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Brothers (2009)
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Director:Jim Sheridan
Starring:Tobey Maguire | Jake Gyllenhaal | Natalie Portman | Sam Shephard
Genres:Drama
Languages:English
Synopsis:"Brothers" tells the powerful story of two siblings, thirty–something Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and younger brother Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal), who are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, the aptly named Grace (Natalie Portman), with whom he has two young daughters (Bailee Madison, Taylor Grace Geare). Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who‘s always gotten by on wit and charm. He slides easily into his role as family provocateur on his first night out of prison, at Sam‘s farewell dinner with their parents, Elsie (Mare Winningham) and Hank Cahill (Sam Shepard), a retired Marine. Shipped out to Afghanistan, Sam is presumed dead when his Black Hawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains. At home in suburbia, the Cahill family suddenly faces a shocking void, and Tommy tries to fill in for his brother by assuming newfound responsibility for himself, Grace, and the children. When Sam unexpectedly returns to the States, a nervous mood settles over the family. Sam, uncharacteristically withdrawn and volatile, grows suspicious of his brother and his wife. Their familiar roles now nearly reversed, Sam and Tommy end up facing the ultimate physical and mental challenge when they confront each other. In the shifting family dynamics, who will dominate? And how will the brothers come to terms with issues of love, loyalty, and manhood – and with the woman caught between them?


Customer Review
Brothers 45 out of 100
Excellent movie, really enjoyed
Trish from Limerick , 21 Jun 2011
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Where were they going with this?? 20 out of 100
Am still waiting for a proper end to this one.. felt a bit cheated but watchable.....
Martin from Clare , 22 Dec 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Bro 20 out of 100
Good
james from Offaly , 19 Oct 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Haunting movie 40 out of 100
Not a fan of war movies but this one really got to me. Very well acted by all, especially the eldest daughter, she broke my heart, she was amazing. Toby portrayed the messed up in the head soldier brilliantly, it really brought home what family life is like before and after someone returns from war, how you can really lose someone even if they don't die. Jake as cute as ever, a good movie overall and well worth the watch.
Martina from Tipperary , 06 Oct 2010
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Another great film! 35 out of 100
Interesting film with great performances. The father has a lot to answer for!!!
isobel from Dublin , 23 Sep 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 45 out of 100
Great film,def worth a watch,fab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kieran from Waterford , 11 Sep 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Brothers 20 out of 100
Tobey Maguire was just irritating in this .Maybe he was supposed to be.......
Hugh from Wicklow , 09 Sep 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Human cost of war 40 out of 100
Excellent portrayal of the hidden cost of war on combatants and their families. Well told and shot. No gung-ho heroes here. If anything it exposes the futility and cost of the Afghan conflict. Toby Maguires portrayal of the returned GI suffering from post traumatic stress is haunting and sad.
Eddie from Kildare , 08 Aug 2010
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Hoped it would be better 25 out of 100
One thing about Jim Sheridan is he seems to gets so much from child actors and this is no different. That aside this was a little unsatisfying. The three main characters and especially the blank-faced Tobey Maguire are excellent. However the film does fall a little flat with the transfer of the storyline from the original Danish film to a story Americans would "get". It has some nice moments, is well directed and fairly enjoyable but you can't help feeling there's something missing
Ken from Louth , 05 Aug 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

A good one 45 out of 100
Loved this one very heart warming story to it and a beliveable story line to it, great acting from both Actors.
Marie from Sligo , 05 Aug 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Brothers 45 out of 100
Directed by Jim Sheridan Brothers deals with the challenges faced by soldiers returning from Afghanistan & the devastating consequences on personalities and the strain on family relationships as they try to fit back in and come to terms with the cruelties and horrors.
Frances from Clare , 04 Aug 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Mediocre 30 out of 100
I was really looking forward to this film, because of a very good cast. Unfortunately, it lacked depth for me. The actors weren't really pushed to the top of their game.
Olivia from Tipperary , 15 Jul 2010
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Brothers 30 out of 100
Good film, but ending leaves you hanging.......left mid air.
Maria from Cork , 13 Jul 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Better than "The Hurt Locker" 45 out of 100
Our family really liked this film. The characters were very real, the storyline believable, and the emotion was painful and poignant. Even the kids were brilliant actors! An excellent behind-the-scenes look at what war does to a person, his family, his community. Highly recommended.
Ann from Dublin , 08 Jul 2010
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

OH MY GOD! 50 out of 100
I love this film! I rented it before reading the reviews but watched it anyway. I was literally at the edge of my seat (bed) watching it! Maybe it's just me, I don't know but it was awesome! Jake Gyllenhaal is hilarious! I'm still laughing at the bar scene! All I can say it give it a try! Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't, but It's definately one of my favourites now! Not too much action, not too much romance but it still works! I really think everyody should see this at least once! Give it
Timmy from Cork , 03 Jul 2010
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Brother oh brother 20 out of 100
Well was expecting great things as I had heard alot about the film. Mildly dissappointed, a little dark and sinister but lacked any great depth.
siobhan from Clare , 02 Jul 2010
1 people out of 3 found this review helpful

At least Ben Affleck wasn't in this... 20 out of 100
Movie Executive 1: "Let's make a movie showing the harsh reality of war, the impossible decisions people must make in order to survive, and the struggle those lucky enough to make it through have when integrating back into normal society" Movie Executive 2: "That sounds great, but it might not resonate with all our target demographics. Can we shoehorn in a pointless love angle, and maybe a black sheep turned good storyline?" Movie Executive 1: "Fantastic! In fact, let's make those the central
Jason from Meath , 01 Jul 2010
2 people out of 7 found this review helpful

Not great 25 out of 100
I found this just draged in, very very boring
Kathleen from Dublin , 24 Jun 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Disappointing 15 out of 100
Totally miscast - Natalie Portman as hard-pressed war-widow and mother of two young children - I don't think so. The story is not credible. Very disappointing.
Alistair from Dublin , 23 Jun 2010
0 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Brothers 15 out of 100
not impressed
John from Cork , 15 Oct 2007
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful



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