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As the group attempts everything from brute force to drilling through walls, they stumble upon clues suggesting they are being watched, and that the wall itself may hold the key to their escape. With no electricity, no cell signal, and water running dry, the residents must confront not only the physical barrier but also their growing paranoia and desperation.

With its intense storyline and captivating performances, the film is already generating buzz among fans of psychological suspense and international cinema alike. Desperate to escape, they join forces with their neighbors to decode the mystery that’s keeping them trapped. The film follows a group of neighbors trapped in their apartment building, surrounded by an unexplained wall, who are forced to help each other in the face of collective anguish.

Unfortunately, Brick does not do much to excite & entice its audience beyond the poorly rendered CGI wall of confusion. 

The film is an obvious, poorly executed genre blend that doesn’t do any of those genres particularly well. After a last-ditch attempt by Olivia to keep the spark alive goes awry, she decides to pack her things and leave, only to find their apartment is completely shut in.

This does not account for just another thriller, but a heart-seizing journey into the human psyche wrapped in a mystery that is bound to haunt long after the credits roll. And to play these parts, ever the honed participants grace the walls with their company as the shows cast. For all the questions of “what is this?” and “why is this happening?”, the audience will mostly be left asking “What was the point?”

Watch Brick on Netflix If You Like

• Cube
• 10 Cloverfield Lane
• Army of Thieves
• Tribes of Europa

MVP of Brick

Matthias Schweighöfer & Ruby O.

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As I noted them as one of the rare positives in the film earlier in this review, I’ll keep this one simple: When this leading duo is at the center of the film’s attention, the film is better for it. While the writing will let them down, the duo tries their best to elevate unearned dramatic tension and bring the audience back from long stretches of fledgling supporting characters.

Always bet that something positive will occur, even if you have very little basis to go on?

Always believe the tech guy over the conspiracy theorist/doomsday believer, even if what they say is completely plausible? Supporting actors like Frederick Lau and Alexander Beyer add depth, portraying neighbors whose secrets and suspicions bubble to the surface under pressure.