school…
We start proceedings with "Brendan" (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) standing over the body of a girl lying dead in a storm drain. It turns out that she is "Emily" - and was his girlfriend. He's very much on the edge of society at his school, but with the help of his way more savvy, but just as ostracised, friend "The Brain" (Matt O'Leary) he determines to infiltrate the local drug supply network and get to the legendary…
FAQ about Brick
What is Brick about?
A teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend.
When was Brick released?
Brick was released in 2006.
What genres does Brick belong to?
Brick is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Crime.
Who stars in Brick?
The cast of Brick includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Matt O'Leary, Noah Fleiss, Lukas Haas.