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PostedDecember 27, 2009
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Draws strong emotions, makes you really feel for the characters. Doesn't exacly turn out like you would expect which is refreshing. A sad overall tone but I erally enjoyed the film
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Deeply emotional
PostedDecember 25, 2009
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Not the most uplifting of holiday stories...but well acted and emotionally directed. Great cast and a story you can really connect with.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
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PostedDecember 25, 2009
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from White Plains, NY
Acting good, very intense from the very beginning, "jumps the shark" with some of the kids' actions toward the end, not a great ending, I wouldn't rush to see it but it was not a total waste of time.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Intense
PostedDecember 24, 2009
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from Town Center AMC, Overland Park, KS
This movie covers almost every emotion and each emotion is very intense. Great cast and great story!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
PostedDecember 24, 2009
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Going into this movie, I expected it to be a physical battle between the brothers, but there wasnt one. All Tobey McGuire's character had was his suspicion, simply because Natalie Portman and Jake Hyllenhaal's characters did nothing to make him think they have had an affair. The ending was very anticlimactic, and the build up in the commercials did not fit the movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Family vs Trouble
PostedDecember 23, 2009
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from Fort Lauderdale
The story and acting were good in the movie 'Brothers'. The girls playing the daughters were good actresses, but the lines they were given made them a little too precocious to be very believable. Other than that small distraction though, what happened to and between the people involved was moving and thought-provoking. Not an exceptional movie, but worth seeing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Surprisingly Decent
PostedDecember 23, 2009
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from Austin, TX
Didn't expect too much going into this movie, but I really did enjoy it. I personally liked it alot but looking at from a critics standpoint, it was just above average. The acting was great, the plot was decent, and the direction was good. I would recommend seeing it but it's one of those movies thats really gonna vary on whether or not you will like it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Strong start, weak finish
PostedDecember 22, 2009
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from Oaxaca, Mexico
Good action packed film, although I'm not sure Tobey McGuire was a solid pick for the lead role.
Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal provide solid performances and fulfill their roles well.
The ending appears designed to cow-toe to a "patriotic" idealistic theme, rather than something found in real life.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Brothers
PostedDecember 21, 2009
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from Virginia Beach, VA
I thought the movie was realistic. It showed the real effects of war. The military is not always an easy paycheck. It is hard work and sacrifice for families. I think the actors and actresses did a good job.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
depressing anti war movie
PostedDecember 20, 2009
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from Florida
This movie was nothing like the synopsis and very disappointing as a result. This is another nihilistic Hollywood exploration of the dark side of man, there are no heroes, everyone is corrupt. What a sad view of life. How pathetic so many people feel this is an accurate portrayal of returning veterans and the "cost of war". Hollywood knows nothing of the current war and has no business making movies about it. Tobey Maguire is a good actor, but he should be ashamed of portraying a Marine as some sort of psycho imbued with terrorist tendancies. If you see this movie don't forget your anti-depressants, you'll need them.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
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PostedDecember 20, 2009
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I thought this movie was bad. The story line of course is important, to understand what really happens to our soldiers, in that sense it was powerful. But the acting except for Tobey Maguire was weak. The rest of the story was just lame. It was boring and hard to even stay and finish watching. The whole relationship thing with Portman & Gyllenhaal was unrealistic, it just didn't work, not believable and overdone. Sorry, I think many reviewers missed the mark, don't waster your money.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Eh
PostedDecember 17, 2009
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from Chicago
Great movie but the ending could've been a little more definitive...although I understand it's a never ending battle to 'return to normal'.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Casualties of War
PostedDecember 15, 2009
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from Atlanta
Excellent movie....soldiers leave but zombies return. Too bad the casualties of war extend far beyond the battlefield
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Must See Anti-War Movie
PostedDecember 15, 2009
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from Englewood Cliff, New Jersey
This movie had a tremendous impact upon me. Not since The Deer Hunter have I had
such a strong anti-war sentiment.
Director Jim Sheridan seems to have gotten almost flawless performances from his most talented cast. Kudos to the screenwriters for not creating a predictable
"Hollywood " story. In my opinion this movie is a must in these most precarious times.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
WOW!
