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Brothers
PostedDecember 7, 2009
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from Woodbridge, VA
OK. well let me first say that the movie preview led you to expect more than the movie delivered. The overall movie was good but not great. It was slow and the ending could've been better. The best part was the last thrity minutes. It was hard to see Toby in this character due to his body build and he didn't look right in the part. I wasn't disappointed but I was expecting more. It definitely moved me in thinking about our troops and what they go through every day. This and the story line was the best part of the moie. Enjoy
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Sad but well written
PostedDecember 7, 2009
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from VA
I thougth the movie was well written. The two little girls in the movie brought warmth and humor and were a treat to watch. The story is powerful and sad. Toby and Natalie's characters should have been fleshed out a little more as a couple. Overall, I think it makes you think about soldiers and the horrific things they go through and then have to come back and try to deal with life.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
.......stupid movie...
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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i would rather listen to a lenny kravitz cd than see this movie. this movie was awful, one of my friends left and watched mr. fox it was so bad. didnt make any sense toby maguire...is so awful and should quit acting...dont see this unless u want to be bored to death for 2 hours, the previews and the popcorn were the best part of this brothers experience
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
No Brother Chemistry, But Good
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from Atlanta, GA
This film was well acted and written. The little girls are absolute geniuses and the most memorable for me. The four stars are for the story itself, and when observed individually the actors acted very well. What it lacked was chemistry between the brothers and family. Tobey Maguire was isolated and not very well connected to the other actors, chemistry-wise. The two daughters had the most charisma, and surprisingly the connection between Natalie & Jake's characters was more believable than Tobey's character with her. It was a quietly entertaining film, and very different from what I expected from the previews. Not as gut-wrenching as we anticipated, but still a well put together film. It's a great 'grown folks' drama.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
must see
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from Galliano, LA
TOBEY, JAKE, AND NATALIE WERE AMAZING AND I WOULDN'T HAVE CHOSEN ANYBODY ELSE TO PLAY THE PARTS! The previews for the movie made the movie seem more than what it really is. The movie was GREAT, but the ending left you wondering. This movie definitely makes you appreciate our soldiers. If you have a heart you will probably cry throughout the movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
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Brothers
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from Miami,FL
Brothers is an emotional story of a family ripped apart by war. Well written, and great acting. When you come into a movie feeling a certain way, and leave feeling completely different the movie has done its job. You feel what they feel. This movie is for 'serious moviegoers'. If you want to see a powerful drama see this. It's a great movie, a bit too stylized, but nevertheless still a good movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Brothers
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from Texas
Great movie, anyone who thinks this movie is unrealistic has their head in the sand. War really does change people, service men, and the families they come home to. The actors did a great job.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
Very depressing
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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I thought the movie was well acted and the story was very real however I would have preferred to have skipped this movie.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Brothers - Disappointing
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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Walked out of this movie, it was so disappointing. With such talented actors, i felt sorry for them. choppy dialogue, terrible lighting, and a lack of an emotional connection among the actors.
I walked out. couldn't last until the end of it -- it was so bad.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Great Movie
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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The movie is not the storyline shown in the previews- do not go into the movie with that expectation! It is however a great movie and very emotional.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from kingsport,tn.
Again, the trailer of the movie is mis-leading, the girls(daughters portraid) made the movie!!!! bright futures in acting.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
A timely storyline for today
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from Columbus, Ohio
The casting is excellent. The storyline believable, especially in this time in our country's history. I plan to see this movie again, several times.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
great cast, moving story, excellent film
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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you will think and talk about this movie for days afterwards
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from MA
A very emotional and at times disturbing movie.
We really enjoyed it but left wanting more.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Horrible Ending
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from Mount Clemens, MI
The previews of the movie were miss leading when it comes to the plot of the movie. The movie was good it was just a horrible ending.
