Brothers
There are two sides to every family.
Overview
When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Brothers is a remake of the 2004 Danish film of the same name. It came out during a period of heightened awareness about the psychological toll of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars on American soldiers, and the film directly engages with the issues of PTSD and family readjustment that were prevalent in public discourse at the time.
- The powerful performances by Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman, particularly Maguire's portrayal of Sam's descent into PTSD and mental anguish.
- The exploration of complex themes such as trauma, guilt, brotherhood, and the impact of war on families.
- The intense and suspenseful narrative keeps the audience engaged and emotionally invested in the characters' journeys.
- The film offers a thought-provoking commentary on the realities faced by soldiers returning from war and the challenges of reintegration into civilian life.
Fun Facts
- Tobey Maguire reportedly went to great lengths to prepare for his role as Sam, including researching PTSD and spending time with veterans.
- The film was shot in New Mexico and features stunning landscape visuals that contribute to the overall atmosphere of isolation and unease.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"There are two sides to every family."
svenska
SE
Title:
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Français
FR
Title:
"Trois grands acteurs pour un grand film."
Italiano
IT
Title: Brothers
"Ci sono scelte che ti cambiano per sempre"
Dansk
DK
Title:
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Português
PT
Title: Entre Irmãos
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Reviews
One of those films where once again there is a huge difference between the critics' and the viewers' assessment. Which one will you choose?
In the genre of war films, I'm slowly leaning towards the critic. In 'Brothers' each of the characters seems overdrawn to me. No one reveals anything surprising, everyone fulfills their cliché. The story strictly follows the black and white stereotype of the situation in Afghanistan, completely disregarding being coherent. A Marine has been missing for less than a year and his family is already living 3 chapters after that?
If you've seen the trailer, you've seen the movie - because it underscores all the clichés you're promised in a good 2 hours. On a positive note, it has become a fast paced piece of work. But I got about as excited by the production as I did watching campfire TV at night.
I don't know what the point of this movie is. Just a guy who's crazy from ptsd. There's no point to the movie at all.
Oscar Awards
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