Brothers

[laurainlimbo]

I can't wait to see this movie

and I find it a bit ironic (or not?), however, that it is being released just after Obama's announcement to send more troops over to Afghanistan.

Still I can't wait to see this movie - with Jake Gyllenhaal (who I thought I'd never see in a movie again), Tobey Maguire, and Natalie Portman, and directed by Jim Sheridan, it will be amazing!

Comments

[hue126.livejournal.com]

I'm a little skittish about seeing this film (even though I love Natalie Portman). Lemme know what you think of the film.

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

do you mean skittish about the subject matter? I just realized that this film is a remake of a Swedish film, but it is ironic about the timing of it's release. I know it will be a very dark and depressing film, but I just love this cast. unfortunately, I won't be able to see it soon since I'm leaving the country next week and likely it won't be released in Japan right away.

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

oops I meant that the original film was Danish, not Swedish.

[hue126.livejournal.com]

Well, I dunno. It's the holiday season and I think I'm looking for something more upbeat. So I guess I am a little skittish about the subject matter. It looks and feels dark but has been getting good reviews. It's kind of the reason why I've also stayed away from The Road as well.

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

I agree with you about upbeat films being more enjoyable. In fact, I wouldn't be interested in Brothers if it weren't for the cast and the director. I just read about The Road this morning - I love Viggo Mortensen, but that subject matter is even more grave than Brothers. Cormac McCarthy sure does write dark stuff.