HARRY BROWN Film Review - 4/5/10

Harry Brown (The title character played by Michael Caine) lives on a shitty run-down council estate as the world goes to hell around him. Having already lost his daughter and with the recent death of his wife this tired OAP watches as drugs are dealed, violence flares and all other manner of nastiness erupts. With his only friend Len also fearful of the gang mentality he hopes the Police can help - Next comes the knock on the door as the Police say that Len has been murdered. This is when Harry finally snaps and starts on the vengeance trail. With an incredibly real feel to it this is no 'Death Wish' comparison just finally someone at the end of their tether. Or does it really mean that Britain is out of control and we should get a gun and fight back? I don't know? But with an Election coming up with a bunch of liars in charge do we really feel if things are really going to get any better? A timely film that is more than relevant to today - With the current surge of themes from this film seen all the time nowadays.

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