So for these reasons, as you could expect, I was elated to finally be able to own this one on DVD. As it was the first film of the year to really knock my pants off, it was my most anticipated DVD purchase. The best part is that the DVD comes away adding a great deal to my enjoyment of the film; there is a very insightful and well articulated commentary with director Rian Johnson. It also includes some deleted scenes that were only cut from the movie to keep it from moving too slowly. And while I can see why they were cut out, I would not have complained if they were left in the film. And furthermore I was glad to see that they made the DVD.
On visual and audible quality, this film works so inexplicably well. The score has an eerie tone, the cinematography is meticulous and the film exudes the dark cynical nature of classic noir. It is as if Johnson is reinventing the genre for a completely new generation, and that is why there is no reason why you should not go out and buy Brick on DVD. This is a film that deserves an audience and even more importantly does not disappoint one bit.
Film Grade: 
DVD Grade: 
The Upside: The film shows absolute brilliance on the part of its creator, displays some killer acting, and keeps us guessing all the way until the credits roll. What a ride!
The Downside: The film was sentenced only to the Film Festival circuit, so the buzz around the DVD is low.
On the Side: The film was shot in Rian Johnson's home town, and the high school featured is the one he attended himself.
Article comments
1 - kanrei
I heard of this movie from an Ebert review and awaited its release here, but it never came. I soon forgot about it, but saw it in the store the other day. I was wondering if I should just blind-buy it. I was not sure. Your review helped me decide. I can't wait to see it now. Thanks.
2 - Ty
"The Downside: The film was sentenced only to the Film Festival circuit, so the buzz around the DVD is low."
Not true! The film played at indie theaters in major markets all over the country. I saw it at Cinearts Theater in SJ, CA.
To me, it is the best movie I've seen this year too, and I bought it first day on DVD.