Sunday, 15 March 2009

Bronson

Went to town to the new Odeon in Liverpool One last night. The film I chose to see was "Bronson."
I have long been fascinated (not to be confused with an admirer of) the various escapades of this character.
Whilst I enjoyed this ninety minute narrative from Bronson's perspective, it left me with more questions than answers.
The film confirmed to me what I already knew: Bronson is a psychopath.
He was jailed originally in 1974, for an armed robbery on a Post office, which netted him the grand total of £26.18, and a seven year jail sentence.
Because of his continual violence in jail, he has been in prison for 35 years.
What do you do with such a character? He has been in prison for 35 years, yet has killed not one person? (Though not through the want of trying!!)
If he is released, who can be sure he won't be a danger to the public? I think no psychiatrist knows or understands Bronson, only Bronson himself knows himself.
I'm glad the decision at his parole hearing is not mine.
I think, on balance, the prison system has failed this person. He was put in Rampton and Broadmoor, not given the medication that may have helped him, except the "liquid cosh," then thrown back into the prison system probably more violent than before.
Overall, a very depressing film. Should have gone to see "Marley and Me!!!"

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