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Bound by love for their slain adoptive mother, the brothers in Four Brothers form a unique quartet that gives John Singleton's film a razor's edge of redemption. It's a thin edge, to be sure, because while Singleton's urban Western pays homage to the Blaxpoitation films of the '70s (as he did with his remake of Shaft), it walks a fine line of credibility with a mythic vengeance plot (recalling John Wayne's 1965 hit The Sons of Katie Elder) that endorses violence as the last resort of a family under siege.
When a saintly foster mother (Fionnula Flanagan) is gunned down in a convenience store, her only adopted sons (two white, two black, played respectively by Mark Wahlberg, Garrett Hedlund, Tyrese Gibson and Andre Benjamin) go after the killers, only to discover that their mother's death was not a random event. As they uncover a sticky web of criminal activity involving a local kingpin (Chiwitel Ejiofor), the character-driven plot races toward an inevitable showdown, with ex-con Wahlberg leading the way.
Making excellent use of blue collar locations in Detroit, Singleton keeps the action moving fast enough that the film's lack of realism is easily ignored, and the well-drawn characters (including Terrence Howard as a tenacious detective) lend emotional dimension to an otherwise familiar revenge scenario. Four Brothers is manipulative, but it's filled with grace notes of rugged working-class humanity, and it definitely holds your attention.-- Jeff Shannon
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Ant
Format:DVD
Considering the fact that this type of movie doesn't usually appeal to me, it was especially pleasing to leave the cinema feeling totally satisfied following this rollercoaster ride of a movie. As soon as the credits were rolling, I was promising myself the DVD.
I won't go into huge detail, but the 'heroes' if you will, led by the fantastic Mark Wahlberg, are the perfect characters for this film - an excellent blend of no-nonsense toughness, blunt humour and raw emotion.
The film mixes amazing fight scenes with both comedy moments and heart-wrenching scenes, and at times Four Brothers is genuinely shocking. This isn't only thanks to the brutality with which victims are dealt with in this gangster-type flick, but with surprising and sometimes desperately sad plot twists.
The film ends perfectly, and it's not often a movie of this nature leaves me with a warm glow inside. But the perfect combination of violence, emotion and humour in Four Brothers leads to an engrossing and highly enjoyable experience.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Loz
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This film is absolutely amazing you really feel like you are a part of this thrown together family and their struggle to avenge the murder of their foster mother. Each brother has their own individual qualities and brings thier own personality to the table, but they are all united in their goal to repay the woman who saved their childhood and offered them love. This is a film about the bonds that tie and the repaying of a debt that can never be fullfilled, i cried and laughed with these brothers - a real joy to own - watch it now!!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this film a few times at the cinema. I found it to be really good. The action sequences were really good and the acting was good as well. The storyline was not basic so you didn't know what was going to happen exactly.
I will happily recommend this movie to anyone. If you enjoy films like Snatch, Lock Stock, Layer Cake, then you will enjoy this film.
I will happily recommend this movie to anyone. If you enjoy films like Snatch, Lock Stock, Layer Cake, then you will enjoy this film.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Appalled to see someone slating one of my favorite films of 2005! Although not well known and a a little insulting to the intelligence 1 star is never fair. The film wasnt filmed for that purpose but for the thrills and passion of taking the law into your own hands whilst being driven by emotion. Only writing this so the average for this film isnt 1 star as that is an outrage!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Red Rose
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Format:DVD
The critics couldn't agree on this one. Some loved it and some hated it, but what do they know ?? Probably worth a 3.5 star rating.
In truth, after a slightly slow start, the film is spectacular in places. The car chase and the big shoot out, will keep you glued to your screens. The storyline has the advantage of not being tried before and the film is none the worse for this.
Perfection, probably not !! But enjoyable for most and worth staying in for.
In truth, after a slightly slow start, the film is spectacular in places. The car chase and the big shoot out, will keep you glued to your screens. The storyline has the advantage of not being tried before and the film is none the worse for this.
Perfection, probably not !! But enjoyable for most and worth staying in for.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is an excellent film, with a group of brothers taking revenge for the death of their mother. The plot is very good and very realistic. My husband and son both enjoyed and would recommend it to anyone who likes action movies.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you like a gritty drama immersed in action then this is the film for you. Four adopted brothers show that the bonds of brotherhood are much stronger than those of blood as they take vengeance on those who killed their mother. An urban western set in Detroit creates a desolate backdrop for adrenalin-pumped car chases and sophisticated shoot-outs. Not just your average action movie from director John Singleton (e.g. 2Fast 2Furious) the powerful performances from Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjamin and Garrett Hedlund will guarantee to get you emotionally involved, hoping that the brothers will reap the revenge they set out for.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
God know's what film the previous reviewer watched cos i personally thought this film was well made,well planned a good action movie all around.Going into the film you should know through the directer's previous work JOHN SINGLETON (BOYZ IN THE HOOD,BABYBOY 2FAST2FURIOUS) what sort of film you are gonna get,Fair enough i might be a bit biast cos i am a big fan of TYRESE(who is turning into a fine actor)and MARK WALBERG(who is very underated).Sometimes there is nothing better then a good revenge movie with a well thought of cast, even ANDRE 3000 puts in another good performance so early on in his acting career.I wont give to much away but if u like FAST CARS,FIGHTING SCENES,LOT'S OF SHOOT-OUTS,TOUGH GUY ACTING FROM A GOOD CAST,AND MOST IMPORTANTLY REVENGE, you wont go wrong watching this film.Rent it or buy it trust me im buying it after seeing it at the cinema.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
loved this film
Plenty of action,good story line,and a great ending,a friend watrched this film and did not rate it,but I thought it was really good definately not boring,so I would recommend.
Published 1 day ago by Tina Flintoff
5.0 out of 5 stars
great film
best film i have seen in ages.. cant believe i have only just seen this film..
All 4 brothers are amazing..
Full of action, comedy and a great storyline too
All 4 brothers are amazing..
Full of action, comedy and a great storyline too
Published 25 days ago by Grant
4.0 out of 5 stars
four brothers
loved it - entertainment for an evening - not rocket science - why do so many people not get it? happy bits - sad bits - the bit at the end where you go yeah!
Published 26 days ago by Rhumpus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated
This movie actually has a great story line - which I think is rare and awesome in an action movie. The family relationship is brilliant to watch. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Manaha
3.0 out of 5 stars
Four brothers (DVD)
This was far to violent for me not one I would buy had I seen it first really bloody beyond my taste.
Published 2 months ago by Jack Pittam
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Brothers dvd
When this dvd arrived I realised that I previously seen it on T.V.
It was still a good film second time around.
It was still a good film second time around.
Published 4 months ago by Honeybunny17
5.0 out of 5 stars
Motor City Mayhem
A saintly older lady makes a determined effort to place children from broken families with adoptive parents in the economically distressed Detroit neighbourhoods. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C.Elder
5.0 out of 5 stars
great film
Really enjoyed this film, plenty of action and humour in parts..great storyline about 4 brothers that come together to avenge their adoptive mothers death.
Published 4 months ago by miss helen sampson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I was recommended to this film by a friend.
I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It was four adopted brothers doing right by their adopted mother, but not without... Read more
I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It was four adopted brothers doing right by their adopted mother, but not without... Read more
Published 5 months ago by carbil
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
Seen this film a few times and wanted to watch it again and then looked for it and I never actually had it to watch.
Published 5 months ago by Mr I T Fielder
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