Added to Prime Video on Saturday, Mar 9, 2024 Big Gold Brick tells the tale of Samuel Liston, a budding writer, and his encounters with Floyd Deveraux, a mysterious middle-aged father of two who hires Samuel to pen his biography. The plot thickens as the duo navigates through astonishing events that led to their partnership, only to find their efforts thwarted by chaos in this darkly comedic and genre-bending story.
Length: 2h 13m
Genre: Comedy
This Title is: Darkly comedic and genre-bending
Big Gold Brick is New on Prime Video in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Emory Cohen as Samuel Liston
- Oscar Isaac as Anselm
- Andy Garcia as Floyd Deveraux
- Megan Fox as Jacqueline Deveraux, Floyd’s second wife and attorney
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: 16+
Viewers discretion is advised due to the mature content of the movie.
Trivia
- Director Brian Petsos makes his directorial debut with Big Gold Brick.
- Principal photography began in May 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
- The movie was distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films and Arclight Films.
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Big Gold Brick offers an unconventional mix of dark comedy and genre-bending elements that might not appeal to everyone. With a unique storyline and an ensemble cast, the movie strives to leave an impression. However, it falls short in fully realizing its ambitious premise, reflected in its mixed critical reception. The performances are commendable, particularly those of the lead actors, but they are sometimes overshadowed by the movie’s lack of clear direction and coherence. It’s a film that might be worth watching for its bold attempts at originality, but viewers should temper their expectations.
Critic Scores
Big Gold Brick has received a mostly negative review by the critics.
