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Four Brothers
2005 109 min United States of America R 18+
★6.7
Action, Crime
Director: John Singleton
🎭 Based on
«The Sons of Katie Elder»
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Description
Four adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exact revenge on the killers.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$74.49M
Worldwide:
$92.37M
Starring
Mark Wahlberg
Actor
Tyrese Gibson
Actor
André 3000
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2006
— Breakthrough of the Year
Key opinion
Four Brothers is widely regarded as a competent and entertaining homage to the gritty, high-octane action films of the 1980s and 90s. While critics are divided on the depth of the screenplay, there is a strong consensus that the charismatic ensemble cast and effective direction make for a highly watchable, if formulaic, revenge thriller.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by Mark Wahlberg and Tyrese Gibson, provides a solid and convincing portrayal of fraternal loyalty and toughness. | |
| Direction | John Singleton successfully channels the aesthetic and visceral intensity of classic 90s crime thrillers. | |
| Pacing | The film utilizes a fast-paced, suspenseful narrative structure that keeps the audience engaged throughout the run time. | |
| Screenplay | The script is a point of contention: some viewers appreciate the unpredictable twists and satisfying climax, while others dismiss the dialogue and character motivations as clichéd, bland, or illogical. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's emotional weight are split; some find the depiction of family bonds deeply resonant, whereas others feel the mother's death and the resulting revenge plot lack genuine emotional stakes. |