Four Brothers
Four Brothers

Four Brothers

2005Movie109 minEnglish

Four adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exact revenge on the killers.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users74%
Director: John SingletonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Four adopted brothers, each with their own troubled past, reunite in their Detroit hometown after their adoptive mother is murdered during a botched robbery. Driven by a desire for justice and revenge, they set out to uncover the truth behind her death and systematically take down the corrupt individuals responsible. Their quest for vengeance leads them down a violent path, testing their loyalty to each other and pitting them against dangerous criminals and corrupt law enforcement.

Critical Reception

Four Brothers was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its energetic action sequences and the chemistry between its lead actors. However, many found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the violence to be gratuitous. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the film's blend of revenge thriller elements and urban crime drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and strong performances, particularly from Mark Wahlberg.
  • Criticized for its predictable plot and excessive violence.
  • Appreciated as a solid, if somewhat formulaic, revenge thriller with a compelling cast.

Google audience: Google users generally found "Four Brothers" to be an entertaining action film. They often highlighted the chemistry and performances of the main cast, the exciting action sequences, and the satisfying revenge narrative. Some viewers felt the plot was somewhat cliché and the violence could be intense, but overall, it was considered a solid crime thriller.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's title was originally "The Sons of Bobby Mercer" before being changed to "Four Brothers."

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review