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Bronson<\/a><\/strong> is a British film about the life of notorious prisoner Charles Bronson (Tom Hardy<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn<\/a> it is a striking look at how a man from a respectable family became one of the most notorious prisoners in Britain, persistently causing havoc in the system by staging riots, protests and taking hostages.<\/p>\n

Born Michael Peterson and later re-named by his fight promoter in the 1970s – he has spent 34 years of his life in prison, and 28 of those in solitary confinement.<\/p>\n

Although on the surface it might seem like another British gangster film, it is actually a very interesting and often darkly funny look at an extraordinary character.<\/p>\n

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Much of the strength of the film comes from the fact that it eschews the usual biopic route by having Bronson as narrator.<\/p>\n

Can we trust him? Probably not, but that is what makes the film interesting as he refuses to blame his background and admits to being a strange kind of fame seeking performer.<\/p>\n

Tom Hardy<\/a> (who actually met with the real life Bronson in prison) gives a remarkable performance in the title role and Refn directs proceedings with considerable style and pace.<\/p>\n

Extras on the DVD include:<\/p>\n