Brothers
M**
Super mega película
Esta peli me encantó ,muy fuerte se ve lo vivido de un buen soldado y lo vivido en la guerra
H**Y
Great movie
This movie is action-packed and keeps you on the edge of your seat.The entire movie from start to end. You will not be disappointed.
K**N
Great movie. Bad ending
Great movie and actors. Didn’t care for ending.
U**.
Amazing story
Movie was fantastic, great storyline.
I**.
A Masterpiece!
What this drama is great at is exploring the aftermath of war on relationships, highlighting the challenges faced by soldiers reintegrating into civilian life. Directed with sensitivity, the film follows the protagonist, as he deals with feelings of betrayal from those he loves upon returning home.Portrayed with depth the returned soldier struggles to reconcile the trauma of war with the expectations of his family and friends. His once-strong bonds fracture under the weight of his emotional scars, leaving him feeling isolated, misunderstood, and betrayed.The film's performances are captivating, with the lead actors delivering powerful portrayals of inner turmoil. Supported by a talented cast, this film delves into the complexities of human relationships with authenticity and insight.The film's director skillfully navigates the emotional landscape, capturing both the turmoil of war and the quiet moments of introspection. Through its honest portrayal of trust, forgiveness, and resilience, "Brothers" offers a compelling narrative that resonates long after the credits roll.
J**Y
Good movie
Good
C**E
Awesome
Loved this movie was a great watch
C**S
Struggles with Character Design and Pacing
My rating is more of a 3.5.Thanks for reading!Brothers is a 2009 American psychological drama war film directed by Jim Sheridan and written by David Benioff. A remake of the 2004 Danish film, It follows Captain Sam Cahill (portrayed by Tobey Maguire), a presumed-dead prisoner of the War in Afghanistan who deals with post-traumatic stress while reintegrating into society following his release from captivity. After Sam is presumed dead in Afghanistan, his brother Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal) vows to take care of Sam's wife, Grace (Natalie Portman), and his children. Tommy and Grace become close, and when Sam unexpectedly returns home, the consequences of their actions threaten the foundation of the entire family.I can tell that I've had an especially hard time with a film when my comments begin with a complaint. Given the elapsed amount of time that passes while watching (15 minutes short of 2 hours) It is a real shame to say that much of the characters here feel unusually hollow by the time the conclusion is reached. Very little is done to genuinely explore the complexity of the individuals on screen, and this is tragic considering the gravity of the enclosed contents and themes; as a consequence of this failure to develop and capitalize on what feel like should-be present intricacies it is hard to offer empathy as an audience member or remain emotionally invested in varying points of contention.(Not so fun fact: Jake Gyllenhaal found out Heath Ledger passed away while he was literally in the middle of filming a scene for this film. Given his reputation and what I know of his bereavement following this loss his seemingly removed performance warrants some forgiveness and sensitivity.)If the characters and their otherwise shallow existences isn’t enough to conjure criticism alone the pacing doesn’t help Brothers establish itself as an engaging source of entertainment; more specifically, it seems largely suspended from reality in regards to how the overarching situation develops. As an example (and, perhaps I’m nit-picking, that’s a very fair assumption) it is implied that Sam is declared dead almost instantaneously following the presumption that he is missing-in-action with the “relationship” between Tommy and Grace developing not long after; while I don’t mean to suggest that I’m familiar with nuances as they relate to military service (Because I’m not) or that behaviors related to grief are always understable (Because they’re not) I will argue that Brothers repeatedly shoot itself in the foot by making use of a pace that is congealed by elements that are alarmingly artificial in practice and perhaps would have benefited from making its story happen over a larger period of time. In doing my own research I do want to congratulate 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 (2009) as a play-by-play translation of the Danish film mentioned above (𝑩𝒓ø𝒅𝒓𝒆); films that remain immensely dedicated to their often-ignored source material are always commendable, and this makes of the character design and pacing a bit easier to digest in stride.All things considered: the end is a haunting crescendo that is delivered in full by an almost hair-raising and shockingly surprising performance by Maguire. The last 20 minutes serve as a painfully poignant representation of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its insidiously devastating effects; the catastrophic climax is preceded by a most brief conversation (almost a debate, actually) regarding accessibility to mental health related services and hints at stigmas that keep individuals that may need it most (In this case, people in the Marines following a period of trauma) from pursuing them. In many ways it is cruel for directors to make an audience wait so long for the message they so desperately want to convey, but a relatively sound exploration of themes as they relate to betrayal, guilt, and mental-wellness makes it worth sitting through 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 (2009) at least once ultimately worth it.Conceivably being a waste of the talent its cast is capable of perusing, 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 (2009) deserves acclaim for being dutifully anchored to the source material that inspired it; the narration may be far from spotless, but the enormity of its presence and potential implications are clean.I would recommend(Even if not strongly)
A**Z
10/10
Llego en buenas condiciones. No tiene doblaje al español latino pero si tiene subtitulos
C**N
Tutto ok
Conoscevo il film e ho voluto regalarlo. Arrivato per tempo con consegna rapida.
R**N
Good product with high quaility.
Good product with high quaility. Just purchased and received two. Chords seem to be much more durable than apple chords. It is a very useful tool. Nice quality and sturdy. Very kind and the best seller.
N**R
Very convincing performances - Excellent Blu-ray.
This review is for the Blu-ray release of Brothers. Jim Sheridan's film is a remake of the 2004 Danish film `Brodre' and by all accounts very little has been changed other than the obvious relocation to America. Sheridan is the master of intense family dramas and his style brings out the best in actors and especially so in the case of young children - as was the case in `In America' and `My left Foot'. This film is no exception!I found the performances very convincing and this is a film that will likely stay with the viewer for some considerable time after the final credits. Inevitably, viewers will ponder at the dilemma which faced Parker in Afganistan and wonder what they would have done in such an appalling situation.Technically, the Blu-ray video is of a very high quality with beautifully sharp pictures and a lossless HD 5.1 Audio track. The film's extras are also in high definition.I thoroughly enjoyed this film and it is a film which deserves repeat viewings. There is another excellent soundtrack by Thomas Newman.
B**S
Five Stars
came in good condition great movie
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