Step-Brother
Step-Brother

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Step-Brother

2016
Movie
81 min
Korean

Think about us, not mom or dad. I want to be your man, not your brother. Jae-hee has been with so many men who have made her experience worlds better than her first sexual encounter. She was beginning to get tired of men when her mother got re-married with a man who has a son named Yoon-jae. Jae-hee is attracted to him. In the end, they fall for each other and become something more than 'brother and sister'. Then one day, Jae-hee's mother gets pregnant and things get complicated...

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users77%
Director: Adam McKayGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Brennan and Dale are two immature, unemployed 40-year-olds who still live at home with their single parents. When their parents meet and impulsively marry, Brennan and Dale are forced to live together as stepbrothers. Their initial animosity escalates into a ridiculous rivalry, threatening their parents' new marriage.

Critical Reception

Step Brothers was a moderate critical success, with many praising its absurd humor and the chemistry between its lead actors. However, some critics found the humor juvenile and repetitive. It was a significant commercial success, becoming a cult favorite.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its uninhibited, juvenile humor and the comedic performances of Ferrell and Reilly.

  • Criticized by some for its repetitive gags and lack of narrative depth.

  • Considered a modern cult comedy favorite by many fans.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's hilarious and absurd comedy, with many appreciating Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly's chemistry. Some found the humor to be too silly or immature, but most enjoyed the over-the-top antics.

Fun Fact

The iconic "Boats 'n' Hoes" song was largely improvised by Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly during filming.

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