Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Brutal
- brisk
- pulpy
- tense
- action movie night
- casual weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a generic but intermittently entertaining action thriller with serviceable pacing and a fun ride despite limited originality.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Vail's bricklaying profession and tools are integrated into his missions alongside his CIA expertise.
The extortionist targets the CIA through blackmail and a broader conspiracy.
The film presents a conventional ex-agent conspiracy with straightforward pacing and familiar action conventions.
Films like The Bricklayer, and why
The November Man
Straightforward ex-intelligence operative thriller with conspiracy plotting, brisk action, and familiar genre mechanics.
Taken
Low-complexity espionage action built around a retired or inactive operative pulled back into dangerous agency work.
The Bourne Identity
Conspiracy-driven spy thriller combining undercover missions, institutional betrayal, and conventional action set pieces.
Movie Details
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Release Date
- 2023-12-14
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (414)
Cast
- Aaron Eckhart
- Nina Dobrev
- Clifton Collins Jr.
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Ilfenesh Hadera
- Oliver Trevena
- Akis Sakellariou
- Ori Pfeffer
- John T. Woods
- Konstantin Adaev
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Bricklayer about?
- A retired CIA operative with an unusual bricklaying skill set is dragged back into the field when an extortionist threatens to expose the agency.
- What is The Bricklayer like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Bricklayer as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Bricklayer violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Bricklayer as brutal.
- What did critics think of The Bricklayer?
- Critics generally found the film a generic but intermittently entertaining action thriller with serviceable pacing and a fun ride despite limited originality.
- Which films are like The Bricklayer?
- Films with a similar feel include The November Man, Taken, and The Bourne Identity.
- How long is The Bricklayer?
- The Bricklayer runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Bricklayer?
- In United States, The Bricklayer streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
