Rent Brothers (2004)
3.9 of 5 from 108 ratings
1h 52min
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- Synopsis:
Danish Academy Award Winner Ulrich Thomsen stars as Michael, a man who has everything under control; a successful military career, a beautiful wife and two loving daughters. His younger brother Jannik is a drifter, living on the edge of the law. When Michael is sent to Afghanistan on a UN peacekeeping mission, it is not long before events turn dramatic and he is missing in action - presumed dead. Sarah is comforted by Jannik who against all the odds takes responsibility for himself and his brother's family. It soon becomes clear that Jannik and Sarah's feelings have developed beyond mutual sympathy - the fragility of their emotions is constantly under threat as the balance between husband and wife and the two brothers changes forever. - Actors:
- Ulrich Thomsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Connie Nielsen, Sarah Juel Werner, Rebecca Løgstrup, Bent Mejding, Solbjørg Højfeldt, Niels Olsen, Paw Henriksen, Lars Hjortshøj, Lars Ranthe, André Babikian, Lene Maria Christensen, Laura Bro, Henrik Koefoed, Tom Mannion, Kae Bahar, Waleed Elgadi, Alex Caan, Sam Vincenti
- Directors:
- Susanne Bier
- Writers:
- Susanne Bier, Anders Thomas Jensen
- Aka:
- Brodre
- Studio:
- Soda Pictures
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Collections:
- Top 10 European Remakes
- Countries:
- Denmark
- Awards:
2005 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Audience Award Dramatic
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Reviews (4) of Brothers
Denmark 1 Hollywood 0 - Brothers review by Kurtz
A brilliant family drama which deals with momentous and horrifying events in an understated way- even the kids are excellent and Connie Nielsen has to be one of the most gorgeous women on the planet. The Americans liked this film so much that they recruited the director Susanne Bier to make Hollywood movies like “Things we lost in the fire” and gave this film the starry re-make treatment featuring Tobey McGuire and Jake Gylenhall- but the Danes got there first and it’s worth seeing the original before the US version.
3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
Dogme Style. - Brothers review by Steve
Incredibly raw and horrifying scrutiny of the PTSD suffered by a Danish soldier in Afghanistan assumed to be dead but held captive by the Taliban. When he returns to his own family his temporary psychosis brings violent terror to his wife and two young daughters.
Ulrich Thomsen portrays the determined army major made to carry out unspeakable acts while imprisoned, who grows suspicious of the close relationship between his ex-jailbird brother (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) and his wife, played by Connie Nielsen, who is exceptional.
Once more Susanne Bier acutely explores the intersection between family, community, country and global politics, assisted by dialogue and a well organised narrative from long term associate Anders Thomas Jensen. In my view, this is the best of their collaborations.
The excess of brutal psychological realism is hard to endure, but if this is what society expects of its armed forces, surely we should be aware of the consequences? The screenplay leaves us with a little hope, but we know this isn't the experience of many veterans.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Unforgettable plot - Brothers review by JD
The photography has an amateur quality which I thought might be intentional and gives a distinct feeling. The acting is very believable. The plot is generally dramatic and the dramatic scenes truly unforgettable.
2 out of 3 members found this review helpful.