Bricks
When a wealthy stockbroker hires a rough builder to renovate the wine cellar underneath his country house, the two men fall out with chilling consequences. A Gothic suspense thriller inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and hailed by David Fincher as 'a morbid yet classy take on a morbid classic'. A tense thriller about wealth, wine and the art of bricklaying, BRICKS updates Edgar Allan Poe's classic revenge tale 'The Cask of Amontillado' for our times. Rich stockbroker William (Blake Ritson, DA VINCI'S DEMONS) hires rough builder Clive (Jason Flemyng, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON) to renovate his wine cellar. The two men couldn't be more different: William is rich and refined; Clive is tough and uncouth. But in the shadowy cellar they find common ground. At least at first...
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Plot Summary
In the gritty urban landscape, a young man named Rico navigates a world of street crime and desperation. Facing immense pressure from his environment and the temptations of a life of crime, Rico must make difficult choices that will determine his future. The film explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the struggle for redemption against overwhelming odds.
Critical Reception
Bricks received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its raw portrayal of urban life and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. While some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable, many praised its authenticity and emotional depth. Audiences generally responded well to the film's gritty realism and its focus on character development.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its authentic depiction of inner-city struggles.
- Notable for strong, committed performances from its cast.
- Some critics found the plot to be derivative of other crime dramas.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Baltimore, Maryland, with many of its scenes filmed in actual urban neighborhoods to enhance its gritty realism.
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