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Bronson

2009
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 32m
A young man who was sentenced to seven years in prison for robbing a post office ends up spending three decades in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter-ego, Charles Bronson.
Directed by:
Nicolas Winding Refn Nicolas Winding Refn
Written by:
Nicolas Winding Refn Nicolas Winding Refn Brock Norman Brock
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Starring:
Tom Hardy Tom Hardy Hugh Ross James Lance James Lance Matt King Matt King Kelly Adams Amanda Burton Tracy Wiles Tracy Wiles
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Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Action
Country:
UK
Languages:
English, Spanish
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Bronson

2009
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 32m
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doctor7doctor7
Rated 07 Feb 2010
87
88th
Superb surreal film. I can't say I've seen anything like it. Oddly enough, as absolutely brutal as the film is, I find it absolutely hilarious in parts due to how absurd it is. Undoubtedly it's comedy of the blackest possible kind but if you get it, it's fantastic. Tom Hardy is absolutely brilliant and manages to not only display who Bronson is but what happens in his mind as everything unfolds from his mind, no doubt as he has spent the majority of his life in solitary.
Rated 07 Feb 2010
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 19 Apr 2010
86
84th
As iconoclastic as its subject. The film is also as nihilistic, while realizing nihilism is still an ideal of a backwards kind. The acting, mustache, and soundtrack were glorious, but its greatest moments are in Bronson's insanity-laden 69-day freedom romp.
Rated 19 Apr 2010
terrymacterrymac
Rated 24 Sep 2020
75
72nd
This wisely eschews a deeper exploration of the causes of his behaviour, instead it repeatedly reinforces how impossible it is to deal with him. As a result, it perhaps isn't very deep. However, Hardy throws everything into the role; it could be entirely bleak, but is really a brutal, surreal, jet black comedy, and is rather entertaining. There is a slight sense of A Clockwork Orange coming from this, perhaps in part due to its style and its music. A wild film. Refn is an interesting filmmaker.
Rated 24 Sep 2020
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 15 Feb 2010
7
65th
Charles Bronson without viewing 'his' movie declared it the best ever made. Bit of exaggeration but its still pretty good. Tom Hardy captures this mad man with scary realism. Music choices and editing are just excellent and were the reason I was won over. At least worth a look.
Rated 15 Feb 2010
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 24 Jun 2015
5
93rd
What a vehicle for Tom Hardy to demonstrate considerable acting chops. He's magnetic. This is a strange and eccentric and stylish film, if not quite the avant-garde formalism Refn has made his hallmark. It revels in utter nihilism and depravity, perhaps a bit one-note but completely captivating, and not without a dark sense of humor.
Rated 24 Jun 2015
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 08 Jul 2010
81
86th
"Bronson" is built upon Hardy's stunning performance. He really is brilliant. Layer on top of that some surrealism, style, black humour & a lucid mix of electronica & classical for a soundtrack & this is pretty special. There are things that bugged me; like the strange reliance on 'camp' characters to offset & exaggerate Bronson's own eccentricity & Refn focuses on style enough to occasionally seem self indulgent. But this film has one aim: To show the madness of Bronson, & it does just that!
Rated 08 Jul 2010
overratedoverrated
Rated 07 Feb 2011
90
97th
Absolutely pointless and nihilistic, but goddamn if I couldn't watch Tom Hardy do an insane Victorian muscleman forever. And if that isn't enough you get gay Super Hans and a great soundtrack.
Rated 07 Feb 2011
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 30 May 2013
4
70th
If somebody grew up idolizing Alex DeLarge, he'd probably turn out something like Bronson. Hardy is magnetic in the title role, and of course Refn gives the film an ultrastylized sheen with colorful cinematography and slick electro music. Think of the film as a treatise on masculinity as defined by aggression, violence, and independence for its own sake - and at any cost. "For everything I long to do/No matter when or where or who/Has one thing in common too/It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin."
Rated 30 May 2013
caimancaiman
Rated 11 Apr 2013
80
62nd
While there are echoes of other films' styles here (I got a Clockwork Orange vibe a few times), this is a largely unique work. Refn seems more concerned with surprising us on a scene-to-scene basis than on creating a movie that's tonally consistent. But this discordance serves things well, as Bronson himself is a confusing mess of a human being. Thankfully, Refn doesn't attempt to make us understand him. As Roger Ebert put it, there is some human behavior beyond our ability to comprehend.
