Brothers (2009)

Duration: 105 min
Drama | Thriller | War
Director:
Jim Sheridan
Writers:
David Benioff (screenplay), Susanne Bier (motion picture "Brodre")
Stars:
Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman and Tobey Maguire.


A young man comforts his older brother's wife and children after he goes missing in Afghanistan.


CC's opinion:

 I'm going straight to the point. I've to say that this isn't the best movie ever, even though has a good story. I'm even going to jump the whole thing about how touching the story is and the other blah blah blah...
The end. So, the end of a film means a lot to me and, in my opinion, this movie doesn't have a good one. Okay, it is not predictable but I think that it isn't the proper end, but it is just my opinion. You should watch it for yourself and decide what you think.
I think that this movie enables us to see how war can make changes on the people. It can change not just the people who are fighting, but also the others who are surrounding them.



ST's opinion:
I totally agree with CC.
It was such a good story. What happens in the movie happens alson in real life so many times (unfortunately).
But what I'd like to underline is the roles of the actors and their performances.
Natalie (Portman) was absolutly great. She turned out to be one of my favorites actresses with performances like those.
Jake (Gyllenhaal) had an easier role, I guess, but hard too. He is not in my top 10 of best actors, but I guess that working with experienced actors (Natalie and Tobey) made him "look better" on the big screen.
If Jake was good and Natalie great, Tobey (Maguire) was just perfect. The way he acted, cried, got mad and angry... just fabulous! And I don't know who chose him, but who did it, nailed.
I would give a 9 (in 10) stars to their performance. But in the movie itself, you'll see below our opinion.
Congratulations anyway.

BROTHERS - Official HD Trailer

Our favorite scene

Rate: