Bronson

Bronson is about Britain's most famous prisoner who has spent thirty four years in jail, thirty of them in solitary confinement and without a current release date.

A young Michael Peterson is sentenced to seven years jail for robbing a post office of less than fifty pounds. His violent behaviour is a constant problem for the authorities and usually met with violent responses which only reinforces Peterson's behaviour. On release Peterson is drawn to his uncle who suggests he changes his name - Peterson chooses Charlie Bronson - and soon finds himself back in the prison system.

Clearly influenced by A Clockwork Orange, Bronson features highly choreographed violence against a background of classical music and even moments of Clockwork Orange like face and eye make-up.

Tom Hardy is totally convincing and mesmerising as Bronson. He is never more dangerous than in his eerily still moments from which he inevitably erupts into extreme violence.

Won't suit all tastes but Bronson is worth a look for those who like a walk on the dark side.