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George A. Romero (writer)
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Release Date:
13 February 2000 (Canada) more
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Revenge has no face. more
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The young executive of a publicity agency Henry Creedlow is a man that has repressed morbid thoughts... more | add synopsis
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Underrated but Unique and Unusual film from Romero. more (80 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jason Flemyng ... Henry Creedlow

Peter Stormare ... Milo Styles

Leslie Hope ... Rosemary Newley
Nina Garbiras ... Janine Creedlow
Andrew Tarbet ... James Larson
Tom Atkins ... Det. McCleary

Jonathan Higgins ... Det. Rakowski

Jeff Monahan ... Tom Burtram

Marie Cruz ... Number 9
Beatriz Pizano ... Katie Saldano
Tamsin Kelsey ... Mariah Breed
Kelly King ... Gloria Kite
Susanne Sutchy ... Colleen
Balázs Koós ... Chester
Jean Daigle ... Faduah
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Also Known As:
Bruiser (France)
Devil's Mask (Philippines: English title)
Ölümün maskesi (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
A Máscara do Terror (Brazil) [pt]
Bruiser - La vendetta non ha volto (Italy) [it]
El rostro de la venganza (Spain) [es]
O Rosto da Vingança (Portugal) [pt]
Urami (Japan) [ja]
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Rated R for sexuality, violence, language and some drug use.
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99 min
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George Romero directed the video "Scream" for the Misfits and the only payment he wanted was them to appear in "Bruiser" along with 2 original songs. more
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[after Katie issues several insults to Henry in Spanish, he responds in the same language]
Katie Saldano: I didn't know you speak Spanish.
Henry Creedlow: I'm full of surprises.
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References Les yeux sans visage (1960) more

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Underrated but Unique and Unusual film from Romero., 9 April 2005
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Author: Lucien Lessard from Canada

Writer and Director:George A. Romero nearly hits the bull's eye with this Clever darkly funny thriller. Henry Creedlow (Jason Flemyng), who has been always a nice guy sees that things are slowly changing around him. Herny has doubts about his cold hearted wife (Nina Garbiras), his best friend (Andrew Tarbet) and his sleazy overbearing boss (Peter Stormare). The only person that Herny truly finds as a sympathetic friend is the boss' wife (Leslie Hope).

Henry also has doubts about his job and his personal life. In just one morning like any other day for Henry. He wakes up with a new face that is completely white and almost emotionless and he thinks that it is only a mask on his face or only a dream. But then he finds out it is for real. Stripped of everything he has, including his identity. Henry takes all of his frustrations by going out on a bloody rampage. He is set to murder those who have betrayed him like his wife, a close friend and especially his boss.

This was Romero's last film until the upcoming long awaited Zombie film "Land of the Dead". This latest feature will be coming out this summer. Romero has not made a film since the Underrated "The Dark Half" (1993). In "Bruiser", Romero shows a unique style to this film and it looks totally different than most of his pictures. The only real fault in Bruiser is the last 20 minutes of the film should have ended more compellingly. However it is closer to the original premise that Romero wanted to film. It is still a very good and very underrated film.

Sadly, this independent production never received a Theatrical Release in North America but been released instead in Europe. It got released to video instead and received an Cult Following. What made this film work is the difficult lead role of Flemyng. His performance is extremely good and he adds depth with an amusing sense of humour. Simply because Flemyng gives a terrific performance. Stormare gives an amusing over the top performance as the film's unsuspected villain. Tom Atkins (Which Atkins worked with Romero before in bit parts in "Creepshow" and "Two Evil Eyes") are also star in the Film. Even Romero's Family appears in Cameos, including his wife (Christine Forrest Romero), His Daughter (Tina) and His Son (Andrew).

This film maybe be flawed at times (Because the film never really fully explained the curse of Herny's.) Still, the film packs a certain punch. It is certainly one of his most Unusual films along with "Martin" and "Knightriders". One of the film's highlights are seeing The Punk Horror Rock Band:The Misfits appears as Themselves at the Climax and the film features a Good jazzy music score by Donald Rubinstein.

DVD has an fine anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) transfer and an good:Dolby 2.0 Stereo Surround Sound. DVD extras are an running commentary by the director and producer:Peter Grunwald, a music video by the Misfits and trailers. The film may be far from Romero's best films but it is nice to see Romero directed another film in years. Let's just hope his latest film "Land of the Dead" will be a huge hit and big comeback for Romero. Bruiser is worth a look. (*** ½/*****).

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