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7.0
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Jonas Boyah
rated 8

Insane story and a fantastic performance by Tom Har

3 years ago
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Critic Kimberley Jones
rated 7

A figure this luridly fascinating, a personality this ludicrously outsized, warrants something more than your typical biopic, and Danish filmmaker Refn (...) smartly cuts together something just as raging and exhibitionist as its namesake.

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Cast & Crew

Tom Hardy
As Michael Peterson / Charles Bronson
James Lance
As Phil
Jonny Phillips
As Prison Governor
Hugh Ross
As Uncle Jack
Matt King
As Paul Daniels
Amanda Burton
As Charlie's Mom
Joe Tucker
As John White

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Charles Bronson, a name synonymous with violence and rebellion, is the focus of this gripping biographical drama. Michael Gordon Peterson, a young man from a well-to-do family, embarks on a life of crime that ultimately leads him to spend 34 years in prison, 30 of which are in solitary confinement. Obsessed with becoming famous, Peterson adopts the alter ego of Charles Bronson and proceeds to commit violent acts within the prison walls, including attacking fellow inmates and guards. Despite his tumultuous past, Bronson never loses his sense of humor and charm, as he recounts his story with self-deprecating wit. The film features Tom Hardy in the title role, delivering a powerful performance that captures Bronson's complexity and raw energy. The supporting cast includes Matt King as Paul Daniels, James Lance as Phil Danielson, and Amanda Burton as Charlie's mother. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, known for his visually striking and often controversial films, "Bronson" is a compelling portrait of a man who defies conformity and embraces violence as a way of life. With its unique blend of surrealism and vaudeville interludes, this film offers an unforgettable experience that will leave audiences both mesmerized and disturbed.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Bronson include Colombiana, The Dark Knight, Unforgiven, The Proposition, After the Sunset, The Rover.

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Bronson was released in theaters on November 20, 2008.