45/44
Emmett Walsh (Judge Farfull)
Narrative
Two criminal twin brothers, one trying to make amends, embark on a dangerous heist journey. Faced with legal issues, a shooting, and family drama, they must reconcile their differences before their mission leads to self-destruction. The last film appearance of actor M.
(March 22, 1935 – March 19, 2024)
The film’s biggest flaw was simple: many of the characters in this film are hyper-exaggerated to the point where you can’t take them seriously. For example, Brendan Fraser, despite being a Hollywood icon with some really great movies under his belt, was infuriating in this. His character had a cartoonish, exaggerated and somewhat childish behavior pattern that was simply not believable.
which was quite nice
I blame this misstep on the man who set the tone for the film, director Max Barbakov. It was a huge step back from his last film Palm Springs. The relationship between Brolin and Dinklage, our titular “brothers,” felt forced and at times boring throughout the film.
In short, the weak screenplay was only made worse by the slow screen chemistry
Their themes felt scripted, which is the exact opposite of what you want to feel in a movie. I was never interested in the development of their family because the script never evoked those feelings in the audience. It might be worth watching if you’ve checked out the many streaming catalogs available, but it shouldn’t be at the top of your to-do list.
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