Bronson is more of an anthropological study in human viciousness, like a nature film done by Stanley Kubrick. Movies Are Prayers, Josh's book Get it here. Sponsored by the following become a sponsor. Trivia Charles Bronson was not allowed to see the film, but said that if his mother liked it, that would be enough for him.
According to Refn, his mother loved it. In Bronson was finally allowed to see the film and called it "theatrical, creative and brilliant". He had not yet changed his name to Charles Bronson. User reviews Review. Top review. Journey into aggression. Bronson is the dramatized story of Charlie Bronson. This is the story of England's most violent prisoner. Born Michael Peterson, he quickly realized that he wanted to make a name for himself.
It is unclear why he chose the path he did. He had a normal upbringing, a nice home, good parents, yet he just liked to fight. And he was good at it. After robbing a post office for what can be only described as "chump change," he was given a seven year sentence. Since that sentencing in , Bronson has seen a little over a few months as a free man. He is still in prison to this day. What Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn gives us is a stylized version of one of the most bizarre and intoxicating stories I've seen in a long time.
Bronson, played wonderfully by Tom Hardy, loves what he does. At least that what he wants us to believe. I was never really convinced that Bronson truly enjoyed what he did.
Then again, I can't see the pleasure in pummeling prison guards, bare knuckle fighting, fighting dogs, and bringing others close to death.
That said, it was something else to watch. Hardy gives a rock solid performance. He fits the part both physically and mentally. He has the right edge to let us know how intelligent and hostile Charlie Bronson can be. It is a compelling demonstration of how unrestrained instinctual impulses inexorably declare war on reality itself.
We are told right off the bat by Bronson that his greatest desire is to "be famous," yet he believes he has limited avenues for achieving the type of fame he craves.
Having far too much "ambition" to let this stop him, he instead ends up becoming infamous. We are introduced to a mother who is quite overwhelming, yet who never disciplines him, and a father who is passive to the point of veritable non-existence. She slams the door in their faces as she coddles Bronson in their middle class home. As an adult, Bronson steals a relatively meager amount of money from a register at his work place, and gives some to his girl friend.
This time, the police show up with a warrant at his parent's home. Bronson violently attacks the police as soon as they enter his room. In court, he gets 7 years for his crimes. As soon as the sentence is read, his mother exclaims: "Don't worry son We see clearly that Bronson's mother never set limits with him, nor introduces him to the demands of reality.
Unfortunately, both parents fail to serve as ambassadors to reality. Bronson's father appears too inadequate to even communicate to his son. Thus, Bronson is never taught how to properly direct his substantial "ambition. This reaches a zenith when Bronson proclaims that prison is "a blast" and the ideal place for him to "sharpen" his "tools. The movie slips into nicely done, periodic narrative interludes in which Bronson is on stage before a large audience telling his life story.
Before this audience, he becomes a dynamic, one man show, and seems to be most alive in this fantasy forum. But in the real setting of the prison, Bronson makes it clear that this too is simply another stage. He sees himself as "famous" in prison, yet in reality achieves only infamy.
True… everyone knows him, yet they mostly fear him and his ever present readiness to unleash his violent impulses. He could erupt into violence at any given moment, causing his presence to carry a constant, animalistic threat of danger. After too many repeated violent attacks on correctional officers, Bronson admits to himself he has made a mistake -- for he is next sent to the psychiatric hospital.
As this part of the movie takes place in roughly the 70's, this segment drags out all the old stigmas-- overmedication, drooling, zombification of patients, etc. The burly psychiatric attendants inform Bronson that he is no longer in prison, and they are "lion tamers. But a closer inspection reveals the glowing embers of undaunted "ambition" present in his eyes.
He finally reasons that he must take drastic action to force the hospital into wanting to dispense with him. Of course, he relies on the ability that had taken him this far-- his predatory aggression. He attacks and nearly kills a pedophile who had displeased him during his stay. Bronson then eagerly awaits what he believes is his inevitable reward-- his trial and return to prison. See how a store is chosen for you. Restrictions apply. Pricing, promotions and availability may vary by location and at Target.
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