Brothers (2009)

[Drew Beringer]

starring Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Tobey Maguire, directed by Jim Sheridan

looks really good

http://www.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/brothers/

[zubinmoosa]

Looks good

[schmalz]

Solid cast.

The scene where Tobey Maguire goes nuts looks really intense.

[poppa Q]

I was wondering when this thread would get made. They better really have something up their sleeves for the film, because it sure looks like they gave away way too much in the trailer.

[CstSnow]

Saw the preview before Public Enemies, it looks pretty much amazing.

[*crying stars*]

Shit looks intense.

[yoyostring]

this looks really really good

[Ailite]

Looks pretty intense, great cast

[billyboatkid]

Haha I'm an extra military man in this movie.

Looks good.

[Smash Adams]

I thought it looked awful, like Obsessed bad, but they're all good actors so I'll have faith

[Foosimoo]

Is this a remake of a foreign film? I think I might have read that somewhere, or maybe I'm just crazy.

[aolsux]

Yeah, I just watched this and as it's been said before, I definitely hope there is more to the movie than what was just ruined for me.

[yoyostring]

what's that song in the middle? (where Tobey is laying down in the hospital)

[I'm DC]

Damn, the first part of that looked really good. The second kinda freaked me out! I don't know what I think about it, but I really want to see it now!

[Bob Payne]

Looks awesome, but couldn't they pick some less terrible music for the first half of the trailer?

[JesusV2]

Did they give away the entire plot of the movie with that trailer?

[MADSTA]

Wow they were going one way with the trailer then it did a 360. Definitely seeing this.

[Adrian Villagomez]

Trailer looks great.

[billyboatkid]

Wow, just watched the trailer for this.

Looks really good.

[Talib Scottie]

Looks decent, the first bit of the trailer was really bad then it picked up.

[funkel]

Like others have mentioned, it seems like the whole plot has been already laid out. Hopefully they have surprises.

And even if they don't, the cast is solid and I expect some great/intense performances.

[gloriousmuse]

I was really interested in this movie in the beginning of the trailer then it was like :jawdrop: and I'm not even sure I want to see it now (but I will anyway)

[carramrod2005]

Do want to see this

[SincerelyMe]

This looks intense. Must see.

[sokonfused]

this looks really good. i have to see it.

[popdisaster00]

Just saw the trailer. Looks so good.

[Ailite]

Looking forward to this

[TJ Wells]

I love Jim Sheridan. I still say Tobey Maguire isn't a very good actor. We'll see.

[yoyostring]

can't wait.

[deadkidsean]

going to fucking rule

[Adrian Villagomez]

I love Jim Sheridan. I still say Tobey Maguire isn't a very good actor. We'll see.I haven't seen much of his work, but I thought Maguire was pretty good in Seabiscuit.

[bNz719]

Wow, awesome trailer. This has definitely caught my interest.

[eraserhead]

Tobey Maguire looks scaaarryyyy.

[AP_Punk]

no threesome, no care

[Charles777]

Tobey Maguire looks scaaarryyyy.
This

[WakingTheMisery]

Tobey was great in Tropic Thunder.

[Smash Adams]

Tobey was great in Tropic Thunder.
MTV Movie Award Winner For Best Kiss Tobey Maguire

[sjb2k1]

just saw a trailer for this and it looks really good.

[trappedintime]

Trailer makes this looks really promising. And Tobey Maguire is on there so it's an immediate must watch.

/tobeymaguirefanboy

[maxvsmaradona]

bump for great justice.

1) My Man crush, Jake, is in this, and I'm beyond excited.
2) Brand New's "Brothers" should be on the soundtrack. It's almost too perfect not to be.

[Wake Up]

This film looks way too preachy to me. Cliche at the least and ridiculously overacted. I'll have to wait to see the film I guess.

[poppa Q]

Dave Letterman just called this the best film he's seen in "ten, twelve years" lol.

[sodamnclever]

Dave Letterman just called this the best film he's seen in "ten, twelve years" lol.
Just searched this thread to say this.



I am really looking forward to this. I'm hoping it doesn't disappoint.

[yoyostring]

almost here! hope it's great.

[Max_123]

the previews look insane
Toby Maguire looks crazy

[Montauk1222]

Definitely seeing this.

[yoyostring]

so damn excited to see this tomorrow.

[trappedintime]

I think I might go see this too.

[Recovery Room]

Per usual, Tobey looks pretty horrible in this.

