Brick (2025) Netflix Review – Worth Watching?

When I first hit play on Brick (2025) on Netflix, I was genuinely intrigued. Full marks to the creators for trying something different. Well, get your popcorn ready, because this German sci-fi thriller isn’t just about mysterious walls and survival—it’s a story about breaking down the barriers we build inside ourselves. In this article, I’ll guide you through the highs and lows of Brick (2025) Netflix with a critic’s eye, all the while weaving in my own experience and some real talk. Whether you’re watching from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, or Switzerland, here’s the honest rundown you need before hitting play.

Trapped Between Four Walls – And Emotions

Tim, a computer programmer, and Olivia, an architect, are already emotionally stranded before the physical nightmare begins. Reeling from the loss of their unborn child, their marriage is crumbling. Olivia desperately wants to leave the city and start fresh; Tim buries himself in work, shutting her out. Olivia’s accusation hangs heavy: “You’ve built a wall around yourself.” Little do they know, a literal, city-encasing wall is coming.

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When the mysterious black cubes seal every exit of their apartment complex, Tim and Olivia aren’t alone. Neighbors like the impulsive Marvin (Frederick Lau) and pragmatic Anna are trapped too. With Olivia’s architectural know-how and Tim’s tech skills, they must tunnel through floors and walls to reach a WWII-era bomb shelter – their only hope of escape. The tension? Palpable. The pacing? Relentless. Director [Name – if mentioned in data? Otherwise omit] masterfully blends frantic action with quieter moments of dread, making the film’s 100-minute runtime fly.

Characters in Crisis: Survival and Secrets

What sets “Brick (2025)” apart from typical trapped-in-a-room thrillers is its fresh cast of survivors, each adding something (or sometimes taking something away) from the makeshift group. Once Tim and Olivia punch their way through their floor, they team up with neighbors like the impulsive Marvin (Frederick Lau) and his fiancée Anna, elderly Oswalt (Axel Werner) and his granddaughter Leah, not to mention shady Yuri and the pervy, tragic Mr. Freriedman.

Tensions quickly rise, turning the film into something like “Lost” meets “Cube”—but with a distinctly European paranoia. Every new ally is someone to be trusted… or feared. As food and water run out, trust turns to suspicion and, eventually, violence.

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Ending Explained – The Walls Within

Here’s where I had mixed feelings. The ending is both symbolic and confusing.

Tim and Olivia eventually escape through an old World War II air raid shelter using a sequence of camera flashes—a clever trick discovered from security footage and notes left by Anton (a former employee at Epsilon). Sadly, almost everyone else dies along the way. Leah’s neck is snapped by Yuri. Oswalt gets shot. Anna is cut in half by a botched escape attempt. Marvin? He ends his own life.

When Tim and Olivia finally step outside, they find an even more terrifying reality. The entire city—maybe the world—is covered in these nano-bricks. Fighter jets buzz above. Helicopters circle. Olivia drops her phone (the only way to open more doors), and Tim drops his weapon. They’re unarmed, vulnerable, and stepping into the complete unknown.

Remember earlier when Olivia told Tim he’d never change? At the start, he refused to get into the pink van she bought for their new life. At the end, he does. A small act, but symbolic. By tearing down the bricks around their building, he also tears down the emotional wall around himself. It’s subtle, but powerful.

Still… the ending leaves a lot of unanswered questions. They walk off into the unknown without a plan, no way to communicate, and no real sense of direction. It feels… selfish and naive. Especially considering they might be humanity’s last hope.

Brick (2025) Netflix Review: Final Thoughts

So, is “Brick (2025)” worth your time if you love sci-fi with brains as well as brawn? My answer: yes, with reservations. It’s a compelling, well-acted thriller with just enough mystery and emotional punch to keep you guessing. But don’t expect all your questions to be answered, or every plotline to be neatly tied up. If you enjoy movies that spark debate about their metaphors—especially ones that feel as universal in Berlin and Zurich as in Toronto or Sydney—this one is for you.

My main gripe? The ending could’ve used more logic and a little less symbolism. Still, it’s a film that takes risks and at least some of them pay off.

My Brick (2025) Netflix Review Score: 3 out of 5 stars. Worth a watch, especially if you’re in the mood for a tense, claustrophobic ride that digs a little deeper into the human condition.

Friendly tip: Watch with someone you can argue the ending with—I promise the discussion will be half the fun!

Have you watched Brick (2025)? Think you’d survive being bricked up with your neighbors? Drop your take in the comments!

 My critic’s heart lands at 3/5 stars.