So, I watched this movie, “Brick,” the other day, and let me tell you, it was something else. It’s like this detective story, but it’s set in a high school. Not your typical high school movie, for sure. I’m gonna walk you through what I did, step by step, ’cause it’s a bit of a mind-bender.
First off, I hit play, right? And right away, you get this vibe that it’s not your usual teen flick. This guy, Brendan, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, he’s the main character. He finds this note, and it leads him to a payphone. From there, things just start to get weird. You find out his ex-girlfriend, Emily, is mixed up in some shady stuff, and he’s trying to figure out what happened to her.
I started taking notes at this point.
- Brendan’s got these coughing fits, which I later figured was from internal bleeding. This guy really takes a beating, and he gets hardly any sleep.
- Then there’s this whole thing with a “brick” of drugs, which is where the movie gets its name, I guess. It’s all very mysterious, and I’m trying to piece it all together like Brendan is.
- I’m also jotting down the names of characters, like Tug, who’s a kind of scary figure. This is important because he had a relationship with Emily after she broke up with Brendan and turns out to be her killer.
Next, I’m watching Brendan navigate this whole underworld in his high school. It’s like a noir film, you know, all dark and twisty. He’s talking to all these different people, trying to get information, and it’s pretty intense.
Digging Deeper
So, I paused the movie and did a little digging online. I wanted to see if other people were as confused as I was. I found out that the whole movie is written and directed by this guy Rian Johnson. And it’s his first movie! Pretty impressive, right? It makes more sense, then, that I later learn he would be making successful movies like “Looper” and “The Brothers Bloom”.
I also found that the movie’s style is inspired by these old detective novels by Dashiell Hammett. That explains the whole noir feeling. Brendan’s character is like those tough, smart detectives from old books, but he’s a teenager in high school.
Putting the Pieces Together
Back to the movie. I watched how Brendan figures out that Emily was set up. There’s this other girl, Laura, who’s involved, and it’s revealed that she manipulated Emily. It’s all part of this bigger plot involving the stolen drugs.
I realized that Brendan’s not just trying to find out what happened to Emily. He’s also trying to, in a way, get justice for her. It’s pretty deep for a high school movie.
Final Thoughts
After the movie ended, I sat there for a while, just thinking. “Brick” is not the kind of movie you just watch and forget. It sticks with you. It’s well-made, the acting’s great, and the story is super engaging. It’s a detective story, a mystery, and a high school drama all rolled into one.
So, that was my experience watching “Brick.” It was a wild ride, and I’d definitely recommend it if you’re into movies that make you think. Just be ready for a lot of twists and turns, and keep an eye out for those coughing fits – they’re more important than you’d think!