PostedDecember 14, 2009
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from Kansas City, Kansas
One of the best I've seen this year. It has a dark side about war, horrible to think our service men and women perhaps are going thru this. I thought the actors were fantastic, especially Maguire. He gave a dark and powerful performance. The child actresses were wonderful. Go see it!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Brothers
PostedDecember 14, 2009
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from Kenly NC
Very good movie very emotional and heartwrenching.Actors did a great job in portraying this movie excellent
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Disappointing
PostedDecember 14, 2009
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from Chelsea, Alabama
The movie trailer and ads are very misleading. This was not a love triangle at all. This was a war drama about what some of our troops go through when they get back home and are going through mental trauma. I thought the acting was terrible - or maybe it wasn't that bad because Toby McGuire just creeped me out. I don't feel what happened in Afghanistan is true. I don't think any of our service men/women would make that choice at all. I do however want to thank all our service men/women for their courage and dedication. None of us truly realize what they go through for us each day.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Poor emotional expression
PostedDecember 13, 2009
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from Erlanger, Ky
None of the characters portrayed emotion well. There were several times that I wondered the reason the characters did not just respond plainly about what was asked. I did not think Maguire could show emotion well in Spiderman and there was only a couple times in this movie the emotion felt even slightly real. The story itself would be more appealing with better emotional acting and regular dialogue.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Excellant
PostedDecember 13, 2009
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from New York, NY
Very good movie. Fine acting from everyone. The two small children were fantastic. Story was 100% believable and realistic. Very powerful.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Brothers
PostedDecember 13, 2009
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from OH
We found it to be a emotionally moving, powerful story, not so much a war movie as dealing with the aftermath of returning home.
Acting was worthy of a nomination.
Just a bit heavy for this time of year.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Are you Kidding me
PostedDecember 13, 2009
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the movie was horrible...I wish i did walk out...the trailer was misleading the and plot was boring...the girls playing the daughters were better than the other actors/actress....why can't we get a decent modern military movie?? SPOILER ALERT and him being declared dead because he could not be found is implausible!!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Powerful
PostedDecember 11, 2009
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from Minneapolis, MN
Simply a moving and powerful rendition of Bodre. I was skeptical of the men chosen to act in these roles, but WOW, what a remarkable film.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Worth seeing!!!
PostedDecember 10, 2009
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from Tallahassee, FL
I knew going in that this movie was deep and dark. There were a few moments of reprieve due to some well-timed humor bits, but overall, the movie was very poignant. It was brilliantly acted on all accounts.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Not A war film
PostedDecember 9, 2009
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This was a well acted and well portrayed film about a young couple and dealing with issues of a soldier who comes back with severe mental trauma. Don't expect a war show.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Brothers of a Feather...
PostedDecember 8, 2009
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from San Diego
I give this movie 5 stars because of its incredible cast--the acting on EVERYBODY'S part is so great it's off the charts. There are a few elements we've seen here before, though, if you recall the movies COMING HOME and SOPHIE'S CHOICE. Some might balk at this; I just took notice of it & let it go...because it's that good a film. Hard-hitting, uncompromising, & Oscar-worthy performances by Tobey, Jake & Natalie. This and THE BLINDSIDE are movies that will stay with you long after you've left the theater.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Brothers
PostedDecember 8, 2009
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from Denver, CO
Disappointing. I thought it should have delved deeper into the characters involved. More about what happened to the soldier after he admitted to the murder. The ending lacked substance. Left you wondering too much...
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Moving...
PostedDecember 7, 2009
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from Alexandria, VA
I expected this movie to be a harsh tale of PTSD, but this got really scary. What made it so scary was that it was realistic. It needs to be seen though...
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Good movie
PostedDecember 7, 2009
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from Metairie, LA
This movie was very good; just didn't like the way it ended.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Loved this movie...
PostedDecember 7, 2009
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from MA
This was a great movie. It showed us what REALLY goes on to our men and women in this war. It's Heart Wrenching...But it was eye opening. I would recommend this to everyone.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Brothers
PostedDecember 7, 2009
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from New Orleans, LA
This movie is very good in explaining to the General Public what soldiers must endure during war time.
I will not recommend it as it is very dark and in a world of tough and hardship times, this is not what I would like to promote and dwell on.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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