Rated 11 Apr 2013
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 20 Sep 2012
85
86th
Tom Hardy goes ape shit for 90 minutes.
Rated 20 Sep 2012
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 21 Mar 2013
80
84th
The life story of Michael Peterson (aka Charlie Bronson), a notoriously violent UK prisoner who has spent most of his life in solitary. It's 90 minutes of Nicholas Winding Refn's usual stylistic flourishes (extended takes, jarring use of color, excellent musical choices) and Tom Hardy grinning like a maniac or fighting prison guards with his cock out. The framing narration being Bronson giving a weird spoken word performance is an artsy but intriguing choice.
Rated 21 Mar 2013
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 13 May 2012
68
65th
Nicolas Winding Refn is fucking crazy, and Tom Hardy, is right there with him.
Rated 13 May 2012
henrikHenrik
Rated 29 Sep 2011
60
38th
Stylized, theatrical, clinical, with a stellar peformance of rage by Hardy, and yet, in the end a bit boring.
Rated 29 Sep 2011
bownBown
Rated 02 Oct 2011
74
32nd
Awesome stylised visuals, great soundtrack, and a fantastic lead performance, all of which do a great job of distracting us from the fact that there isn't really all that much to this film besides awesome stylised visuals, a great soundtrack, and a fantastic lead performance.
Rated 02 Oct 2011
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 29 Mar 2016
89
89th
Brutal. A man whose only apparent aspirations involve getting greased in the nude, beaten into fetal position, and delivered to a smaller cage.
Rated 29 Mar 2016
stflyst_fly
Rated 12 Aug 2009
78
77th
Good. A ture story of a very violent man. My score is not so much for the film itself, which is very enjoyable, but for Tom Hardy's brilliant acting. This guy know his trade. Recommended.
Rated 12 Aug 2009
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 05 Aug 2012
85
85th
Bronson lives and dies by the strength of its lead performance. Thankfully, Hardy's shoulders are more than broad enough to carry the load. The film feels a bit more like a talent showcase than a narrative, but Hardy and Refn both acquit themselves spectacularly. The editing, soundtrack and style keep a story of solitude from stagnating, and I can't hurl enough superlatives at Hardy's performance. He's mesmerizing and likeable no matter how depraved his actions become. A fine film, this one.
Rated 05 Aug 2012
paxtonPaxton
Rated 03 Jun 2013
74
76th
He hangs dong but he's not hardy. HI-OH!!!
Rated 03 Jun 2013
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 05 Jul 2009
65
63rd
There was a whiff of A Clockwork Orange present, and Tom Hardy as well as Michael Gordon Peterson have been added to my 'Do not fuck with' list. Extra long scenes did sap away the raw energy this film gave off, which is a shame. The first 20 minutes were terrific, the fight scenes well done, and the zany and crazy Charles Bronson really shines through it all.
Rated 05 Jul 2009
adoubleadouble
Rated 16 Sep 2012
90
88th
Tom Hardy is a force of nature in this movie, just bringing incredible intensity to the role of Bronson. Refn impressed me again, showing a lot of the same style present in Drive, but this is Hardy's movie and it's an absolutely wonderful performance.
Rated 16 Sep 2012
kavuKavu
Rated 26 Aug 2009
45
21st
Hardy gives an excellent performance but the movie itself seems pointless. Why does this retard need any more publicity than he's already got?
Rated 26 Aug 2009
jmboschJMBosch
Rated 02 Jun 2009
91
94th
A wonderful method of exploring such a fascinating persona: give him the receptive, empathetic audience he's always wanted. Terrific, nuanced acting, and I loved everything about the character. The score also ensures that you feel what Bronson wants you to feel as you watch his tale unfold. I want to use the term "nihilistic revelry," but that lacks the seemingly "good-natured fun" aspect Bronson finds in his violent antics.
Rated 02 Jun 2009
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 24 Mar 2011
100
96th
Sure, I looked at Tom Hardy's penis.
Rated 24 Mar 2011
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 26 Oct 2015
9
91st
Bronson has to be one of my favourite films of the last decade. I'll never forget the first time I saw this film and I couldn't wait to see what both star & filmmaker, Tom Hardy & Nicolas Winding Refn respectively would go on to do next with their careers. Whether it be Hardy's unforgettably mesmerizing & intense performance or Refn's simply stunning & masterfull direction, this film is a piece of art. The soundtrack, cinematography, screenplay... Bronson is just so satisfyingly re-watch-able.
