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DVD ~ Mark Wahlberg
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  • Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjamin, Garrett Hedlund, Terrence Howard
  • Directors: John Singleton
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Arabic
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 30 Jan 2006
  • Run Time: 104 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000CEVVHA
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,372 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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When their beloved foster mother is killed in a holdup, four tough brothers reunite in their old Detroit neighbourhood with revenge on their minds. Mark Wahlberg plays the brawl-hungry leader, Bobby. His brother, Angel (Tyrese Gibson), is a rowdy sailor with a high-strung Latina girlfriend (Sofi Vergara). Garrett Hedlun plays the young rock and roller of the clan. And Outkast's Andre 3000, Benjamin, is the family man whose tenuous mob connection may link him to the killers. Director John Singleton ably blends his action skills (SHAFT, 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS) and his gift for capturing the warm heart at the centre of violent urban masculinity (BABY BOY, BOYZ N THE HOOD) to create a cooked-to-perfection gangster stew. A soundtrack jammed with 1970s Motown classics roots everything firmly in the gritty tradition of the best of that decade's blaxploitation and urban revenge thrillers. Action highlights include a skidding car chase through snowy streets, some rough street hockey, and a bullet-intensive neighbourhood shoot-out. With its talented, likeable cast, clever plotting, and sharp dialogue, this is a real crowd-pleaser that nonetheless doesn't shy away from depictions of street violence. There's not an ounce of fat on it no extraneous romance, and no going straight at the end. Terrence Howard (HUSTLE & FLOW) is the well-meaning but ineffectual detective who tries to put a lid on the boys' rebelliousness. The spirits of Dirty Harry and Charles Bronson should be proud, and action fans will be well pleased.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Four Brothers, Five Stars..., 30 Jan 2006
By Ant (Essex, UK) - See all my reviews
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.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Brothers, 8 Feb 2006
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!, 23 Mar 2006
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!!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 months ago by Celtic Cymro

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good stuff, a real cut above
This revenge film has a lot of action, attitude and good old fashioned destruction. Convincing performances and a real edge to some of the dialogue lift it up. Read more
Published 12 months ago by The Cheerful Teacher

2.0 out of 5 stars disposable
avererage assembly line rubbish.it gives you everything you could want from this type of movie but after sitting through so many other revenge flicks over the last few years it... Read more
Published 13 months ago by martin thomas

4.0 out of 5 stars a decent action packed film
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. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Red Rose

1.0 out of 5 stars Ridiculous
Everything about this film reeks of cheese. Ridiculous plot, ridiculous unbelievable action sequences. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Carlo_Von_Sexron

1.0 out of 5 stars Whatever was the excuse for making this film............................
I can only assume it had something to do with the "actors" needing funds to pay their IRS bills. The plot surrounds a mother (Fionulla Flanagan - no acting Diva here) who early in... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Inmi Opinion

4.0 out of 5 stars This movie takes you on a nice ride!,
wasn't expecting much on this movie, I mean it does have Marky Mark in it and I'd hate to think he's be the start of the movie. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2007 by Jenny J.J.I.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bobby Mercer a bigger psycho than Victor Sweet.
I love this film. Because it's set in working class Detroit. Because it has lots of snow. Because the soundtrack is ace. Read more
Published on 2 May 2007 by Karen

5.0 out of 5 stars Mark Wharlberg is brilliant
Four Brothers is a brilliant film and probably John Singleton's best film since Boyz N The Hood! I knew next to nothing before I saw Four Brothers and only saw it as there was... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2006 by Mike Jonze

3.0 out of 5 stars King of the B-Movies
Mark Wahlberg is the king of the modern B-movie, isn't he? a likable enough actor specialising in blue-collar underdogs, time and time again he appears in underachieving films... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2006 by A. Miles

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