Alright. Friday is, in fact, movie day. Each Friday I will be aiming to do one of two things, either point out a movie that is in theaters currently that I feel is worth your dollars or point out a movie you may have missed but is definitely worth your time. For the most part I will try to make sure that anything I recommend is fairly accessible either in theaters or through Netflix.
First up is Brick. This mystery crime thriller from writer/director Rian Johnson should not be missed. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt of 3rd Rock from the Sun fame as a teenage loner trying to solve the murder of a secret crush.
Although the premise may sound a bit to teen, the tone that Johnson brings to the film is without a doubt what will hook most people. Johnson deserves nothing but praise for his vision of this film and his ability to bring it fruition. Brick manages to take what might sound like a weak premise for a high school drama and transports it somewhere,and sometime, entirely different. Through cinematography and dialog at first glance appears to be a modern film becomes, as far as I am concerned, film noir at its best.
Gordon-Levitt is amazing as the loner with nothing to lose hell bent on discovering the truth. He manages to take what may ,with other actors, come across as cheesy dialogue and make it his own. With the right amount self loathing and darkness to sell it as part of this 1950's detective story. That being said Nora Zehetner also brings everything needed to her role as the mysterious woman with a link to the truth.
If you missed this movie, or it's been a while since you've seen it go ahead and give it a shot. I watched it again so I would have a better idea what to write here and it was just as great as I remember it. I can't imagine you being disappointed. You can find Brick on Netflix instant streaming service. Please let me know what you think and if you have any recommendations for future movies to be highlighted here.
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