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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
What drew me to this movie was the cast of Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman, two phenomenal actors in their own regards. The only expectation that I had going into see this film was that I would be unimpressed by Tobey Maguire. Having seen him in several films (including Spider-Man), I must say that I wasn't prepared for the incredible performance he provided.
This movie was very simplistic. Nothing flashy, no real special effects, small amounts of simple guitar music as a soundtrack. But it conveyed a whole roller coaster of emotions from the beginning. The growth of Jake Gyllenhaal's character, the anguish displayed by Natalie Portman, the palpable pain and suffering by Tobey Maguire, and the fear and anger displayed by the eight-year-old Bailee Madison all combine for a very gripping tale.
Many regard this movie as anti-war. I simply do not see it as such. Soldiers are praised for their heroism on the battlefield (which they completely deserve), but all too often the wounds they suffer physically and mentally are disregarded. This movie illustrates the very real problem of the mental health of our service men and women, and the problems it causes in family dynamics.
This movie was very simplistic. Nothing flashy, no real special effects, small amounts of simple guitar music as a soundtrack. But it conveyed a whole roller coaster of emotions from the beginning. The growth of Jake Gyllenhaal's character, the anguish displayed by Natalie Portman, the palpable pain and suffering by Tobey Maguire, and the fear and anger displayed by the eight-year-old Bailee Madison all combine for a very gripping tale.
Many regard this movie as anti-war. I simply do not see it as such. Soldiers are praised for their heroism on the battlefield (which they completely deserve), but all too often the wounds they suffer physically and mentally are disregarded. This movie illustrates the very real problem of the mental health of our service men and women, and the problems it causes in family dynamics.
Format:DVD
((( Brothers))) tells the powerful story of two siblings, thirty-something Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and younger brother Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal). Sam is a steadfast family man and Marine married to his high school sweetheart, Grace (Natalie Portman). Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who's always gotten by on wit and charm. When his Black Hawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains Sam is presumed dead and the Cahill family suddenly faces a shocking void. Tommy tries to fill in for his brother and soon he finds himself falling for Grace, only to then find out the shocking news that Sam is still alive...
WHAT CAN I SAY?
Films of this quality don't come along that often. It is so powerful and moving film from start to finish
.Absolutely amazing film.
great acting,
great scenarios and locations.
The plot is very easy to follow and simple to understand.
The acting from Toby Maguire as the soldier, Jake Gyllenhaal as his slacker brother and Natalie Portman as Maguire emotionally torn wife is superb.also Sam Shepard Asthe brothers' father's puts in A in fine performance
I'd also like to point out the tremendous quality of the kids acting in this title. Every step of the way is a gripping and emotional roller-coaster ride ..
it is also so engaging as a story,
which will touch you for some time after you've seen it!...
WHAT CAN I SAY?
Films of this quality don't come along that often. It is so powerful and moving film from start to finish
.Absolutely amazing film.
great acting,
great scenarios and locations.
The plot is very easy to follow and simple to understand.
The acting from Toby Maguire as the soldier, Jake Gyllenhaal as his slacker brother and Natalie Portman as Maguire emotionally torn wife is superb.also Sam Shepard Asthe brothers' father's puts in A in fine performance
I'd also like to point out the tremendous quality of the kids acting in this title. Every step of the way is a gripping and emotional roller-coaster ride ..
it is also so engaging as a story,
which will touch you for some time after you've seen it!...
Format:DVD
I would like to point out here that this is a remake of the Danish film (with the same title) by the excellent Danish director Susanne Bier. I'm clueless why there even was a remake made, because the original is so bloody good. I won't be watching this one, as I hate American remakes of European films that I loved (like the heartwarming little German film "La Bella Marthe", remade into the soapy "No Reservations" with Catherine Zeta-Jones). I just wanted to let viewers know that there is an original out there, it might be subtitled, but it's worth it!
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Brilliant!
I have to admit, I do like Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman so I was taken to this for them but had my doubts on Spiderm- I mean Tobey Maguire. Read more
Published 9 months ago by JB87
Very convincing performances - Excellent Blu-ray.
This review is for the Blu-ray release of Brothers. Jim Sheridan's film is a remake of the 2004 Danish film `Brodre' and by all accounts very little has been changed other than... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Nigel Mc
Some stunning performances
Thought provoking drama featuring the aftermath of a soldier who is presumed dead by his familly. The performance by his daughter, played by Bailiee Maddison is quite extrordinary... Read more
Published 14 months ago by asbaw
A good title
The quality of this movie was very high (As you would expect for Blu-ray).
Extra's are limited.
We enjoyed the film and storyline. Read more
Extra's are limited.
We enjoyed the film and storyline. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. R. K. Garland
Incredible acting. A film about family dynamics that simmers then...
Brothers is a film about family dynamics that's all about great acting. Toby Maguire puts in an outstanding performances as a young marine who struggles to adjust when he returns... Read more
Published 14 months ago by The Truth
Leaves you feeling that the best is yet to come
Overall I enjoyed the film. The acting from all three leads was solid throughout, sometimes moving into outstanding, the script was decent and believable, etc. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Waters
Emotional and intense
This film was emotional and intense, the reality of how war affects humans and the feelings and complex emotions was very thought-provoking. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Hello Kitty
Brothers
`Brothers' is essentially a film about the impact of war on a family. Sam (Tobey Maguire) is a marine who goes off to war in Afghanistan and whose plane gets shot down and he is... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Spider Monkey
A truly touching movie.
This movie moved me. I really enjoy war movies and the storyline of this movie is very very good.
I love the acting by jake gyllenhaal he plays an exellent member of the film,... Read more
I love the acting by jake gyllenhaal he plays an exellent member of the film,... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jordan Mclean
Claptrap film-making for no real rationale or purpose
A terrible depressing guitar-playing nonsense of a film from Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman about a marine on a fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, "Sam Cahill"... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Miami
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