Netflix released a new movie titled Brick (2025). It’s completely different from the 2005 Brick movie, so don’t be confused. It’s a sci-fi mystery and thriller about a couple named Tim and Olivia (played by Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee), who suddenly find their apartment sealed shut by strange black bricks. No way out, no phone signal, no internet. I recently watched this movie because I saw it upon opening Netflix.
My honest thoughts? It’s decent, but it can do better. I’d line it up for a TV streaming session with my friends or family, but I wouldn’t watch it over and over again. Let’s talk more about that below.
What Is Brick All About?
Tim and Olivia have gone through a misadventure, and Olivia wants to move to Paris to start anew. However, Tim is buried in his job as a game programmer and doesn’t want to leave their current home. But before they can even work through their issues, they get hit with a bigger problem: their whole apartment is suddenly bricked in overnight. It actually started as a typical people-stuck-in-a-room movie, but it’s way beyond that.
The black bricks aren’t just made of concrete. They’re magnetic, can’t be broken, and do weird things when metal gets near them. Tim and Olivia meet other neighbors who are also trapped, and together they try to figure out what’s going on and how to escape.
If you’re planning to watch Brick, it’s only available on Netflix, but hopefully, it’ll become available on other streaming services as well.
What I Liked About Brick
The black bricks themselves are one of the best parts of the movie. They’re magnetic, impossible to break, and react violently to metal. I can’t even imagine myself being surrounded by that thing. The idea of being suddenly trapped in your own apartment with no way out pulls you in right away. Tim and Olivia’s strained relationship, especially their conversation about the miscarriage, adds emotional depth and gives more weight to their survival choices. I also thought the hidden cameras in the smoke detectors and the landlord’s creepy monitor room were among the most unsettling discoveries. It reminded me of one movie I watched on DISH TV deals.
What I Didn’t Like About Brick
The tone shift in the last act from slow, claustrophobic suspense to more of an action-thriller breaks the atmosphere that the first half worked to build. Some characters, like Ana and Marvin, are barely developed, so their fates don’t carry much weight. The reveal about the bricks comes late in the story and feels rushed, so it kinda felt less satisfying. Also, the final twist is clear but underwhelming after all the build-up. Many people were confused about the final scene because it ends so abruptly after the reveal.
Wrapping Up
I’d rate Brick a 6/10 in terms of overall impact. The premise is solid, but I think it’s kind of mediocre in some areas. It’s not the perfect German film I would talk about so enthusiastically, but it is still a great watch for those who are looking for sci-fi thrillers. The ending might confuse you in the same way it did for many viewers. Still, it’s the kind of movie you might think about afterward, even if it’s just to figure out what really happened.
