The Brothers Bloom (2009)
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Reviews Counted:123
Fresh:78
Rotten:45
Average Rating:6.1/10
Consensus: Despite strong performances The Brothers Bloom ultimately does not fulfill its lofty ambitions.
Australian Theatrical Release:
Nov 30, 1999 Wide
US Box Office: $3,479,844
Synopsis: Though THE BROTHERS BLOOM seems to be equal parts THE STING and THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, director Rian Johnson's second feature is still strikingly original. Adrien Brody (KING KONG) and Mark Ruffalo... [More]
Starring: Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, Rinko Kikuchi
Director: Rian Johnson
Reviews for The Brothers Bloom
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 3/5 |
This is the kind of "movie movie" that puts everything in quotation marks, letting Johnson indulge his most romantic daydreams. Full Review |
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4/5 |
This is a beautiful film in many ways. It looks great, the performances are just a delight, Rachel Weisz is absolutely bewitching, it’s funny and funky, eccentric and romantic. Full Review |
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Full of invigorating twists and turns, filled with a unique style and wit, also, the whole ultimately suffers due to a too-neat conclusion. Full Review |
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3/5 |
This eccentric affair pretty much gets away with everything it tries, save for the occasional muffed joke and sudden mood swing. Full Review |
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3/5 |
If not for Rachel Weisz, the movie would be too literary, too clever, too pleased with itself. Her character makes it emotional, although she's not the main focus. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Johnson’s shaggy dog runs here, there, and everywhere, weaving joyous, confusing circles in exotic locations before romping home with an unexpected wallop. Full Review |
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The first hour especially grabs our attention before disintegrating into a swirl of confusion. We expect the lines between reality and fantasy to become blurred, but we do need to have a stake in the characters or at least believe in their reality Full Review |
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 2/4 |
Now I know what it's like for those buzz killers who complain about Wes Anderson films. Full Review |
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It's the kind of wry, picturesque fable that recalls the work of Hal Ashby, with the difference that the late, great master had the red blood of political conviction running through his veins. This is a bloodless corpse by comparison. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
The film is stuffed with visual gags, only some of which hit the spot. When Weisz is on screen even the more contrived of these seem forgivable. Full Review |
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Militantly unenchanting Full Review |
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82/100 |
A fine piece of cinematic legerdemain Full Review |
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6/10 |
The film is fun, but the characters are not well developed. The audience has to be onboard not for the characters but for the twisty ride. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Follows an offbeat path to reach that destination, and most will enjoy the journey. Full Review |
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3/4 |
...it will baffle and infuriate some, and enchant and entertain others. Full Review |
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3/4 |
"The Brothers Bloom" operates on a much larger scale, a globe-hopping, visually dazzling caper comedy, but at heart it's just as in love with language and storytelling as "Brick" was. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Unlike the con artists the movie depicts, 'The Brothers Bloom' rewards rather than exploits viewers by defying their expectations. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Fueled by glorious performances all-around, The Brothers Bloom is a film with art-house accents and a strong emotional heart. Full Review |
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5/5 |
One of those movies that I wanted to see again the moment it was over -- and had this been anything other than a press screening where that was not possible, I would have. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
This globe-trotting romantic comedy is like going on a scavenger hunt where the fun is in the journey. Full Review |
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