Finally, As a REAL MARINE I want to say without giving away the movie A Marine would never do what caused Sam to go crazy.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Waste of time
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from New York, NY
The trailer for this film touted it as Tobey Maguire's "performance of a lifetime" . Hopefully, Mr. Maguire will have other opportunities to showcase his art with far better writing. The film was slow and shallow and looked better in previews.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
An emotional rollercoaster of a movie
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from Virginia
This movie was a bit of a suprise. The trailer does not do the story justice. If you are ecpecting fast paced action then this is not a movie for you. This is an actual movie with an actual story. I loved it! Toby's tranformation in this movie is amazing, he has blossomed in to a real actor one that does not have to depend on special effects to hold your interest in the movie. Jake played a very different character then he usually does and he did it well. Natalie would not have been my first choice for the wife, she does a lot of sad puppy dog face and crying not a lot of acting on her part. There are many very moving scenes in the movie, if you have a heart bring a hanky it will make you cry.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Sub Par
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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a slow moving, shallow movie that tried to deal with a very deep issue in the allotted 2 hour mold...it didn't work.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Solid Performances, Good Story
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from New York, NY
This dark movie brings the viewer through a moment in the lives of the characters. Mention is made of their lives before the story and how they became the people they are, but the writers avoided the urge to overplay the back story. This gave the movie a here and now quality that was played out beautifully by the cast. Maguire's character undergoes a spectacular metamorphosis played out in his eyes. More subtle but equally important changes played by Portman and Gyllenhaal were not over done and well supported by the older cast members. The kids were just great. Go see this film
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Solid Movie
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from Cincinnati, OH
I read the reviews before seeing this movie and was skeptical to watch. But after seeing it i was happy that i went knowing that the actors would make this a great movie. Toby Maguire was fantastic in his role. The ending was realistic and I enjoyed but i can understand how others may have thought it was forced or left the plot unresolved. Overall Natalie Portman, Tobey Maguire, and Jake Gyllenhaal make this definitely worth seeing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
how bad can it be?
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from New York, NY
When a movie is 5 minutes old and you know most of the plot line...it's not going to be a good evening. Even Maguire's capture (that came later) just added a couple of obvious twists.
Poor casting: Maguire and Portman did not fit the bill one bit.
Poorer dialog: Dont you love movies where every character carefully waits for their turn to speak?
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Left me wanting more alright...
PostedDecember 6, 2009
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from CT
I went to see this movie because it got good reviews, and because I wanted to see something with substance. While Brothers had it's wholesome moments, I feel like it took too long for the ball to drop. The movie spends too much time focusing on what's happening to Maguire's character in Iraq vs. what's happening back home in his absence, and not enough time on what happens upon his return. They discover he's alive. Next thing you know, the movie's over. Even the ending left me wanting.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Terrific acting!
PostedDecember 5, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
Maguire is brilliant is his portrayal of a surviving POW who returns home from Afghanistan unable to cope with family life. His experiences as a POW drown him with suspicions of betrayal and guilt until he blows up. The acting is brilliant all around. See it and be drawn in.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
This is good!
PostedDecember 5, 2009
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from Oklahoma
Everyone in my group loved the movie. It was a tearjerker. What a way to let the viewer into the life of soldiers who return home and their families. We thoroughly enjoyed it and felt it's impact for awhile after watching it. A couple of us didn't like the ending and others did. (People are different) There you go. Enjoy this movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Brothers is a great movie / not for kids under 25!
PostedDecember 5, 2009
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from Arizona
Brothers is a non-formulaic look at the complexity of human relationships sifted through the filter of war and deep emotional trauma. It is packed full of exceptional acting by all of the lead actors & child actors. Brothers is riveting from the opening scene to the last - keeping us all off-balance with emotional nuances, unexpected twists and restraint that keeps the movie from diving into the typical chasm of Hollywood schlock! The last 10 minutes transports this movie from simply good to the upper stratosphere of great. No need to define this film as liberal or conservative. It is, in my opinion, apolitical. It is a film about the hero and villain in all of us. See it!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
PostedDecember 5, 2009
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from boston, MA
Great movie. Not what I thought was gonna happen. But the ending was terrible.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Good Movie
PostedDecember 5, 2009
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from Illinois
This movie had an interesting plot and there was some very good acting in it. I loved to watch the two child actors who played the children of Portman's character. The one negative thing about this movie is the ending, it just sucks.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Just OK
PostedDecember 5, 2009
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The highlight of the movie is the actors - they all put in great performances using the weak scrpit. The movie uses too many cliches and counts on those to make us care about the characters. What I did like is that the movie shows the huge impact war can have on soldiers and their families. Big props to Tobey Maguire for his performance. Jake Gyllenhaal is funny (and really hot girls); unforunately Natalie Portman doesnt have much of a role to work with but she's crazy good as usual.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Solid
PostedDecember 5, 2009
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from roswell,ga
Great movie very emotional. Toby M, is outstanding a welcome addition to his past work as spiderman
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Wait for the video!!
PostedDecember 5, 2009
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from Los Angeles
This movie had great actors and they did an amazing job with what they had. That being said...I have no Idea what the other reviewers are talking about. Up until the HORRIBLE ending, Brothers was completely predictable. Both my date and I (not to mention the people all around me) exclaimed, "What?! That's it?!" I didn't witness one happy movie-goer in my general area. I grasp the anti-war, pro-soldier message they were trying to get out, but they seemed to of done it in a hurry. If it wasn't for the great cast I'd say skip it altogether.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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