Rated 26 Oct 2015
crayonCRAYON
Rated 25 Feb 2010
84
59th
Bronson is kind of repetitive, but the acting of Tom Hardy makes you not care. I also enjoyed the music quite a bit.
Rated 25 Feb 2010
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 29 May 2012
98
98th
Blew me away. Incredibly stylistic portrait of a real-life psychopath. It's not really a crime film in the traditional sense - it's much more about a person's self-projection and psychology. It's very meticulous - it takes influence from Kubrick but with an incredibly vibrant use of colour, a lot of humour, and a powerhouse effort from Tom Hardy who is genuinely terrifying at many points during the film. Violent but never glorifying violence, funny but never making light of awful acts. Brilliant
Rated 29 May 2012
martrynmartryn
Rated 10 Sep 2010
74
62nd
This movie got SO fucking boring. Course, Tom Hardy is SO fucking amazing, so... yeah. If you're watching this movie and enjoying it, it's not because it's interesting, but because Tom Hardy makes it interesting.
Rated 10 Sep 2010
constantineconstantine
Rated 31 Jul 2010
79
70th
Hardy's performance was definitely the best last year, and yet no one talked about it. I know academy sucks but why wouldn't even hear his name in BAFTA? You were so blinded by An Education? He kicks real ass here. I mean "really"!
Rated 31 Jul 2010
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 23 Apr 2012
74
64th
Prison, fighting, backstory, prison, fighting, mental institution, fighting, and copious amounts of solitary confinement and Tom Hardy's penis. I was captivated for the most part (mostly due to the excellent performance, which hasn't been oversold, and the soundtrack), but the movie doesn't contain much substance overall.
Rated 23 Apr 2012
chemical404chemical404
Rated 28 Oct 2009
47
33rd
Extra-pretentious pointless macho-pseudo-art flick. Time spent re-watching Clockwork Orange for twentieth time would be much more rewarding.
Rated 28 Oct 2009
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 08 Dec 2012
3
28th
Tom Hardy's penis: the movie
Rated 08 Dec 2012
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 15 May 2010
80
70th
While the film never really makes a full connection between the subject and viewer, it's still an achievement. A brilliant exploration into the savage and even cerebral side of human violence. And as assaultive and stylistic as it is, the film is surprisingly patient. Refn keeps a very steady hand at the helm and never lets the film spiral out of control. Finally, Tom Hardy presents himself as a more than formidable performer. He chomps down on every moment of screentime and never lets go.
Rated 15 May 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 17 Sep 2009
60
62nd
Entertaining, Tom makes this movie and is going to be a big big star.
Rated 17 Sep 2009
filmpiratefilmpirate
Rated 22 Nov 2010
90
93rd
A heart jerking tale of a beautiful anti-hero clawing his way to stardom.... Via the British penal system. Fantastic acting, plotline, character development, and gypsy beating. A tender-footed aquantence turned me on to this film by saying "I couldn't sit through this movie, it was too violent." fuck yes. Charlie bronson is a true hero, Eff anyone who disagrees.
Rated 22 Nov 2010
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 21 Dec 2009
90
79th
Coming soon: Today's match "Charles Bronson" against "Alex". Don't miss that fight about life and death...the clockwork runs...
Rated 21 Dec 2009
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 11 May 2010
60
50th
A violent and nihilistic take on Britain's most famous criminal. With a soundtrack ranging from new wave á la New Order to classical á la Verdi, and with some stylish cinematography, Nicolas Winding Refn's latest is a cool and brutal manifesto lacking substance and wit.
Rated 11 May 2010
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 31 Aug 2017
70
76th
good movie
Rated 31 Aug 2017
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 11 Mar 2013
86
51st
Really well-made movie. Bronson is driven purely by Tom Hardy's amazing performance and Nicolas Winding Refn's story and amazing directing. The music is really fitting as well as some of the camera angles and lighting. It's crazy for sure, but the story is pretty interesting and I was glued to it the whole time. Good movie.
