Brothers
Brothers

Brothers

2015Movie155 minHindi

David and Monty, estranged half-brothers, train in mixed martial arts to earn a livelihood. However, things change when the two are forced to compete against each other in the final tournament.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users55%
Director: Robert ZemeckisGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

This film tells the story of two brothers, Tommy and Sam Cahill. Sam, a decorated Marine captain, is deployed to Afghanistan, leaving behind his wife, Grace, and their two young daughters. While Sam is away, Tommy, who has always lived in his brother's shadow, begins to step up and support his family. However, tragedy strikes when Sam's helicopter is shot down, and he is presumed dead. Sam's presumed death deeply affects Grace and Tommy, pushing them closer together, but their budding relationship is shattered when Sam unexpectedly returns home, a changed man.

Critical Reception

While the film aimed to explore the psychological toll of war and the complexities of family relationships, it received a largely negative reception from critics, who found the plot implausible and the performances uneven. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many viewers expressing disappointment with the story's execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a contrived and unbelievable plot.
  • Performances are inconsistent, failing to fully convey the emotional weight of the story.
  • The pacing and narrative choices often detract from the potentially powerful themes.

Google audience: Audiences found the storyline to be unbelievable and the characters' motivations unclear. Many felt the film failed to deliver an emotionally resonant experience, despite the strong cast.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2004 Danish film of the same name, "Brødre".

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r96sk

r96sk

It nails the heart, but everything else about <em>'Brothers'</em> is yawnful. The film manages to make you care for Akshay Kumar's character David, as well as for Sidharth Malhotra's Monty but it's skewed heavily towards Kumar. Away from...