Bronson Trailer

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By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Trailers | Comments (20)

Step right up: Here’s the trailer for Nicolas Winding Refn’s Bronson, which is about the UK’s Charles Bronson, a violent psychopath who spent 34 years in prison (30 in solitary confinement), and we’re left to wonder why he’s violently insane. Go prison system!

Anyway, it’s based on a true story, which is the compelling life of Michael Gordon Peterson, who adopted the Bronson name after prison basically unearthed his Id. He went to prison for seven years when he was 19 (for stealing 26 pounds), but because of crimes committed in prison (which included over 12 hostage situations), he ended up there for over 30. Since 1974, Broson has only spent a little over four months outside of prison.

The movie — which debuted at Sundance — has been met with fairly stellar reviews. It’s got a Kubrick stylishness, but I’m not so intrigued by some of the more experimental tricks. It looks more violently trippy than coherent. Makes for a great trailer, but I can’t say I’d be excited about spending two hours with Bronson

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really??? with the pet shop boys???

Posted by: gp at August 20, 2009 7:05 PM

and PEEN!

Posted by: gp at August 20, 2009 7:08 PM

This guy sounds like such an utter nutjob from everything I've read about him. Should be a fascinating movie, assuming it's made with the slightest spark of intelligence.

Posted by: Shay at August 20, 2009 7:11 PM

This was a great movie. The Kubrick analogy is definitely apt in terms of the film's style, but it doesn't come across as a pale imitation. Tom Hardy gave an incredible performance as the titular character was incredible, easily the best I've seen so far this year.

Posted by: Sissnitz at August 20, 2009 7:16 PM

Looks interesting.

And, The Pet Shop Boys still kick ass.

Posted by: admin at August 20, 2009 7:21 PM

High five, admin. All I know about my id is that I'm a wuss who likes badasses on film so this one is in my future.

Posted by: replica at August 20, 2009 7:28 PM

Tom Hardy is awesome in this movie!

Posted by: carrie at August 20, 2009 7:34 PM

If it walks the tightrope, it could be a pearler. If it falls off it'll either be slash-wrist depressing or a celebration of empty sadism. Interested.

Posted by: RandyPanTheGoatboy at August 20, 2009 7:39 PM

He was giving opportunties by the prison system, mainly with his art, but then he fucking kept on kidnapping people!

He's a big fish in a little pond and that's the way he loves it.

The film itself is excellent and funny but doesn't let him off the hook....much.

Posted by: elzupasmonkey at August 20, 2009 7:43 PM

Watched this a month or two ago, really enjoyed it. There's a certain vibe of A Clockwork Orange crossed with an 80s music video around it, and Tom Hardy puts in a great performance.

Posted by: Dill The Devil at August 20, 2009 8:38 PM

I love Tom Hardy. I didn't even recognize him--love seeing him get his teeth into a role with some substance.

Real good trailerage today, Pajiba.

Posted by: Jerce at August 20, 2009 9:42 PM

QuikTrip is going to sell one hell of a lot of cigarettes after this comes out.

Posted by: laredo at August 21, 2009 2:09 AM

I have been listening to the pet shop boys non-stop since the semester ended two weeks and all of a sudden "It's a Sin" turns up in a trailer? How's that for random.

Posted by: NoDice at August 21, 2009 2:37 AM

All I know is I read every comment with a British accent. Which was bloody fantastic. I'll see it, cause it sparked me interest.

Posted by: Deistbrawler at August 21, 2009 2:49 AM

LoL

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Posted by: tallloving c o m at August 21, 2009 3:00 AM

The man's a fucking lunatic.

But I love it.

They don't make criminals like they used to.

Posted by: sailboat at August 21, 2009 5:45 AM

This is an excellent video of Hardy telling a Bronson anecdote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RstefCPs3kU

The film wasn't very meaty when I saw it but a great way to see British talent. Nice to see a turn from This is England's actor Rosamund Hanson.

Posted by: Sarah at August 21, 2009 6:28 AM

I am looking forward to seeing this, you believe that.

Posted by: chenry at August 21, 2009 10:38 AM

Wow....just.....wow

:mouth open, speechless:

Posted by: dammitjanet at August 21, 2009 1:45 PM

This film is going to be as satiating and gratifying as a deep-fried mars bar on a stick.

I'm a huge fan of N W Refn and am glad to see he's received the funding, and the star, to launch his English language career... and relaunch my sexlife.

It's time for the hubby to grow a 'stache and shave the pate.

Posted by: kurage at August 21, 2009 4:17 PM

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