5.5
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Brick
2025·Movie
Brick fingerprint
Strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
- Tension7
- Adrenaline6
- Scare6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Pathos5
- Melancholy4
- Hopefulness4
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Cringe Humor3
- Absurdist Humor3
World
Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Intrigue9
- Complexity8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition6
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Related traits
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, mystery, and crime
Its world is built around everyday modern life, mystery, and crime.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Mystery8Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Crime7Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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They want to leave – but their apartment won't let them.
When a mysterious brick wall encloses their apartment building overnight, Tim and Olivia must unite with their wary neighbors to get out alive.
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Questions about Brick
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Brick worth watching?
47
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Brick rated?
RViolenceDisturbing imagery
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is Brick?
1 h 39 min
Brick runs 1 h 39 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Brick?
Critics49
Audiences42
Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 42 out of 100, so both groups see Brick much the same way.
What language is Brick in?
GermanEnglish
It was made in German, with some English. Produced in Germany.
In how many countries can I watch Brick?
131
+117
+117GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brick in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Brick use?
Lampshade HangingBlack-and-Gray MoralityBasement DwellerAnimal MotifsCreator ProvincialismSidekickChekhov's GunRiddle for the AgesMinor Crime Reveals Major PlotThe Smart GuyAliens in CardiffHair-Trigger Temperand 125 more
TV Tropes lists 137 storytelling tropes for Brick, including Lampshade Hanging, Black-and-Gray Morality, Basement Dweller.