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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

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  1. MartinB
    Oct 13, 2009
    9
    Anyone who doesn't like this movie simply just doesn't get it. Maybe it's a British thing (I'm Irish but have grown up on British TV) or maybe it's particularly enjoyed by those who like Theatre of the Absurd (Beckett etc), but this is without doubt one of the best movies of the last ten years.
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  2. OrwellB.
    Oct 10, 2009
    8
    Bronson is more than entertainment. It is art with Tom Hardy at the centre. You have to see Tom Hardy’s performance to believe it. Simply fantastic!
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  3. CapoR
    Oct 13, 2009
    6
    Nicely portrayed but it lacks the elements to make it a very good movie.
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  4. RONGIU
    Jun 10, 2011
    8
    Sorry, machine translation. The "stage", by Nicolas Winding Refn. Violence and abuse, the victims left in a state of prolonged mental suffering, failure of institutions in understanding adolescent deviant behavior, violent arm of the law and to end the dreams of omnipotence megalomica. This is "Bronson," the film of Nicholas Winding Refn / director Tom Hardy and very good player in the role of Michael Peterson "aka" Charles Bronson /. That is a true story of Bronson. The convict thug, convict the most dangerous of England, has attracted public attention for his want artistic and literary production but also for their way of life accompanied by a personal code of honor. It is not a murderess, will not beat women or children. What is the strategy to tell Refn Bronson? The stage. Bronson is the protagonist on stage, as it is in many prisons turned from him. At that stage in those costumes and tells the general public. Ironically, the isolation becomes a friend and as such provides the necessary time to draft the "script" as the text of self-narration. Remember the scene with the convict in double face? This is Bronson, I understand, a man in extraordinary performance by Tom Hardy is presented to us a little 'jester but also very, very corrosive. Council to see the film, directed by brilliant quality, the history is not easy to tell and interpret it for the music, but ... Keep a safe distance. Good Click! ITALIAN VERSION Il "palco", di Nicolas Winding Refn. Violenza e sopraffazione; vittime lasciate in prolungato stato di sofferenza psichica, incapacità delle istituzioni nel comprendere comportamenti adolescenziali devianti, braccio violento della legge e per finire sogni di onnipotenza megalomica. Questo è "Bronson", il film di Nicholas Winding Refn regista / e Tom Hardy bravissimo protagonista, nel ruolo di Michael Peterson "in arte" Charles Bronson /. Quella di Bronson è una storia vera. Il galeotto picchiatore, il galeotto più pericoloso d'Inghilterra; ha attirato su di sé l'attenzione pubblica vuoi per la sua produzione artistico-letteraria ma anche per il proprio stile di vita accompagnato da un personalissimo codice d'onore. Infatti, non è un assassino, non picchia le donne né i bambini. Qual è la strategia di Refn per raccontarci di Bronson? Il palco. Sul palco Bronson è protagonista assoluto, così come lo è nelle tantissime carceri da lui girate. Sul quel palco ed in quei costumi si racconta al grande pubblico. Per assurdo, l'isolamento gli diventa amico e come tale fornisce il tempo necessario per la stesura del "copione" quale testo autonarrativo. Ricordate la scena con il galeotto in double face? Questo è Bronson, mi par di capire; un uomo che nella straordinaria interpretazione di Tom Hardy ci è presentato un po' giullare ma anche tanto, tanto corrosivo. Consiglio di vedere il film, per la regia qualitativamente brillante, per la storia non facile da raccontare ed interpretare; per le musiche; ma... tenetevi a debita distanza. Good Click!… Expand
  5. Fenrir81
    Apr 22, 2011
    7
    Despite being flawed by a weak narrative structure and an overall awkward direction, Bronson is a very interesting film about antisociability in its most extreme form. Part prison drama, part slice of life with strong, absurd comedic overtones, the film tells the bizarre life story of Mike Peterson aka Charles Bronson, allegedly Britain’s most famous (and badass) criminal. Due to its particular subject and presentation, it is clear Bronson will not appeal to everyone. If you’re going to watch this film, it should be for Tom Hardy’s electrifying persormance as the title character. The actor makes Bronson fascinating, and manages to turn a dangerous sociopath into a likable and rebellious antihero. Even though I’ve never seen him in anything else, it is obvious he’s completely transformed for this role in order to give life to a complex figure that is at the same time funny and frightening, candid and vicious, sympathetic and despicable. For all his violence and the danger he represents, we often feel sorry for Bronson, who in the end is just a man completely devoid of any social ability and totally inapt to live among his peers.… Expand
  6. farknash
    Aug 19, 2011
    10
    http://mikesharkey.blogspot.com/2009/04/igizmo-review.html And throughout, Tom Hardy’s wonderful depiction is unflinching, menacing and minutely observed – a man who glories in physical confrontation, who revels in the combat (who prepares for a ‘battle’ in one scene by forcing a kidnapped and terrified prison librarian to grease him from head to naked toe). Hardy also depicts a more taciturn Bronson - all small verbal tics, quiet groans and mumbles as he ponders how to come to terms with a period of freedom. Overall, the artistic approach can mean it remains difficult to sympathise with Bronson, despite some suggestions toward the end that the audience should. At times it fraternises with glorification and, though presented extremely effectively, the violence is rarely naturalistic and is often set to music, filtered or slowed down. Yet despite this, and because of this, Bronson remains a visceral and visually poetic portrait and is a forceful addition to the canon of criminal biography.… Expand
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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Stephen Farber
    30
    Despite the artistic flourishes, this is still an utterly repellent look at a psychopath who does not deserve the attention of the filmmakers or the audience.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    60
    Too smart/arty for the slasher set, and too violent for high-brows, Bronson may have a tough time finding its niche, although it has "cult hit" written all over it.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    30
    Bronson is essentially a faux-operatic, music hall turn--a larky, lumpen version of "Lola Montès."
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