[sodamnclever]

Per usual, Tobey looks pretty horrible in this.
Think so? People have been saying it's his best work yet.

[Recovery Room]

Think so? People have been saying it's his best work yet.
Some aspects of the trailer are pretty LOL-worthy, especially from his performance.

[Drew Beringer]

well I think it's pretty funny to see Spiderman lash out like that. haha

still excited to see this movie.

[drudo182]

I like Maguire quite a bit and I do enjoy Gyllenhaal but this movie looks so over the top.

People seem to crack on Tobey for no reason. The guy has been in some of my personal favorite movies.

- Pleasantville
- Seabiscuit
- The Cider House Rules
- Wonder Boys
- Spider-Man 2
- The Ice Storm

http://twilightuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/01/pleasantville01.jpg

Seriously, one of the best movies ever.

[drudo182]

Dave Letterman just called this the best film he's seen in "ten, twelve years" lol.

LOL. I can imagine him really saying that and it cracked me up.

[narcoleptic953]

I like Maguire quite a bit and I do enjoy Gyllenhaal but this movie looks so over the top.

People seem to crack on Tobey for no reason. The guy has been in some of my personal favorite movies.

- Pleasantville
- Seabiscuit
- The Cider House Rules
- Wonder Boys
- Spider-Man 2
- The Ice Storm

http://twilightuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/01/pleasantville01.jpg

Seriously, one of the best movies ever.

Spider-Man 2 is in my top 5 most hated movies ever, but I enjoyed a few of those other ones. I just don't think he's a very good actor, and he was one of many things that ruined Spiderman for me.

[Genuma]

Spider-Man 2 was the best Spider man and I love Plesantville, such a good movie.

[deadkidsean]

I'm way pumped, too, still. The over-the-top-ness is what makes me think it looks so awesome. Plus, I'm married to Natalie, so I gotta support.

[poppa Q]

I'm way pumped, too, still. The over-the-top-ness is what makes me think it looks so awesome. Plus, I'm married to Natalie, so I gotta support.
We definitely didn't get divorced so I dunno what the hell you're talking about, DK.

[deadkidsean]

We definitely didn't get divorced so I dunno what the hell you're talking about, DK.
fuqoffbro

[poppa Q]

:jerkoffmotion:

[SlappedActor]

LOL at David Letterman's interview with Natalie Portman. "The finest film made in the last twelve, twenty years."

He's such a dolt.

[drudo182]

Spider-Man 2 was the best Spider man and I love Plesantville, such a good movie.

For sure.

Jeff Daniels is amazing in that movie. One of the most underrated actors!

[popdisaster00]

For sure.

Jeff Daniels is amazing in that movie. One of the most underrated actors!
Daniels is gnarly, loved him in everything from Dumb and Dumber to Pleasantville to the Lookout. Need to watch Traitor by the way.



Hoping to see Brothers this weekend!

[sokonfused]

Daniels is gnarly, loved him in everything from Dumb and Dumber to Pleasantville to the Lookout. Need to watch Traitor by the way.
Hoping to see Brothers this weekend!

traitor is pretty good. i would recommend it. and brothers looks like it's going to be epic.

[Ailite]

Certainly does look a little over the top but I'm looking forward to seeing it

[Drew Beringer]

btw all the Spiderman movies are awful.

[Ailite]

I love Spider-Man 2

[Prestonxsmith]

Really dont know if I should see this.

[SeeTheLights]

Looks pretty good actually.

[drudo182]

btw all the Spiderman movies are awful.

No way. Spider-Man 2 is still great.

[yoyostring]

SO so so so fucking good. Toby Maguire was pretty damn great. I had chills throughout the scene leading up to him flipping out.
The little girl was so good as well..great performances all around. Wow, great movie.

[x1onexwo1fx]

candidate for worst trailer ever. gave away way too much.

letterman's calling it the best movie he's seen in the last twelve years. overhype much? natalie portman looked gorgeous in that interview.

can't wait to see this.

[yoyostring]

candidate for worst trailer ever. gave away way too much.

letterman's calling it the best movie he's seen in the last twelve years. overhype much? natalie portman looked gorgeous in that interview.

can't wait to see this.

Just wait till you see it. Leading up to him flipping out is so amazing, and when he does..it's crazy good.

And as for Natalie Portman..she is too hot.

[x1onexwo1fx]

Just wait till you see it. Leading up to him flipping out is so amazing, and when he does..it's crazy good.

