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Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn paints this brutally violent portrait of Britain's most notorious prisoner, Charles Bronson (born Michael Peterson and later re-named by his fight promoter) - who has spent 34 years of his life in prison, and 28 of those in solitary confinement. As a teenager in the early 1970s, Bronson is jailed for seven years after robbing a post office. During his sentence he becomes increasingly violent and re-styles himself as a hardened criminal, convinced that his new persona will bring him the notoriety and fame he craves.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: The notorious life of the UK's "most violent prisoner" serves as the subject of Pusher Trilogy director Nicolas Winding Refn's brutal biopic. Born Michael Peterson but later renamed by his fight promoter, Charles Bronson's sole ambition in life was to become famous. Surmising that the fastest means of accomplishing his goal with such limited opportunities was to cultivate a stylized persona as a hardened criminal, the ambitious do-badder embraced a desperate existence of extreme savagery. But who is the real man behind the warped persona? Seeing as how twenty-eight of Bronson's thirty-four years behind bars were spent in solitary confinement, that's a difficult question to answer. The terror of the legend comes to vivid life, however, as director Refn explores the twisted alternate reality created by Bronson, and highlights precisely how the controversial criminal staged himself within that anarchistic world. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: British Independent Film Awards, Sundance Film Festival, ...Bronson
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Sammie76
Format:Blu-ray
I bought this on a bit of a whim! Not my usual type of film (not a big fan of violent films)! I made the exception as what I had seen in terms of clips of the film and that I like Tom Hardy, I thought what have I got to lose by watching it?
I found myself enjoying the film very much! Yes it was violent, but highly entertaining and quite funny! Tom Hardy played the part brilliantly and all credit to him for it... I highly recommend seeing this film even if you are not a fan! I'm glad I made the purchase.
I found myself enjoying the film very much! Yes it was violent, but highly entertaining and quite funny! Tom Hardy played the part brilliantly and all credit to him for it... I highly recommend seeing this film even if you are not a fan! I'm glad I made the purchase.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Well a little over exagerated maybe, but what wonderfully connected, correographed and creatively put together cult film. Tip-top acting, stunning costumes and makeup done to perfection. What a tremendously exciting scene when Bronson turns his head to reveal a series of another character. Really so glad I am able to obtain this film. Terribly disappointing to those who think this film is all blood,gangsters and gore.
45 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By Steven Stewart
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Format:DVD
When you mention the name Charles Bronson to most people around the world usually, the first person that will come to their minds is the actor of the movie Deathwish. To most British people, the name is synonymous with the most violent person held within Her Majesty's Prison system. Most movies like this, I will turn away from in an instant as when it comes to biopics and books alike, I generally like them to be about people of importance who have achieved something of worth. Bronson is a fascinating character to me as, although he obtained his country wide recognition through his violence actions, he has proven himself to be an articulate and artistic human being with his books and poetry. However, it's hard to ignore his violent past and that's certainly the primary focus of this movie. I was hoping for a bit more focus in the progression of his artistic side, but we were given merely a glimpse.
The story of the film gives a very brief look at Bronson's youth before prison, pointing out that even as a youngster he had a violent side. Fast forward a couple of years and he holds up a post office for mere change and lands himself a prison sentence of 7 years, for which he would have probably just served 4. Unfortunately, Bronson took to prison and found it an exciting surrounding and saw his fists as a way of gaining recognition, which he surely did. We then are given a brief look at his time in a mental health institute and also an even briefer glimpse at the Broadmoor protest. The film also shows a number of other events of Bronson's life, including his short release from prison and the hostage takings.
I'm really on both sides of the scale when it comes to my perception of this movie.... Read more ›
The story of the film gives a very brief look at Bronson's youth before prison, pointing out that even as a youngster he had a violent side. Fast forward a couple of years and he holds up a post office for mere change and lands himself a prison sentence of 7 years, for which he would have probably just served 4. Unfortunately, Bronson took to prison and found it an exciting surrounding and saw his fists as a way of gaining recognition, which he surely did. We then are given a brief look at his time in a mental health institute and also an even briefer glimpse at the Broadmoor protest. The film also shows a number of other events of Bronson's life, including his short release from prison and the hostage takings.
