The Brothers
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Movie Reviews of The Brothers
Movie Review: Good Movie, Great Acting, Jenifer Lewis
Summary: 5 Stars
I never saw the promo for this movie, I happened to catch it on Hi-Def Satellite and it is without a doubt one of the best movies I have ever seen. The direction was on the mark, the plot was the usual fare of "afraid to give my heart" but it clearly shows that the universal theme of men vs women is always an enjoyable one to watch. I was skeptical about this movie at first thinking this was just another, (excuse me ladies), "chick flick" but the intricacies of black relationships and friendships and family interplay were as genuine as a Tyler Perry play or movie. The characters were well developed the guys and especially the ladies were of todays' best young and mature actors and the feeling of the movie was contemporary and it felt real especially the funny parts. D. L. Hughley was hilarous, Angelle Brooks & Gabrielle Union were incredibly hot, it was great to see Marla Gibbs again on the screen, the little girl from "Fresh Prince" Tatyana Ali did a great job, and Jenifer Lewis as always stole the show. Being a black man I especially identify with the male characters in that we have a unique place that society has placed us in that we must use to our advantage to build up not tear down as long as it doesn't hurt or destroy the lives of others. There is a lot of bad press out about black men today because of a few bone heads so when a movie like this comes along it is fun, funny, heartfelt and genuine to experience. Right on the money for the young as well as the middle-aged black professional such as myself. Buy it, you may like it.Movie Review: Great cast=Great movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was bored one night so I flipped on HBO and found out this movie was on. So I watched it and now I have up in the pentheon of movie greats. My favorite character is Jackson because he's cool and someone that most of us guys can relate to. He is also responsible and consciensous and the man that everyone can count on. His parents count on him despite their divorce, his sister counts on him even though she just graduated, and his friends count on him because they have problems and they know Jack always has their backs. But what happens when Jackson runs into a serious problem of his own which is finding out his girlfriend Denise dated his father? And who does he turn to when he breaks up with Denise and later regrets it? The answer is his three friends Derrick, Brian, and Terry. Together they set out to help one another with the problems they encounter such as Derrick's impending divorce from his wife, Brian's bad luck with women and his family crisis, and Terry's reservations about marriage along with what Jackson has to deal with. They are known as "The Brothers", four close friends who stick with each other and help each other out through thick and thin. Morris Chestnut and others shine in this feel good story about love, happiness, and all that other s***.Movie Review: Heartwarming and insightful film
Summary: 5 Stars
When I walked out of this movie back in 2001 I recall it made me think about how love is important in life. You can have a love life and still have time for your boys. "The Brothers" is a movie that combines elements of The Wood and Waiting To Exhale. The Brothers paled by Morris Chestnut(Jackson), D.L.Hughley(Derrick), Bill Belamy(Brian) and Shemar Moore(Terry) each have a quality that makes them special to the movie. Jackson is the commitment phobic brother who's scared to get involved with a women because of his parent failed marriage that is until he meets Denise played by the sexy Gabierlla Union. Derrick is the married one whose wife won't perform oral sex on him. Brian is the ulimate player whose can't find joy in black women so he turns to white women and Terry is a playboy who decides to go staright and marry his girlfriend. The movie is very real in it's portrayal of what black men go through when it comes to women. I related the most to Jackson though. I highly recomend this movie. See it with your girl , your boys or whoever. D.L and Bill steal every scene there in. Cliffton Powell and Jennifer Lewis are great in supporting roles.Movie Review: A Delightful film, brilliantly acted, superbly directed.
Summary: 5 Stars
When films aren't handed massive budgets, more effort is made to tell a story well. This is the case with "The Brothers". Gary Hardwick has done a superb job crafting multi-dimensional characters and putting them in an ensemble. Morris Chestnut is outstanding, but to single Chestnut out for special praise is to not convey how brilliant the rest of the cast is and how well and seamless they all blend together. It is the perfect ensemble piece and one that isn't found often, except with Black Cinema. Seeing this film, along with Soul Food, Booty Call and numerous other films carrying a Black or multi-racial theme, I am struck by the wonderful character development these films portray. In a way these films, along with many examples of World Cinema are cut from the same cloth - the focus on character - social interactions; people caught in the act of being themselves.I will see anything any of this cast or anything Gary Hardwick does in the future.
Forget Mainstream Hollywood - the future is with this bunch!
Movie Review: A Delightful film, brilliantly acted, superbly directed.
Summary: 5 Stars
When films aren't handed massive budgets, more effort is made to tell a story well. This is the case with "The Brothers". Gary Hardwick has done a superb job crafting multi-dimensional characters and putting them in an ensemble. Morris Chestnut is outstanding, but to single Chestnut out for special praise is to not convey how brilliant the rest of the cast is and how well and seamless they all blend together. It is the perfect ensemble piece and one that isn't found often, except with Black Cinema. Seeing this film, along with Soul Food, Booty Call and numerous other films carrying a Black or multi-racial theme, I am struck by the wonderful character development these films portray. In a way these films, along with many examples of World Cinema are cut from the same cloth - the focus on character - social interactions; people caught in the act of being themselves.I will see anything any of this cast or anything Gary Hardwick does in the future.
Forget Mainstream Hollywood - the future is with this bunch!