Synopsis: Thirty-something Captain Sam Cahill and his younger brother Tommy Cahill, are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, the aptly named Grace, with whom he has two young daughters. Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who's always gotten by on wit and charm. He slides easily into his role as family provocateur on his first night out of prison, at Sam's farewell dinner with their parents, Elsie and Hank Cahill, a retired Marine. Shipped out to Afghanistan, Sam is presumed dead when his Black Hawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains. At home in suburbia, the Cahill family suddenly faces a shocking void, and Tommy tries to fill in for his brother by assuming newfound responsibility for himself, Grace, and the children.
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
U.S. Rating: R
I could define Brothers as a film of few meaningful drama moments and events. The plot is about the drama, relationship and situations lived by Grace Cahill (Natalie Portman), Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire), when Captain Sam Cahill is sent to Afghanistan and he's presumed dead after the Black Hawk he was flying in was shot down in the middle of the Afghan dessert. Tommy Cahill, Sam's brother has got out of jail and he's tried to take care of his sister in law, Grace, and his two little nieces. Tommy starts falling in love with Grace, they try to draw a line of respect and distance, due to the recent events and feelings involved in it. When Sam is found by soldiers during an assault to one of the rebels' secret caves, Sam is sent back home. Sam gets home with more than his luggage, he's back with a series of deep and hurtful feelings, images and experiences lived during his time being captive. Soon, he lets all these emotions, feelings and horrible experiences to come out and affect his life and relation with his wife, daughters, brother and family.
A great cast selected for this film, even though, I wasn't pleased with Tobey Maguire's performance. Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal were great on their roles, but Tobey Maguire was a bit over the top on some of his scenes.
What did I like from this movie?
1. A good drama involved in the plot
2. great roles played by the cast
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The movie offers good "drama moments". I wouldn't say it is a good drama film as a whole
2. Tobey Maguire's performance was over the top on his emotions and drama on a few scenes
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
U.S. Rating: R
I could define Brothers as a film of few meaningful drama moments and events. The plot is about the drama, relationship and situations lived by Grace Cahill (Natalie Portman), Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire), when Captain Sam Cahill is sent to Afghanistan and he's presumed dead after the Black Hawk he was flying in was shot down in the middle of the Afghan dessert. Tommy Cahill, Sam's brother has got out of jail and he's tried to take care of his sister in law, Grace, and his two little nieces. Tommy starts falling in love with Grace, they try to draw a line of respect and distance, due to the recent events and feelings involved in it. When Sam is found by soldiers during an assault to one of the rebels' secret caves, Sam is sent back home. Sam gets home with more than his luggage, he's back with a series of deep and hurtful feelings, images and experiences lived during his time being captive. Soon, he lets all these emotions, feelings and horrible experiences to come out and affect his life and relation with his wife, daughters, brother and family.
A great cast selected for this film, even though, I wasn't pleased with Tobey Maguire's performance. Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal were great on their roles, but Tobey Maguire was a bit over the top on some of his scenes.
What did I like from this movie?
1. A good drama involved in the plot
2. great roles played by the cast
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. The movie offers good "drama moments". I wouldn't say it is a good drama film as a whole
2. Tobey Maguire's performance was over the top on his emotions and drama on a few scenes
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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