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BrianSez's Review
Summary - OK 2.5
Good bro goes to war, Bad bro stays home and looks after good bro’s family – em, maybe a little too well? Brothers has a great cast and a story that probably resonates with many, but unfortunately comes across a bit disjoint in execution as it tries to be both a drama and a war movie at the same time. That said, it is engrossing at times, and with its all-star acting power, makes for an Ok 105 minutes.
Acting - Good 3.0
Jake Gyllenhaal, Tobey Maguire, and Natalie Portman — need I say more? Eye candy and superior dramatic range in abundance. Too bad the direction made it difficult for them to really shine.
Male Stars - Good 3.0
Female Stars - Good 3.0
Female Costars - Good 3.0
Male Costars - Good 3.0
Film - Barely OK 2.0
The direction really took this movie down a few notches. Within the sub-realms of drama and war movie, the filming was actually pretty good. Unfortunately Jim Sheridan causes bi-polar viewing behavior as you are constantly context-switched between scenes of Afghanistan and family drama.