Brothers

Release Date: December 4, 2009
Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Jim Sheridan
Screenwriter: David Benioff
Starring: Natalie Portman, Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bailee Madison, Taylor Geare, Patrick Flueger, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham, Clifton Collins Jr., Josh Berry
Genre: Drama, War
MPAA Rating: R (for language and some disturbing violent content)
Official Website: Brothersfilm.com
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Plot Summary: When a decorated Marine goes missing overseas, his black-sheep younger brother cares for his wife and children at home—with consequences that will shake the foundation of the entire family.

"Brothers" tells the powerful story of two siblings, thirtysomething Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and younger brother Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal), who 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 (Natalie Portman), with whom he has two young daughters (Bailee Madison, Taylor Grace Geare). 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 (Mare Winningham) and Hank Cahill (Sam Shepard), 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.

But Sam is not dead; he and a fellow soldier have been captured by Taliban fighters. In Afghanistan's harsh, remote Pamir Mountains, Sam is subjected to traumas that threaten to rob him of his very humanity. At the same time that Sam's sense of self is being destroyed overseas, Tommy's self-image is strengthening at home. And in the grief and strangeness of their new lives, Grace and Tommy are naturally drawn together. Their longstanding frostiness dissolves, but both are frightened and ashamed of the mutual attraction that has replaced it.

When Sam unexpectedly returns to the States, a nervous mood settles over the family. Sam, uncharacteristically withdrawn and volatile, grows suspicious of his brother and his wife. Their familiar roles now nearly reversed, Sam and Tommy end up facing the ultimate physical and mental challenge when they confront each other. In the shifting family dynamics, who will dominate? And how will the brothers come to terms with issues of love, loyalty, and manhood—and with the woman caught between them?

Teaser (7.10.09):
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Trailer (11.5.09):
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Clip 1 - 'I'm No Hero' (11.19.09):
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COMMENTS (22)

Posted by:

Diana Paquette

September 20, 2008

Find a trailer. Its coming out in December. There should be a trailer. There's a trailer for Watchmen and that doesn't come out until next year. This is getting ridiculous.

Posted by:

shweetnezz12

April 13, 2009

wowzers

Posted by:

Harry K

May 12, 2009

This is getting quite frustrating. I've been waiting so long for this movie to come out. They'll probably reveal the trailer once I've completely forgotten about it.

Posted by:

Alex

May 12, 2009

What kind of plot summary is that?

"Write your own ending and draw your own moral conclusions, if any."

WTF.

Posted by:

joseph kerr

May 13, 2009

i agree the plot summary is weak.....The movie sounds very stupid from the sounds of it. Does every actor feel that they need to go to Horror to revive their career since nobody will take them seriously anymore? Im confused....

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James Walsh

May 13, 2009

I think its obvious from the plot summary that the author has no respect for people who like to think. Your summary was immature and offensive. You're talking down to anyone who might be interested in seeing a challenging film. I liked Star Trek as much as the next guy, but some of us who live in the real world believe in examining complex issues from every angle, and if this movie has any insight into PTSD, or the toll on soldiers and their families from the criminal actions of our government in two fake wars, who do you think you are to esentially flip us off with your smug review. Just write about the movie, jackass.

Posted by:

Jack Bauer

May 13, 2009

Well said, James Walsh...well said!
Somehow I am thinking its just a plot summary from someone who is somehow related to the movie.
IE: people writing 'facts' in Wikipedia.

Posted by:

justme

May 16, 2009

what the **** kind of plot summary is that?

"Write your own ending and draw your own moral conclusions, if any."

james walsh, your comment is well said as jack bauer mentioned.

Posted by:

loyd christmas

May 22, 2009

could be good,

jake is pretty dam handsome,
and yeah im a guy, so what, he is

Posted by:

KuniMitsoo

May 30, 2009

"Write your own ending and draw your own moral conclusions, if any."

wow you people are stupid, ever think he was trying to say you dont know what could happen?

hmmmm guy is most likely dead to the ones he is close to, and his brother is living with his wife....

so he comes home crazy from his experience, and "Write your own ending and draw your own moral conclusions, if any."

wow never wouldve thought that, must just be a horrible summary

you people are too picky about things, nothing like jumping all over something before a trailer even hits

oh and to whoever said the horror genre to resurrect a career. I didnt know War/Drama category is now war, awesome

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