Brick is an outstanding effort, and something that all true film buffs should see.
Without getting into too much detail, it's basically a highly traditional 1940's film noir set in a modern high school. And while that may sound trite and gimmicky, it works better than you can possibly imagine, thanks to the truly amazing cast, writers and director.
No, it's not a realistic portrayal of high school life. It's not meant to be. The dialog and characters are more akin to Shakespeare than teen drama, and the subject matter is very grown up. The film soars in it's ability to very effectively overlay the dark story upon this suburban high school setting. All the characters, locations and interactions have parallels in classic film noir, and are very cleverly adapted to suit the world that the film occupies. It's quite brilliant, and even more so if you're familiar with the genre.
Overall a truly unique, and very rewarding experience.
Without getting into too much detail, it's basically a highly traditional 1940's film noir set in a modern high school. And while that may sound trite and gimmicky, it works better than you can possibly imagine, thanks to the truly amazing cast, writers and director.
No, it's not a realistic portrayal of high school life. It's not meant to be. The dialog and characters are more akin to Shakespeare than teen drama, and the subject matter is very grown up. The film soars in it's ability to very effectively overlay the dark story upon this suburban high school setting. All the characters, locations and interactions have parallels in classic film noir, and are very cleverly adapted to suit the world that the film occupies. It's quite brilliant, and even more so if you're familiar with the genre.
Overall a truly unique, and very rewarding experience.