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Two-time Academy Award winner and screen icon, Sir Michael Caine stars in the riveting and gritty action thriller HARRY BROWN, the story of one man’s journey through a chaotic world where drugs are the currency and guns run the streets.
Modest law-abiding citizen, Harry Brown is forced to dispense his own brand of justice as he bids to clean up the run-down estate he calls home. Michael Caine gives the performance of his lifetime as the iconic Harry Brown. Barber’s debut film is a gripping, violent thriller that’ll ‘make any Quentin Tarantino film seem like The Magic Roundabout’ (Mail on Sunday).
Daniel Barber’s first directorial feature is a shocking, brilliant and thought-provoking film which stars a strong supporting cast including Emily Mortimer (Shutter Island), Liam Cunningham (Hunger, The Wind That Shakes the Barely), and up-and-coming British talent like Ben Drew aka Plan B (Adulthood), Jack O’Connell (Eden Lake), Lee Oakes (Two Pints of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps), Joseph Gilgun (This Is England), Sean Harris (24 Hour Party People), David Bradley (Harry Potter, Hot Fuzz) and Iain Glen (“The Diary of Anne Frank” Kingdom of Heaven).
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Music Video, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Set in modern-day Britain, Harry Brown follows one man's (Sir Michael Caine) journey through a chaotic world where drugs are the currency of the day and guns run the streets. A modest law-abiding citizen, Harry Brown is a retired Marine and a widower who lives alone on a depressed housing estate. His only company is his best friend Leonard (David Bradley). When Leonard is murdered by a gang of thugs, Harry feels compelled to act and is forced to dispense his own brand of justice. As he bids to clean up the run-down estate where he lives, his actions bring him into conflict with the police, led by investigating officer DCI Frampton (Emily Mortimer) and Sergeant Hickock (Charlie Creed-Miles). ...Harry Brown
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88 of 95 people found the following review helpful
By chelios1981
Format:DVD
A very, very grim look at a London council estate, full of thuggish hoodies doing drug deals and fighting in the street, Harry brown is downbeat in all aspects. The camera work and lighting are a mix of shakey hand held, and monotone colours.
Michael Caine gives a pitch perfect performance as a quiet pensioner living among this hellish estate, watching from the windows of his flat the chaos around him. His quiet existence is shattered when his freind is beaten to death by the young thugs. Not long after he is confronted by one young scumbag and uses his old military skills to defend himself. From this point on it really is a case of Caine getting a gun and exacting revenge on the gang, eventually leading to a tension filled conclusion where few survive.
Whilst the subject matter is very grim, the film is so well constructed in story, characterisation, performances and direction, that it is an enjoyable movie experience. Be warned though this is full of very graphic violence, and bad language. Most people draw a comparison to this and Death wish, but it is actually closer in terms of look, feel and story of the Sean Bean thriller Outlaw.
Michael Caine gives a pitch perfect performance as a quiet pensioner living among this hellish estate, watching from the windows of his flat the chaos around him. His quiet existence is shattered when his freind is beaten to death by the young thugs. Not long after he is confronted by one young scumbag and uses his old military skills to defend himself. From this point on it really is a case of Caine getting a gun and exacting revenge on the gang, eventually leading to a tension filled conclusion where few survive.
Whilst the subject matter is very grim, the film is so well constructed in story, characterisation, performances and direction, that it is an enjoyable movie experience. Be warned though this is full of very graphic violence, and bad language. Most people draw a comparison to this and Death wish, but it is actually closer in terms of look, feel and story of the Sean Bean thriller Outlaw.
78 of 85 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is British cinema at its best. Michael Caine plays Harry Brown; a widowed ex-marine, who lives alone on one of South London's sink estates and keeps himself to himself. One day his one and only friend is murdered by the feral youths who run the estate and something in Harry snaps. He says early on that his military life was locked away and forgotten when he met his late wife and now it comes back with a vengeance as he seeks justice in his own way. Caine is outstanding as Harry Brown and portrays perfectly the hopelessness and loneliness of so many old people in this country today. No punches are pulled in displaying the futility of life on this estates either. Having worked in places like this it was very familiar and discomforting. When you watch this film in the comfort of your comfy living room remember that thousands of people live like this. This film doesn't glamourise violence and gun play in the way of so many American films but shows the desperate lengths that the hero goes to for justice when the police can't or won't get it for him. When Harry Brown gets a gun its because he sees the enemy has them, not because its a natural thing for him to do. If Caine doesn't get at least an Oscar nomination for this then there ain't no justice there either.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By PFC
Format:Blu-ray
Gritty, real British flick with Michael Caine doing what many of us want to do ourselves in standing up for the cause. Thugs, drugs and violence tied into a gripping, believable storyline outlining events on a nasty, London council estate. The story captures life viewed from a vulnerable point of view and typifies the yob culture of today. Good film, worth watching.
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Excellent film. I think most of the reviewers here have said it all - a reflection of today's society and how these non-human beings can rule these estates, with decent people... Read more
Published 13 days ago by J9
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Great present and it arrived really quickly which was great because it was a birthday present and christmas present Loved it!
Published 18 days ago by katie
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'Vet Carter'
Like a feature length episode of casualty. Even Mrs Huggett didn't enjoy it and it wasn't just because of the swearing. Blimey.
Published 25 days ago by bocebi
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British true grit.
Michael Caine was 76 years old when this film was made in 2009, yet has rarely given a better performance. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Mr. P. Johnson
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Strong Stuff
Bought this as I missed the film when on locally and I have enjoyed many of Michael Caine's diverse roles in the past. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ADG
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Death Wish In The Smoke.
Micheal Caine gives one of his career-best performances in this typically-unromantic British thriller about enough-being-enough. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Seatinthestalls
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Harry Brown
This dvd, while being very hard hitting, is proof that good will conquer all. Michael Caine is, as usual, superb. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brad
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film
Something I wanted to catch up with. Had read the book? or something remarkably similar. The condition,delivery and price were all as required the film was a little disappointing... Read more
Published 2 months ago by peterclark
3.0 out of 5 stars
good
As usual, excellent service and product, very pleased with it, I shall order more from the same site in the future
Published 2 months ago by Janice Starnes
5.0 out of 5 stars
great film
love this file oldie but goody.. micheal vcaine is great in this as is plan b although its a bit upsetting still a great film.
Published 2 months ago by debbie turner
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