Rated 11 Mar 2013
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 04 Dec 2009
60
48th
This fucker is crazy
Rated 04 Dec 2009
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 27 Sep 2012
80
81st
I just love Refn's visual style. Hardy's performance is mesmerizing.
Rated 27 Sep 2012
joojooJooJoo
Rated 19 May 2012
5
80th
Basically an over-stylized version of Chopper. I prefer the earlier one, but it's good stuff.
Rated 19 May 2012
spanksSpanks
Rated 29 Jan 2012
80
82nd
Solidifies Tom Hardy as one of the best actors his generation has produced. Can't wait to see him as Bane.
Rated 29 Jan 2012
jodamicojodamico
Rated 07 Oct 2011
77
63rd
Never escapes the shadow of A Clockwork Orange. Hardy is incredible, though.
Rated 07 Oct 2011
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 01 Feb 2013
95
91st
Gripping, powerful crime drama (owing more than a little to CHOPPER), fired by an astonishing portrait of ferocity by Hardy, who appears to be actively participating in many of the brutal fighting scenes without the aid of camera or effects trickery. Writer-director Refn wisely provides no context for this damaged, sick man's peverse mind-set, but instead goes a long way to conveying his thought processes and methods of viewing and digesting the world. And *I* care about Charlton Heston!
Rated 01 Feb 2013
beaconBeacon
Rated 23 Jun 2012
83
65th
Powerful performance by Tom Hardy; physically intimidating and mentally insane without being overly ridiculous. The movie itself is abstract, yet weirdly compelling.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 09 May 2016
8
78th
A curious entity. Shades of intoxicating insanity. For now, a renewed appreciation.
Rated 09 May 2016
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 06 Dec 2010
50
27th
Not even Tom Hardy's brilliant take on the character can change the fact that it's all rather pointless and tedious to watch.
Rated 06 Dec 2010
neonmanNeonman
Rated 10 Aug 2015
80
63rd
Hilarious. There's a lot of guilty pleasures in this film, showing just how fun prison can be for some people, and Refn frames and films Hardy in the most appropriately animalistic manner. This is also likely Hardy's best role, even if it is also his most show-offey, but he gets into the role 100% and dictates most of the fun that's to be had.
Rated 10 Aug 2015
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 08 Jan 2010
29
87th
I DON'T GET IT!
Rated 08 Jan 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 14 Jan 2016
81
64th
The film is all Hardy and he gives an unforgettable performance. From the look to the action to the delivery of the lines, a mix of toughness, thoughtfulness and insanity, he immerses himself completely in the role to give us a complex portrait of a strange man. I found it captivating and entertaining even if at times it gives less insight than it might appear. The film is more preoccupied with giving a show than revealing the depths of the character, but perhaps that's appropriate for Bronson.
Rated 14 Jan 2016
thewhalerTheWhaler
Rated 24 Dec 2010
79
57th
Tom Hardy got huge.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 31 Mar 2015
56
62nd
In some respects this highly watchable film is a little gem. Hardy's performance is excellent, and captures the mannerisms of British working-class men. But the film is so keen to present the idea that Bronson is an affectation, that it neglects to introduce a note of ambiguity about the cause of Peterson's persistence in it.
Rated 31 Mar 2015
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 05 Jan 2013
80
80th
I guess you can be an artist at anything as long as you're really good at it. In this case Hardy portrays the art of being a violent madman who used his environment and guards as his canvas and tools.
Rated 05 Jan 2013
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 12 Nov 2014
75
66th
Pretty bombastic and singular film with a magnetic performance from Tom Hardy. Whatever story there is actually mostly concerns itself with the idea of a performance as a breakdown of a specific habitus. Not at all interested in commenting on the morality of the events which is both its strongest quality and its biggest shortcoming. Best understood as a crossbreed of playful exploitation and lightweight arthouse. Not to be taken completely seriously.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 07 Mar 2013
60
66th
This movie rests squarely on the back of Tom Hardy's performance, and he carries it to enjoyable levels.
Rated 07 Mar 2013
cogsworthcogsworth
Rated 27 Feb 2011
80
53rd
There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to this film; perhaps that's why I enjoyed it so much. Tom Hardy does a simply spectacular job as the completely insane Michael Peterson, a.k.a. the titular Charles Bronson - "The most violent criminal in England". The film is darkly comedic, as Hardy relays Peterson's apparent detachment from the consequences of his violent and, most of the time, completely pointless actions. Personal favorite bit: "PUT ON MY BODY ARMOR."
