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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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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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!!!
3 of 3 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.
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Four Brothers
I bought the DVD before ever having seen the film before and I have to say that I definitely don't feel like I wasted my money! Read more
Published 16 days ago by Black Niffler
four brothers is the best film you could ever watch
This film the four brothers is the best film you can ever watch. its great from start to finish and loads of action in the film which is also really good. Read more
Published 6 months ago by oreilly1983
awesome.
I remember watching this for the first time and not expecting much from it but i loved it, the storyline keeps you fixed and i've already seen it a few times, very good film!
Published 7 months ago by Mr. C. J. Davies
wicked film
Great film and got here really quickly, well impressed and great value for money. Never had a problem with this site
Published 8 months ago by walker87
Action packed revenge pic
Mark Walburg stars as the oldest of four brothers who return to Detroit to find the killers of their foster mom. A pure revenge picture with a solid cast and some great action. Read more
Published 12 months ago by ekb
one of...
...my favourite movies!
4 brilliant leads!
Mark Wahlberg is still sexy as ever!
And Garret Hedlund......wooooo! Read more
4 brilliant leads!
Mark Wahlberg is still sexy as ever!
And Garret Hedlund......wooooo! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Trina
Good Pic
Own the film on DVD but bought it on Blu ray. Film is great and i was suprised how good the blu ray transfer was. Picture was very good!
Published 16 months ago by Movie Don
A good watch
Really enjoyed this. The film managed to mix the action, emotion and laughter all into one film.
Actors went well together which was important to make the film funny as... Read more
Actors went well together which was important to make the film funny as... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jodzie
different
This is based on the classic western "The sons of Katie Elder". It is an entertaining not to be taken seriously American shoot them up movie. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by J. Lynch
Poor in every respect
If you like graphic gangster/crime stuff, or Tarrantino, Scorsese, The Sopranos, The Wire or gritty British crime thrillers - even those with an element of 'charm' (Snatch etc) -... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2009 by Celtic Cymro
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