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Whump Recommendation: Brick (2006)

whumpee: Brendan Frye (played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt)

My thoughts: Brick is an incredible film noir following a teenage loner trying to solve the murder of his ex-girlfriend. The dark comedy, beautiful cinematography, complex rapid-fire dialogue, general edginess, and well-rounded classic archetypes all make for a very intriguing and unique story. Though not for everyone, Brick’s unraveling plot and moody tone will remain in your head for days.

Whump includes:

NUMEROUS beatings and fights, bloodied face for the majority of the movie (pictured)

Knocked unconscious several times

Sleep deprivation

A worsening sickness due to whumpee’s mental state, sleep deprivation, concussion, and swallowing blood from beatings. His coughing gets worse over the course of the movie and causes him to collapse or pass out several times

Knifed in arm

Emotional whump, crying, betrayal

My favorite whump scene: whumpee is trying to recover in bed from his sickness, injuries, and sleep deprivation when someone disturbs him. She comforts him despite his stubbornness, and he eventually breaks down, allows himself to be vulnerable for the first time, and cries in her arms.