tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post1012032899903141254..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Bronson (2008)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-72013730708390676732011-01-02T14:49:07.070-08:002011-01-02T14:49:07.070-08:00Thats an amazing thing, that Refn's done most ...Thats an amazing thing, that Refn's done most of his movies without the kajillions, so he knows how to make interesting an thought provoking films without the money, I keep wondering what kind of movie he'd make with a bigger budget. But on the extras for Bronson, he mentions that he loves working with little money and a small crew, and I totally get that. Creative freedome is something you often sacrafice when working with more money.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-90036541264329432622010-12-30T06:05:22.202-08:002010-12-30T06:05:22.202-08:00This is an astounding achievement for Refn - made ...This is an astounding achievement for Refn - made on a virtually non-existent budget. Tom Hardy just <i>owns</i> the role and, as you rightly mention, the script is often darkly amusing.Neil Fulwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686296295535235988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-16062000588608228372010-12-29T04:17:12.829-08:002010-12-29T04:17:12.829-08:00@Mr.Fiendish: I loved how the movie balanced funny...@Mr.Fiendish: I loved how the movie balanced funny dialog with so much darkness, I think its all due to the character itself which can often times be extremely hilarious. <br /><br />@Liam Underwood: Agreed! <br /><br />@jeremythecritic: Definitely, one of the best of the year, its a film that deserved a whole lot more recognition in my book, Hardy gave one of the best performances of the year! <br /><br />@Matt-suzaka: Yeah, that info on Statham is on IMDB. Agree with you, Statham would have never reached the levels of dramatic intensity required for this role. Though I love Statham in action movies, I think he is great for that, but on an extremely dramatic and intense role like this one, I dont think we could have asked for anyone better then Hardy, plus, Hardy knew the character in and out.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for their comments!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-25124211058040109382010-12-28T17:00:08.926-08:002010-12-28T17:00:08.926-08:00Hardy is fantastic in the film, and I had never he...Hardy is fantastic in the film, and I had never heard that Statham might have played the role. While I think that Statham is awesome, I doubt he could play it as well as Hardy did, but I would love to have seen his take on such a demented character. Great review and glad to see that you liked the movie!Matt-suzakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16215962688591291944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-57036184381445102702010-12-28T13:42:25.710-08:002010-12-28T13:42:25.710-08:00The more I think back on this film the more I like...The more I think back on this film the more I like it. One of the best of that year and as you said Hardy is amazing.jeremythecritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351653201416397407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-26271796133207526102010-12-28T09:58:55.416-08:002010-12-28T09:58:55.416-08:00I love this film. The opening scene alone is an am...I love this film. The opening scene alone is an amazing piece of cinema, and serves as a great introduction to what is yet to come. Violence has never looked so beautiful.Liam Underwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663000390737921540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-67572425730835501442010-12-28T08:42:05.410-08:002010-12-28T08:42:05.410-08:00agreed. Hilarious movie but dark as fuck. I love...agreed. Hilarious movie but dark as fuck. I love it.Mr. Fiendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400272984451242034noreply@blogger.com