Product Description A brother is sent to fight in Afghanistan while his black-sheep brother becomes caretaker to his wife and child. .com Screenwriter David Benioff (The 25th Hour) didn't have to do much to relocate Brothers from Denmark to America. The story remains the same: Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) loves his family, but he's equally devoted to his career. Just as his ne'er-do-well brother, Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal), exits prison, where he did time for robbery, the Marines deploy Sam to Afghanistan. Tommy starts looking in on his wary sister-in-law, Grace (Natalie Portman), but then Sam's helicopter crashes in the mountains, and the military informs Grace that her husband has died. Unbeknownst to the Cahill clan, the Taliban has taken Sam hostage and tortures him to elicit information. Sam resists, but his colleague caves, leading to an unthinkable act. Back in New Mexico, Grace and Tommy grow closer, stopping just short of a full-blown affair (in Susanne Bier's original, they take the plunge). Even Tommy's disapproving Vietnam vet father, Hank (Sam Shepard), sees his son in a new light after Tommy renovates Grace's kitchen. But when Sam is rescued by his company, he returns a broken man and is convinced that his wife has fallen in love with his brother. Even his daughters are afraid of him (Bailee Madison impresses as the eldest). As in Bier's film, Jim Sheridan (In America) elevates redemption and forgiveness over tragedy and loss, and his well-meaning remake gets off to a solid start, but it loses steam by the end. Brothers offers a compelling scenario, but the telling is too overstated to capture the full heartbreak of the situation. --Kathleen C. FennessyStills from Brothers (Click for larger image)
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Finally Found this Movie!
I’m surprised older movies like this are still available in new condition! I bought this bc I didn’t want to buy ANOTHER streaming service. Arrived perfectly, still wrapped up and played fine. Movie itself was a great watch too, just wish it was longer. Also, wanted to note that the price was a steal!
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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.
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Important Lessons on Mental Health
Brothers is definitely a very good movie. It's realistic, raw, emotional and dramatic. The music is perfect, the acting phenomenal, and everything about it rings honest and true. This film teaches you that it doesn't matter if you're a soldier or a teacher or a child. You're a human being and trauma can affect you in extreme and painful ways, and you're usually not the only one to feel the effects of it. War is brutal, mental illness is brutal, and memories can bring you tears and anger at any moment.When all you have is family or friends, hold on to them and let them in. Just because those people were not with you during your trauma doesn't mean they can't support you and offer you comfort in your time of need. Shutting up and shutting everyone out is often the worst thing you can do. It's alright; you can get through this, just as you will get through other bad times in the future. If you feel fear, then it means you're taking a chance and that is the only real way to start healing.Brothers is a beautiful film and I couldn't take my eyes off it. I love Natalie Portman in this, and the actor who plays her daughter Lucy (Bailee Madison), is fantastic. I just saw her as a teenager in the horror movie Strangers: Prey at Night. Anyway, this is a dramatic movie I believe many people can relate to. I've never fought in the war but I can still relate and you might too. Great movie, absolutely worth a watch or two.
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Good movie but just get it online tbh
Honestly, I'd say go buy the thing online. If you love movies and are a collector go for it. My case came a little bit broken. The clippy thingies on the case were okay, like the top clicker thing worked but the bottom was broken.
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Their best performances by far; touching and wonderfully done film on all accounts
Wow. AMAZING acting!I don't really watch many movies without having any critical judgment regarding the acting, story, or direction.... something! It's rare for me to have totally rave reviews. That being said...I've always liked the people in this film, especially Natalie Portman, but they really blew my mind in this movie. Wonderful direction, writing and story. It was touching and even the children wowed me with their acting. The whole thing was overwhelming. I watched it twice in the 24 hours, the second time with my mom because I knew she'd like it.POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT: (I can't remember the trailer now, because it's been a few months. I don't think I'm going to give away any spoilers, but please take note before reading on, just in case. Thanks)They advertise it as a thriller about jealousy, but it's actually a brutally honest and sad story about veterans and their families. I have no experience with having lost family to war, but this was really about that. Natalie Portman was especially amazing because she didn't overdo the grieving. It would have been so easy for an actress to ham up this role, but she was so subtle, it was very effective and realistic. The relationship between the family members was complex and deep; there was nothing about this movie that I would have thought needed changing.I want to stress that I had watched this movie thinking that it was about a crazy guy who was jealous after being presumed dead, as they show in the trailers. But it is really about the war, family, and pulling through the most tragic of circumstances. It made an enormous statement about the way that our vets are treated when they come home, and the difficulties they face in reaching out for help.
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Great price. Great movie.
Excellent movie
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Excellent Movie
What a great movie and a fantastic cast. Every time that I thought I knew what was about to happen, it turned and went a different route. Excellent movie.
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