Rated 27 Feb 2011
yiannosYiannos
Rated 05 Feb 2018
68
66th
Comparisons to Chopper are inevitable. They are both films about aggressive career criminals whose extended jail visits and general sociopathy have rendered them socially dysfunctional. Refn's style is flashier, but his narrative is similarly episodic (and impressionist). Unfortunately, he presents us with a one dimensional 'subjective' portrait of Bronson that aligns itself with the reprobate's own mythos. Hardy's excellent, near pantomine, performance anchors the film when Refn loses focus.
Rated 05 Feb 2018
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 14 Dec 2010
90
84th
What a weird movie.
Rated 14 Dec 2010
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 Oct 2012
84
86th
This one is one of those quiet gems that only people looking for can find, I'm glad I found it because Hardy's portrayal of the deranged Bronson was stupendous, wasn't exactly eager to see his willy though.
Rated 17 Oct 2012
helfen419helfen419
Rated 14 Feb 2010
89
87th
Very nicely done
Rated 14 Feb 2010
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 26 Aug 2012
96
89th
Really enjoyed how this movie was shot. You know the source material for a movie is good when you go and read the real life of the person in the movie and it's crazier than what you seen. Its astonishing that I had never heard of this extremely prolific person before viewing this movie. But I am glad that I have, the man simply can not stop himself. If you havent already, watch this movie and then read about his real life, and realize they only captured a fraction of the true character.
Rated 26 Aug 2012
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 13 Mar 2010
65
30th
Tom Hardy gives a commendable performance in what is ultimately a mediocre film. Odd stylistic choices and a focus on some of Bronson's less flamboyant moments hinder what could have been a far more entertaining movie.
Rated 13 Mar 2010
huahHuah
Rated 12 Jun 2012
79
50th
If this film accomplished anything at all, it revealed an emphatic display of Refn's ingratiating editing and stylistic abilities. It was also a homage to many of Refn's apparent influences: Andrew Dominck's "Chopper", general Gaspar Noe, Milo's Formans' "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", and most incisively Stanley Kubrick. There are signs of emerging genius, but it's up to Refn to take it to the next level of fertile artistic ferocity, "Drive" maybe?
Rated 12 Jun 2012
redactedredacted
Rated 02 Dec 2014
89
90th
The war paint scene(s) are top notch. Tom Hardy has some fun with it all & Super Hans plays a brilliantly camp fighter-pimp. Bronson's tone is close to surreal & the rational behind its main character's motivation is impossibly irrelevant, there is none. What a film, where others are obsessed with a characters motivation from scene to scene to carry the audience through a film-spanning arc. Bronson, covers itself in grease & shows us how to slip through well standardised storytelling laws.
Rated 02 Dec 2014
thereminjamThereminJam
Rated 19 Oct 2011
81
60th
Very surreal and interesting!
Rated 19 Oct 2011
carsonwidCarsonWid
Rated 13 Sep 2009
87
97th
F'ing Brilliant
Rated 13 Sep 2009
kebapcheKebapche
Rated 18 Oct 2011
80
65th
So ridiculous. I love it
Rated 18 Oct 2011
goatcabinGoatcabin
Rated 19 Mar 2012
100
85th
In my mind, a perfect movie. Tom Hardy is a goddamn destroyer, and managed to breathe life to one of the most unique characters in cinema. Add to that some brilliant cinematography and a killer soundtrack, and you have one amazing flick. I can watch this anytime, anywhere.
Rated 19 Mar 2012
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 02 Aug 2012
70
50th
Hardy is fantastic in Bronson, and it is hard to take your eyes away from his grunting, brooding menacing portrayal. The sound track is completely "out of time" with the 1980's, but works well. However, the film itself concentrates on a few (mainly) violent episodes in B's life, and the script does little to explain the "ridiculousness" of this character, preferring to glorify in his violence. That said, the ending is incredibly powerful. Its a shame that his real story is much more interesting!
Rated 02 Aug 2012
andreasthauAndreasThau
Rated 12 Jan 2013
55
36th
There are plenty of things to admire in this portrait of Bronson. The visual side is elegant, poetic almost, as an ironic contrast to the harsh and brutal life that he lived so far.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
armilioArmilio
Rated 30 Apr 2015
83
92nd
Fun as hell, stylish as hell, testosteronic as hell, Tom Hardy as hell.