And as for Natalie Portman..she is too hot.

you're referring to tobey, i'm assuming? i didn't even mention him in my post.

[yoyostring]

you're referring to tobey, i'm assuming? i didn't even mention him in my post.

oh yeah, ha my bad. Should definitely be nominated, yeah.

[tfar06]

movie was well worth the money. all three leads played well. of the three toby mcguire was outstanding.I also feel the older daughter is the unsung hero of this film.

[drudo182]

If you watch Letterman, he says something very similar to every guest that comes in promoting a movie. I wouldn't take his "review" with my thought.

[x1onexwo1fx]

If you watch Letterman, he says something very similar to every guest that comes in promoting a movie. I wouldn't take his "review" with my thought.

i searched natalie portman on youtube. i didn't really take his review seriously, anyway.

[ThexQuietxCull]

movie was middle-of-the-road, and that is being generous. portman and gyllenhaal have good chemistry together, and was the only bright spot in the film for me. tobey overacts, per usual, and his last few scenes are just awful, and makes the movie just end horribly. weak movie overall.

superior version of this film is found here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386342/

[vaguestcargo]

Saw it last night. Really enjoyed it, though it seemed a little more about politics and a little less about the potential romance than the trailer put on. I really enjoyed quite a bit of it, though, and think that the performances were all pretty awesome. I look forward to discussing it with you all after you've seen it cuz I hate spoiler tagging things, lol.

[poppa Q]

Pretty good, not great, makes me love Nat even more, that's about it.

[yoyostring]

movie was middle-of-the-road, and that is being generous. portman and gyllenhaal have good chemistry together, and was the only bright spot in the film for me. tobey overacts, per usual, and his last few scenes are just awful, and makes the movie just end horribly. weak movie overall.

superior version of this film is found here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386342/

overacting? no.

[ThexQuietxCull]

overacting? no.

yes, quite. His scene outside with the gun and the cops was just weak.

[yoyostring]

yes, quite. His scene outside with the gun and the cops was just weak.

haha.

[eraserhead]

I'm going to see this with the lady tonight. Looks dumb but I think I will enjoy A) Maguire's ridiculous acting and B) Hot-ass Natalie Portman.

[kemichels]

movie was well worth the money. all three leads played well. of the three toby mcguire was outstanding.I also feel the older daughter is the unsung hero of this film.

This. Movie was okay...the chemistry between Portamn and Gylenhall was really good, but they should've developed their relationship further. Movie was definitely less about their relationship and more about the after effects of a solider's mental health on the family.

[songydarko]

I really loved this movie. It was really damn emotional and intense for me. I actually felt taken by it more than I was expecting.

[songydarko]

This. Movie was okay...the chemistry between Portamn and Gylenhall was really good, but they should've developed their relationship further. Movie was definitely less about their relationship and more about the after effects of a solider's mental health on the family.

Eff that, it was better than okay!

[ThexQuietxCull]

Eff that, it was better than okay!

worse than okay

[songydarko]

worse than okay

You're nuts.

[greenteaallday]

btw all the Spiderman movies are awful.

Not at all. The third is bad the first two are excellent.

[kemichels]

You're nuts.

Law Abiding Citizen was better. Just sayin'

[kemichels]

Not at all. The third is bad the first two are excellent.

and by first two, you mean the second, because of the action scenes. Train scene. That is all.

[ThexQuietxCull]

You're nuts.

everyone is entitled to their opinion. mine just happens to be right in this matter.

[WhiteLies.]

I saw this over the weekend and was not terribly impressed, especially with the ending. I thought the whole thing was riddled with cliches, which was disappointing. Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman were great, and the older sister...oh my God.

[eraserhead]

I wasn't impressed with this either. Plot felt clunky. Acting was just ok, even though I give props to Maguire for a few of his scenes. Overall I just couldn't feel a flow to this movie.

The daughter fucking pissed me off.

[x1onexwo1fx]

so... ticket-worthy, or should i rent the dvd?

[songydarko]

Law Abiding Citizen was better. Just sayin'

Wrong. :)

[eraserhead]

so... ticket-worthy, or should i rent the dvd?
It would be a good rental. IMO.

[SeeTheLights]

I'm really disappointed, this isn't showing anywhere near me. :-(

[sodamnclever]

Finally saw this and I absolutely LOVED it. I would definitely recommend it.

