- Actors: Takeshi Kitano, Claude Maki, Omar Epps, Masaya Katô, Susumu Terajima
- Directors: Takeshi Kitano
- Writers: Takeshi Kitano
- Producers: Ann Carli, Jeremy Thomas, Masayuki Mori, Peter Watson, Shinji Komiya
- Format: PAL
- Language English, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Vci
- DVD Release Date: 13 Jan 2003
- Run Time: 114 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005AFLY
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,605 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English Japanese
Dolby Digital 5.1
Theatrical Trailer
Featurette
On Location
Cast And Crew Interviews
Scenes By The Sea
The Life And Cinema Of Beat Takeshi Kitano
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English Japanese
Dolby Digital 5.1
Theatrical Trailer
Featurette
On Location
Cast And Crew Interviews
Scenes By The Sea
The Life And Cinema Of Beat Takeshi Kitano
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A sick explosion of violence and brutality.,
By Haitham (Glasgow, Lanarkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brother [VHS] [2001] (VHS Tape)
Takeshi Katano isn't very well known in this country, all though he should be, like in his native Japan, where he is somewhat of a superstar. In none of his films is he ever reserved about displaying gut wrenching violence for the sake of realism, and this is no exception.Brother takes you through a roller-coaster of emotions, from being intrigued right from the start, to being disgusted by some of the violence, to being shocked by the mad-as-a-brush plot, to being in fits of laughter at the subtle humour of the cute Japanese director who stars in the film himself. Despite some poor acting early on, which you learn to see through, to the pure genious of the hard to follow story line, which i still dont fully inderstand, but this is not a fault of the director, more that there are so many themes running through it, that it can be watched over and over with increasing enthusiasm. The film climaxes with a macabre ending, true to the style of Takeshi (Hana-Bi anyone?) that leaves you stunned and gasping for more, although you've probably had enough. Although violent, the film is in no way mindless and tackles some very deep points, mainly of the brotherhood of the yakuza and what it means to everyone concerned. I would deffinately recomend this to any type of film watcher, but be warned.... over exposure could lead to an overwhelming urge to cut off your finger.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Up to standard, despite what others may say,
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This review is from: Brother [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
Brother is *not* the compromise that some suggest, and is very much a worthy contribution to the oeuvre that contains two of the greatest films ever made: Sonatine and Hana-Bi. Yes, it is sickeningly violent at some points, but it surrounds the kind of violence that one sees regularly in Hollywood action movies with an entirely Un-American structure of social brotherhood and honour. If Kikujiro is your favourite Takeshi film, avoid ;O)
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
another masterpiece,
By A Customer
This review is from: Brother [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
Yes, Kitano does it again. Another masterpiece from the niponic director. All the marks are here: the scarce dialogue, the minimalism, the rigorous cinematography, the stylization of violence, the use of colours (red, of course, but black like the suits, and blue as the sky). But Kitano manages to gives "more of the same" without ever being a maneirist, without repeating himself in some sure clichés.Great dvd edition, with some good extras: the interview with Kitano is revealing. Good value for your money!
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