Rated 30 Apr 2015
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 22 Feb 2012
75
74th
EPIC!! Seriously overlooked movie by the now legendary director Winding Refn. Dont forget to listen to the soundtrack.. it'll remind you a lot of the movie Drive. Great story. Very original camera work and the acting is sublime! Just love that moustache!
Rated 22 Feb 2012
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 30 May 2015
40
13th
It's sad how Refn brutalizes such a bizarre, wicked (and funny!) prison story with so much artsy flair -- concert music with synth-pop to remark Bronson's two-faced personality, as well as his expected "hideous-men-together-in-velvet-neon-places-to-please-themselves-with-violence" scenes. Too much grease, and not enough cinema -- but that sequence that Bronson demands that his prison hostage help him prepare to fight, naked, and pass lotion on his ass (not in a gay way) is brilliant.
Rated 30 May 2015
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 24 Nov 2011
85
90th
Comparisons with A Clockwork Orange abound, but at least A Clockwork Orange was attempting to make a point. This is just utterly nihilistic. A character completely consumed by his own rage, Bronson is about nothing other than violence. No justification, no excuses, no empathy, nothing. Tom Hardy gives an amazing performance, and the stylized direction by Refn adds an exaggerated, absurdly cool, veneer to a film that is essentially quite shallow. But, man, I had fun watching it.
Rated 24 Nov 2011
eritsukueritsuku
Rated 19 Feb 2015
79
50th
Hardy is fantastic. I liked the quirky, caricatured characters. Soundtrack propelled the movie. It did get a tad tedious--a bit Don Quixote-like in its repetitiveness, but I never wanted to stop watching.
Rated 19 Feb 2015
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 24 May 2012
9
77th
Wildly crazy performance from Tom Hardy, but it was absolutely awesome. The stage performances were an incredible element from Refn. I was watching the commentary for Drive, and Refn talked about Bronson, Valhalla Rising and Drive being a trilogy on human nature, but in 3 totally different meanings of that phrase. I found that really interesting, and after absolutely loving Drive and Bronson, I can't wait to give Valhalla a viewing.
Rated 24 May 2012
kafka1325kafka1325
Rated 13 Dec 2009
56
42nd
At first movie or let say his life is very interesting and give you attention but how we go to the end losing all magic.
Rated 13 Dec 2009
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 27 Jun 2012
80
79th
Very much in the same category as A Clockwork Orange. Stylised, mental and a balls out performance by Tom Hardy. Much of the time literally. No doubt a more cartoony character than the real mental, but the only way you could tell the story of someone like this is to add some absurdity. Dark, brutal, sometimes hilarious, well worth a look.
Rated 27 Jun 2012
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 29 Apr 2021
65
53rd
Hardy acting like a crazy man and does it well. Weird movie, but enjoyable
Rated 29 Apr 2021
dantesdantes
Rated 28 Feb 2012
87
80th
what does cult mean ? how should a cult movie be ? how do you do something that is totally unique and special ? answer to all those question ; Bronson.
Rated 28 Feb 2012
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 19 Mar 2020
75
59th
Haven't seen this since high school and ended up liking it a lot more than I remember. It has its share of cheap visual effects that have not aged well, but outside of that its a relentlessly punchy biopic that approaches the genre with vigor. Also just a phenomenal watch while stoned.
Rated 19 Mar 2020
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 24 Jul 2011
80
64th
25 Temmuz 2011 & bicim, yonetmenlik, oyunculuk olarak hepsi olmasi gerektigi gibi. mizahi elden birakmadan, kendi stilinden odun vermeden, ozgun bir siddeti, ozgun bir dille ortaya koyabilmis. izlemesi zevkli bir film, seyirciyi bir an olsun sikmiyor.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
baggerBagger
Rated 22 Feb 2012
90
98th
Now THIS is a movie. What 'Drive' is to americana, this movie is to that kind of britishness that reeks slightly of fascism and classicism. Tom Hardy delivers the performance of a lifetime and the movie delivers the perfect switches between horror and comedy.
Rated 22 Feb 2012
sweinbergs.weinberg
Rated 19 Apr 2009
80
70th
"Dark, intelligent and disturbing, supported by a force-of-nature lead performance and a clever screenplay."
Rated 19 Apr 2009
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 24 Oct 2010
35
90th
"Bronson is a fast, ferocious, wickedly funny portrait of one man's acceptance of his bone-deep animalism." - Nick Schager
Rated 24 Oct 2010
hedleschknHedlesChkn
Rated 18 Dec 2014
84
73rd
An interesting pseudo-biopic that initially didn't pique my interest. I'd heard good things, though, so decided to check it out. It is an excellent film. I am only familiar with Drive out of the rest of Refn's filmography and although some shots, lighting (and extended silences) show an obvious similarity - this is a very different film entirely. I enjoyed the old style aesthetic and Tom Hardy is absolutely marvellous. It is essentially a darkly comic, sometimes horror-esque, one man show.
Rated 18 Dec 2014
janusjanus
Rated 05 Oct 2012
75
64th
Inelegant, expressionistic biopic for the Fight Club set and vehicle for Hardy's prowess. Obviously plays to narcissism; I'd believe Bronson wrote it himself if told so. It's unusual in a lot of ways, and genuinely disturbing, but strictly unprofound.
Rated 05 Oct 2012
adalonAdalon
Rated 07 Jul 2009
70
82nd
Tom Hardy is stunning in his portrayal of Bronson.
Rated 07 Jul 2009
armondwhiteArmondWhite
Rated 24 Dec 2010
5
0th
Hardy's portrayal is more than a real-life impersonation of Bronson; it realizes the Stunt Movie opportunity to present an actor's thoroughly romantic admiration of force.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
kojilessKojiless
Rated 01 Dec 2011
58
61st
Doesn't have much of a message, but it is entertaining nonetheless.
Rated 01 Dec 2011
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 25 Oct 2015
85
82nd
Starring Tom Hardy. Just Tom Hardy. The "Passion of Joan of Arc" for our time
Rated 25 Oct 2015
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 25 Nov 2011
60
54th
A tastefully stylish, if a bit one-track character study of an infamous prison inmate. There's little attempt to tackle the high hurdle of conveying solitary confinement, the crux of the guy's life. The focus seems to be on him beating up prison guards and scaring people, and in that sense it doesn't get much deeper than the opening scene. His violence is shamelessly glorified, to channel his own mindset, but as one warden calls it, Bronson's "ridiculousness" and "pitifulness" remains apparent.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
jerkyJerky
Rated 14 Jan 2012
65
83rd
Tom Hardy is awesome in this! And I think I've found a new director to follow in Nicolas Winding Refin, as Drive is easily my fave film of 2011.
Rated 14 Jan 2012
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 03 Jun 2015
79
55th
One of the most unrelenting psychological movies I've ever seen. Hardy bravely steps into a diabolically complicated role as one of the most bizarre, frightening people in history. I have to say, the part in the middle when the movie drops its surrealism was perhaps its weakest point, but understandable as it's the only time he's out of prison. Knowing it was based on a true story made it all the more disturbing.
Rated 03 Jun 2015
chrispalmChrisPalm
Rated 16 Mar 2010
77
62nd
A little too long, but still a very special movie about a completly crazy guy. Bronson must be one of the last persons i would ever share my room with
Rated 16 Mar 2010
td888td888
Rated 15 Oct 2011
60
57th
Didn't work for me. Tries too hard to be a cult-movie, every shot has a forced artsy patsy look and feel. The fight scenes were really bad. If I learned one thing from this, Michael Gordon Peterson is a real cunt.
Rated 15 Oct 2011
venecVenec
Rated 15 Aug 2015
75
47th
It was a cool movie YOU FUCKING CUNT. No real plot to speak of, but it was an entertaining watch anyway. Hardy did some serious work. Slow as any other Refn movie.
Rated 15 Aug 2015
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 10 Nov 2009
70
39th
Well shot and good performances but the film is entirely one-note, the character doesn't change in the slightest and he elicits little to no change in his environment. Left wondering, whats the point?
Rated 10 Nov 2009
ilumosilumos
Rated 28 Apr 2011
80
36th
What a nutter.
Rated 28 Apr 2011
aceysaid10AceySaid10%
Rated 10 Feb 2011
83
75th
-2 points for excessive male nudity ha
Rated 10 Feb 2011

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