- Actors: Michael Caine
- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (126 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B002XZLMNO
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80 of 85 people found the following review helpful
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.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Dark, gritty, and in places chilling.
The first half, illustrating the decay of both Harry and his environment is outstanding in every aspect. Michael Caine puts in a fantastic performance, the camerawork and visuals are washed out and grey, and the story environment is built slowly up to its tense peak. The second half, while well acted and shot, is a like a combined 'Stannah stairlift Terminator' info-mercial.
Essentially this is an outstanding thriller which deliberately taps into the dis-affection of most of middle Britain and the right wing press. It is deliberately provocative and in places over the top.... but then that is what it was intended to do.
The 'yob' characters are very accurate and their attitude/knowledge of the system is, unfortunately, alarmingly realistic (I meet these underclass muppets on a regular professional basis)
Great film, if only we could create more like this....
The first half, illustrating the decay of both Harry and his environment is outstanding in every aspect. Michael Caine puts in a fantastic performance, the camerawork and visuals are washed out and grey, and the story environment is built slowly up to its tense peak. The second half, while well acted and shot, is a like a combined 'Stannah stairlift Terminator' info-mercial.
Essentially this is an outstanding thriller which deliberately taps into the dis-affection of most of middle Britain and the right wing press. It is deliberately provocative and in places over the top.... but then that is what it was intended to do.
The 'yob' characters are very accurate and their attitude/knowledge of the system is, unfortunately, alarmingly realistic (I meet these underclass muppets on a regular professional basis)
Great film, if only we could create more like this....
71 of 77 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.
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Powerful, vitriolic and uncompromising.
Quite simply a stunning film.
Not what I'd call - easy to watch, but essential viewing none the less. Read more
Not what I'd call - easy to watch, but essential viewing none the less. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Ben Bottle
truely brilliant movie..
fantastic.. this movie has it all .. a run down london council estate full ov junkies wer the crime rate cudnt get any worse and a useless police force who av lost control of the... Read more
Published 19 days ago by dave 38 internet user
"..COOL BRITISH GANG THRILLER.."
Very brutal, very powerful and very realistic film, deals with a subject im sure everybody has an opinion on! Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Drury
Slumming it provides Caines best role in years
Harry Brown is somewhat in the mould of the superior Gran Torino [Blu-ray] [2009][Region Free], but with a distinctly more UK twist. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Stephen Kennedy
The Forgotten
Michael Caine is his usual best in this gritty expose of modern life in the inner suburbs of our cities. Read more
Published 3 months ago by nifty
Overrated, but watchable
I'd heard bits and pieces about this film over some time, in particular the 'top notch' performance from Sir Michael. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jonesy007
Script lets down the actors
Good premise, Michael Caine and other actors do well with the lines they are given, BUT the writer has written too much "chew the scenery" dialogue particularly for the bad guys. Read more
Published 6 months ago by iliketowatch
as described and quick delievry!!!
As described, very quick delivery, plus a very good film. Thought it might be an English version of Death wish but it was better than that!! Does Michael Caine do bad movies??? Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. R. Cunningham
fantastic!
I ordered this movie to be dilivered to China and I was amazed by Michael Caine and the whole story. Read more
Published 8 months ago by JieXiao
Michael Caine does Death Wish 3!
Not alot of people know this but Harry Brown is very similar to Death Wish 3. Not only is Caines character got similarities with Bronsons but the plots are very similar. Read more
Published 8 months ago by j.r
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