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Anyone interested after seeing this film [the 2011 version] should go straight to the 1947 original and the uncanny way in which the steadily decent and amiable Attenborough was so scary. Jun 24, 2013 | Full Review…
Anyone interested after seeing this film [the 2011 version] should go straight to the 1947 original and the uncanny way in which the steadily decent and amiable Attenborough was so scary.
David Thomson
A seedy noir, equal parts concealed-camera atmosphere and tense set pieces. Jun 16, 2009 | Full Review…
A seedy noir, equal parts concealed-camera atmosphere and tense set pieces.
Vadim Rizov
This tends to prove that Britain can turn out a gangster picture as brutal as any Hollywood had devised. Nov 20, 2008 | Full Review…
This tends to prove that Britain can turn out a gangster picture as brutal as any Hollywood had devised.
Variety Staff
Brighton Rock is worth another viewing simply as a reminder that gangster films are meant to be unsettling. May 26, 2002 | Full Review…
Brighton Rock is worth another viewing simply as a reminder that gangster films are meant to be unsettling.
Jake Arnott
John Boulting's adaptation of Graham Greene's classic novel stakes its claim as one of the darkest films ever to be made on these shores. May 20, 2002 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
John Boulting's adaptation of Graham Greene's classic novel stakes its claim as one of the darkest films ever to be made on these shores.
Jamie Russell
Brighton Rock is disappointing and difficult to follow. Those who have not read the book will be completely at sea, and those who have will be irritated at the tricks played with a superb story. Jan 22, 2018 | Full Review…
Brighton Rock is disappointing and difficult to follow. Those who have not read the book will be completely at sea, and those who have will be irritated at the tricks played with a superb story.
MFB Critics
Based on Graham Greene's 1938 novel of the same name, and directed by John Boulting...this superb picture discloses with penetrating clarity an emotional street life teeming beneath the veneer of amusement park gaiety. Jan 9, 2018 | Full Review…
Based on Graham Greene's 1938 novel of the same name, and directed by John Boulting...this superb picture discloses with penetrating clarity an emotional street life teeming beneath the veneer of amusement park gaiety.
Jeremy Carr
Brighton Rock is a splendid bit of picture-making. Oct 3, 2017 | Full Review…
Brighton Rock is a splendid bit of picture-making.
CA Lejeune
Although the movie depicts Brighton's masses at play in the sun, its true world is that of film noir. Aug 15, 2017 | Full Review…
Although the movie depicts Brighton's masses at play in the sun, its true world is that of film noir.
Graham Fuller
Brighton Rock is a classic example of filmmaking that remains hugely accessible despite its age... Feb 28, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Brighton Rock is a classic example of filmmaking that remains hugely accessible despite its age...
Shaun Munro
As brassy, boozy, and blonde entertainer Ida Arnold, [Hermione Baddeley] is a blast of smoky and stale music-hall air. Jun 28, 2009 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
As brassy, boozy, and blonde entertainer Ida Arnold, [Hermione Baddeley] is a blast of smoky and stale music-hall air.
Kent Turner
A brutal look at the British underworld -- as seen through the amoral eyes of teenaged thug Pinkie Brown, played brilliantly by the 24 year-old Attenborough. Jun 17, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
A brutal look at the British underworld -- as seen through the amoral eyes of teenaged thug Pinkie Brown, played brilliantly by the 24 year-old Attenborough.
Psychopathic gangster Pinkie Brown looks to put an end to suspicion above him, but seems cornered by his actions and his catholic guilt. British noir with arresting and moody visuals and well drawn characters, namely a young and fierce Richard Attenborough.
Super Reviewer
An enjoyable film, but the storyline is a little one-dimensional. I have to admit to loathing those weak women portrayed in these type of films, but is obviously a sign of it?s time. Enjoyed the ending.
Well-done Brit gangster flick in the style of Little Caesar and Public Enemy. Richard Attenborough is creepy as hell as the cold-blooded sociopath Pinky who lets a smitten waitress in on that he killed someone and then marries her so she can't rat on him. Attenborough will chill your spine with his performance -- brilliant move on his part to have his character NEVER blink -- and Hermione Baddeley is fun as the woman who was last with the man who is said to have committed suicide but she believes Pinky hit. This is my first Brit gangster film, and I'll have to seek out more them.
Excellent British Gangster classic. Richard Attenborough gives a fantastically menacing performance as mob leader Pinkie Brown, Carol Marsh is also good as the very innocent and naive Rose. A dark, suspenseful gangster thriller with sharp and clever dialogue to top it all off. Brighton Rock is an underrated classic.
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