[underdawg1119]

Saw this last night, and liked it a lot. I don't really understand how the freakout scene at the end was "overacting" though.. :shrug:

[poppa Q]

Saw this last night, and liked it a lot. I don't really understand how the freakout scene at the end was "overacting" though.. :shrug:

No, I didn't think it was at all.

[narcoleptic953]

Not at all. The third is bad the first two are excellent.

The first two are more painful to sit through than the third one. At least 3 was funny. 1 and 2 had zero redeeming qualities.

[Mibabalou]

I saw this over the weekend and was not terribly impressed, especially with the ending. I thought the whole thing was riddled with cliches, which was disappointing. Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman were great, and the older sister...oh my God.

:appl:

[eraserhead]

Just curious, what was so good about the older sister's "performance?" I thought she was annoying as fuck. Her acting was average.

[WhiteLies.]

Just curious, what was so good about the older sister's "performance?" I thought she was annoying as fuck. Her acting was average.
Did we watch the same movie? For someone so young I thought she displayed a great sense of internal conflict and depth of character. That's just my take on it though.

[andrewa5]

Saw this last night, It was pretty good but i think the acting could have been abit better. id give it a 3/5!

[andrewa5]

Did we watch the same movie? For someone so young I thought she displayed a great sense of internal conflict and depth of character. That's just my take on it though.
I agree with you!

[terrycw89]

I enjoyed this a lot. I thought the performances by most of the cast were pretty great.

[spritelybrin]

idk what it was about this movie that left me feeling...just ok about it. maybe cuz i have two uncles in the army who both went overseas and one is back in iraq again now. or maybe it was the fact that you thought the wife and brother were gonna fuck? idk...didnt really do anything for me as a movie..and how would that lil girl know who her mama wants to 'sleep' with or whatever? idk whatever lol

[TJ Wells]

Good movie, not great; the performances certainly outweigh the movie itself.

And holy WOW at Bailee Madison; that girl is gonna be a STAR.

[TK]

idk what it was about this movie that left me feeling...just ok about it. maybe cuz i have two uncles in the army who both went overseas and one is back in iraq again now. or maybe it was the fact that you thought the wife and brother were gonna fuck? idk...didnt really do anything for me as a movie..and how would that lil girl know who her mama wants to 'sleep' with or whatever? idk whatever lol

You didn't like the movie because they didn't have sex with each other? Wow.

[bNz719]

I really enjoyed this movie. Tobey Maguire is a scary guy haha.

[spritelybrin]

You didn't like the movie because they didn't have sex with each other? Wow.
in a way yes..i mean its a movie...idk the previews are misleading...but its not entirely why i didnt really care for the movie...
the one part that really got me tho was when the one brother was made to kill the other POW...that was hard..what with my uncle in Iraq right now

[TSLROCKS]

Just finished watching this and have to say I loved it. Tobey freakout scene was great

[fluke182]

Tobey Maguire out intenses the world in this movie. I thought it was very good.

[justinmfi]

This movie was awesome...i thought from the trailer that it would be them fighting the entire time...and the ending was perfect.

[deadkidsean]

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/brothers2.html


DVD info. Hits stores March 31

[x1onexwo1fx]

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/brothers2.html


DVD info. Hits stores March 31

i don't follow these kinds of things as well as i should, but isn't that a little bit too soon?

[popdisaster00]

i don't follow these kinds of things as well as i should, but isn't that a little bit too soon?
not really

[popdisaster00]

Just watched it.

Can't really explain my thoughts on it just yet. I liked it, but I feel like parts of it could have been much better.

Natalie was gorgeous. Jake's acting was subpar. Tobey was average until he got back and started freaking the fuck out. The one daughter did a great job.

To me, it felt like there was a lot more that was filmed but for some reason cut out of the movie. Anyone else feel that way? They movie didn't really flow that smoothly IMO.

[x1onexwo1fx]

Just watched it.

Can't really explain my thoughts on it just yet. I liked it, but I feel like parts of it could have been much better.

Natalie was gorgeous. Jake's acting was subpar. Tobey was average until he got back and started freaking the fuck out. The one daughter did a great job.

To me, it felt like there was a lot more that was filmed but for some reason cut out of the movie. Anyone else feel that way? They movie didn't really flow that smoothly IMO.

i just watched it, too. weird.

i pretty much agree with your review. did not flow smoothly at all. though, i think natalie portman did more than just look good, even though she's definitely done better.

[SincerelyMe]

Just watched it. It was really intense and it really grabbed me emotionally, which doesn't happen too often. I wish the ending was better.