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Harry Brown
2009 103 min United Kingdom R 18+
★6.8
Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action
Director: Daniel Barber
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Description
An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice.
Budget:
$7.3M
US Gross:
$1.82M
Worldwide:
$10.33M
Starring
Michael Caine
Actor
Emily Mortimer
Actor
David Bradley
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Harry Brown is a gritty, atmospheric vigilante thriller anchored by a widely praised, nuanced performance from Michael Caine. While it successfully captures a bleak sense of urban decay, critics are divided over whether its thin script and slow-burning, melancholic pace result in a powerful social critique or a depressing, uneven experience.
| Acting | Michael Caine delivers a stellar, charismatic, and deeply convincing performance that grounds the film's darker elements. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes bleak, grainy, and rain-soaked visuals to effectively establish a harsh, realistic atmosphere of urban decay. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly Jack O'Connell and Ben Drew, provides unsettling and authentic portrayals of the story's violent antagonists. | |
| Theme | The narrative explores provocative themes regarding police inefficiency, the consequences of disarmament, and the breakdown of societal order. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are divided by the film's contemplative, somber pacing; some find it a refreshing, grounded approach to revenge, while others find it overly slow and depressing. | |
| Screenplay | Critics disagree on the quality of the writing, with some appreciating the stark, uncompromising tone while others view the script as thin or implausible. |