Comments on: First Reviews Of Jim Sheridan’s ‘Brothers’ Surface

By: Jaxx

Jaxx — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:14:33 +0000

My girl had to drag me out to this cuz I was really turned off by the cliche trailers I saw. But damn, it was actually pretty deep. I'm not a big Tobey Maguire fan but he really tapped in with this role…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:35:30 +0000

I saw the movie last weekend. I'm surprised at how well acted it was. I was skeptical at first because I've seen the original, but the new version from Sheridan was totally justified. I'm predicting oscar buzz on this one.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:24 +0000

Does anybody know or think this film respects and honors the military or is it anti-war? Since its about Afghanistan will it provoke controversy?

By: Pozzy

Pozzy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:31:16 +0000

I saw this movie early, and while I don't think I would quite give it a standing ovation, I definitely felt highly invested in the characters. Dismissing the performances of Portman and Maguire seems ludicrous to me. That reviewer must hate 99% of all movies if the acting in this film wasn't good enough for them. The acting was superb.

By: cirkusfolk

cirkusfolk — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:11:42 +0000

What I'm dreading is the, surrounded by the police with their guns pointed at him, as he must decide whether to drop his gun or point it and get blown away scene I saw in the trailer. It's such a cliche.

By: Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:27:14 +0000

Good to hear something about this movie finally. But I'm confused - did Kern call Gyllenhaal average or is that Playlist's editorial comment? And his performance is respectable compared to Maguire's - does that mean Tobey's performance is good or bad?

I understand that you couldn't just repost the Kern review, but you need to clarify some points.

By: A Baby Named Jesus

A Baby Named Jesus — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:58:57 +0000

I'm beginning to think that there may be somewhat of a disconnect between those who have seen the original and those who have not.

I assume most critics have seen the original.

I think the story itself is good and interesting and many/most people might be drawn to it, but if someone is aware of the original (and has watched it) making comparisons is inevitable. That may be problematic.

There were also some tweets about that very showing. Both were positive with one comparing it to the "Hurt Locker." So take that for what it's worth. For all I know they may have come from Jim Sheridan's own brother.

I guess we'll have to wait and see. Although, I still think that acting nominations are the only likely ones to be forthcoming here.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:03:28 +0000

I can't take this movie seriously because I can't help but laugh at the trailers. When Maguire is destroying the kitchen and screaming, "Do you know what I did to get back to you?" I think he is actually screaming, "Give me an Oscar, damnit." Or at least thinking it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:05:46 +0000

Like i said, the Maguire awards potential is real, people are just reluctant to buy into it at first without seeing it. But he will probably get nominated.