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Brotherhood of Tears
Gabriel Chevalier, 45 years old, is an ex-policeman. Unemployed, lonely and depressed,he lives like a ghost and hardly takes care of his only teenage child Juliette. One day, by pure chance, he finds a suspicious but extremely well paid job: his daily mission consists of delivering a briefcase exactly where he is told. The only rule being to never open it. These deliveries will bring him to meet weird people in strange places. Gradually, his cop instinct resurfaces...
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Plot Summary
In Paris, a disillusioned former special forces operative, now working as a cleaner, gets drawn back into a dangerous world of espionage and betrayal when his former mentor is murdered. He must uncover the truth behind his mentor's death, facing ruthless assassins and uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. His quest for vengeance and justice forces him to confront his past and fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Brotherhood of Tears received a largely negative reception from critics, with many citing its derivative plot, weak character development, and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged the film's ambition, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling thriller. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film predictable and lacking in excitement.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired action.
Character development is thin, making it difficult for audiences to connect with the story.
Despite its attempts at a complex narrative, the film ultimately falls short of being a compelling thriller.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their summary is not readily available for this film. General audience sentiment appears to be mixed to negative, with criticisms often focusing on the film's predictability and lack of originality.
Fun Fact
The film marked a return to directing for Jean-Marie Poiré after a significant hiatus, as his previous directorial work was primarily comedic, making 'Brotherhood of Tears' a departure into a more serious genre.
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