Bronson

The Hollywood Reporter by

Despite the artistic flourishes, this is still an utterly repellent look at a psychopath who does not deserve the attention of the filmmakers or the audience.

The New York Times by A.O. Scott

Bronson invites you to admire its protagonist as a pure, muscular embodiment of anarchy. And perhaps you will, but you may also be glad that he’s still behind bars.

Salon by Andrew O'Hehir

Bronson owes a little or a lot to Kubrick's "Clockwork Orange," but if that's a crime I wish more people would commit it.

Village Voice by J. Hoberman

Bronson is essentially a faux-operatic, music hall turn--a larky, lumpen version of "Lola Montès."

Time Out by Joshua Rothkopf

Refn has somehow found his way to an authentic English hard-man drama, anchored in a dynamite performance, even as it celebrates thug life.

The A.V. Club by Noel Murray

There are two Bronsons on display here: the impossible thug that we don’t dare release into polite society, and the guy we enjoy watching do his terrible thing. The man and the movie are both living, punching contradictions.

Rolling Stone by Peter Travers

This movie and Hardy's electrifying performance will knock you for a loop.

New York Post by V.A. Musetto

Tom Hardy gives an amazing performance as Peterson, who took on the nickname Charlie Bronson, after the "Death Wish" actor.