I'm really on both sides of the scale when it comes to my perception of this movie.... Read more ›
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By S J Buck
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Format:DVD
This is a really fine movie, that needs to be seen more than once. Tom Hardy is a revelation as Michael Peterson/Charles Bronson. He must have worked out a lot to get into shape.
Its not all factually accurate, but the essence of Bronson's character is displayed brilliantly through the violence, that presumably he loves, and through some surreal fantasy scenes where the portrayal of Bronson is probably a caricature.
I think some reviewers have criticised the director for the stylistic nature of the film, but for me this is what makes it work. I've seen enough prison movies over the years and just another film of a tough buy bucking the system isn't enough.
This is a taut, extremely violent, at times comedic film that will stay with you for a while after seeing it. My only real criticism is that at around 90 minutes long its a little short and they certainly could have fleshed out his character a bit with an extra 15 mins.
4.5 stars for me.
Its not all factually accurate, but the essence of Bronson's character is displayed brilliantly through the violence, that presumably he loves, and through some surreal fantasy scenes where the portrayal of Bronson is probably a caricature.
I think some reviewers have criticised the director for the stylistic nature of the film, but for me this is what makes it work. I've seen enough prison movies over the years and just another film of a tough buy bucking the system isn't enough.
This is a taut, extremely violent, at times comedic film that will stay with you for a while after seeing it. My only real criticism is that at around 90 minutes long its a little short and they certainly could have fleshed out his character a bit with an extra 15 mins.
4.5 stars for me.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a powerful film about anger and independence. The film Bronson is an angry man and has been since childhood; he is also a good fighter and really enjoys fighting, ally this with a streak of independence as wide as the M25 and you have a tragic conclusion. The system cannot grind him down and the system knows it cannot release him, so he stands in a tiny cage like a battery hen.
The film avoids trying to make a hero out of Bronson, his treatment during kidnappings is not disguised, but it does not paint him as just a thug. Usually when you finish a film unable to decide one way or the other the film has failed, in this case, I suspect, it was exactly what was intended. It's like Caché but with boxing.
Tom Hardy was brilliant in the role; one could smell the testosterone.
The film avoids trying to make a hero out of Bronson, his treatment during kidnappings is not disguised, but it does not paint him as just a thug. Usually when you finish a film unable to decide one way or the other the film has failed, in this case, I suspect, it was exactly what was intended. It's like Caché but with boxing.
Tom Hardy was brilliant in the role; one could smell the testosterone.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Firstly I would like to say WOW! Regardless of the content of this film, the quality in acting is superb. The physical transformation of Tom Hardy from an atheletic lean guy to the triangular muscle form which Charles Bronson had is amazing to see. Also I think he has truely captured the mannerism of Bronson.
I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this film, the style of it is very different to other films, and its more about Charles Bronson, and his involvement with the British legal system that his crimes or violent behaviour. I think its a must-see purely for the quality in acting.
I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this film, the style of it is very different to other films, and its more about Charles Bronson, and his involvement with the British legal system that his crimes or violent behaviour. I think its a must-see purely for the quality in acting.
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Great film really enjoyed it! Tom hardy plays the part well I just love everything he does he's a brilliant actor!
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A wonderful film. A star is born. Tom Hardy is amazing in this very stylised film. I really enjoyable watch
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a bloke who robs a post office ends up inside prison britains worst prisoner
hes that mad he ends up in a mental place
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a bloke who robs a post office ends up inside prison britains worst prisoner
hes that mad he ends up in a mental place
he only... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ian Longstaff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
One of my favourite Tom Hardy films - based on a real story. Tom hardy is a convincing 'hard man'! I have watched this film several times already and won't ever tire of this film.
Published 3 months ago by TraceyW
5.0 out of 5 stars
unmissable
tom hardy is excellent ,this film is brutal but compelling ,no wonder Bronson is always in solitary ,noway would I share a cell with him
Published 3 months ago by ken thornton
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