The Brothers McMullen

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Summary: I've seen worse...
Review: A good movie is one that takes two hours of your time and uses it to teach and inspire you. A decent movie will entertain and amuse. But a bad movie will cause you to check your watch every ten minutes and wonder, how much more of my life will you steal? The Brothers McMullen made me cry when I realized I had only gotten through a third of it. I understand that this movie was made on a low budget and so we can excuse the fact that the characters wear the same shirt in scene 12 that they wore in scene 6, but this film is guilty of being deficient in three key areas: acting, script, and plot. I realize that they didn't have a lot to work with, but I was convinced that at least a few of the actors were reading cue cards throughout the entire movie. This film's only saving grace was the fact that I got it for free at the the video place with my rent ten, get one free card. I can sum up the themes of this movie real quick: don't get married because commitment is scary, move to California if things get too rough, Catholicism is crazy, and finally, beer is your best friend. Don't make the same mistake that I and Mrs. McMullen made. Keep away from The Brothers!

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Summary: Excellent movie.
Review: A great look at relationships between three brothers. If you loved Gross Pointe Blank or Swingers, you will love this.

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Summary: if you're a big ed burns fan...this one is a keeper
Review: add this one to your list of must haves. I just love eds work.he's a genious... i've watched it numerous times and it always feels like the first...

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Summary: Definitely one of the best films of 1995!!!
Review: Edward Burns definitely deserves best director for this movie. Maybe best script. Very good movie.

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Summary: A winner
Review: Excellent performances all around, a real underground classic. The best romantic comedy of the decade.

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Summary: Candid and Entertaining
Review: For anyone who grew up in an Irish or Italian home, and had more than one brother, this film hits home. Burns paints an accurate picture of three headstrong men who deal with the often funny, sometimes frustrating psychotic quirks that come with having a real SOB for a father.

Although this film has its slow moments, and its characters sometimes come off as one-dimensional, it's excusable since it was Burns' first effort. The three brothers are likable and transparently decent. And the plot deals honestly with the issue of relationships -- on the new, mid-point, and latter levels -- from a man's perspective, which is a refreshing change from the gross feminization that deluges the American male in cineams these days. (Cameron Crowe, please take note)

Those who are interested in screenwriting will enjoy how Burns explores and develops his protagonists.

So, on some Friday night, find you favorite rump-sprung chair, pop open a beer, and enjoy the tale of the Brothers McMullen.

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Summary: One of the Best
Review: Having worked in the entertainment industry for years I have found that the idea of "story" has become passe and "flash and glam" has replaced the craft of fine moviemaking. This film has resored my faith in the art. I would like to see what the result would be if we were to give the "great" film directors of the modern cinema a couple thousand bucks to shoot a film. Chances are they would fall far short of this first effort by a very talented writer/director/actor. Please sit down, enjoy, and laugh yourself to death.

If you're interested in the filming and scripting of this (and other) Ed Burns films... check out his book "Three Screenplays." It's well worth the read. Oh, and if there are any Irish-Americans out there looking for a film to relate to... this is the one!

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Summary: An all time favorite
Review: I am a huge fan of romantic comedies, and I have gone on record as saying that "The Brothers McMullen" is my all time favorite. It is the story of three brothers from Long Island struggling to find meaning in their relationships while also dealing with their Catholic faith. It is written and directed by Edward Burns("Saving Private Ryan") who also plays one of the brothers. He does a fabulous job creating a movie that is insightful and entertaining. It only runs for 96 minutes, but I could have watched the story of the McMullen brothers for at least another hour. The DVD is definately one that will be added to my collection come its release in October. When looking for a sweet, character driven love story, there is nothing better then "The Brothers McMullen."

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Summary: An all time favorite
Review: I am a huge fan of romantic comedies, and I have gone on record as saying that "The Brothers McMullen" is my all time favorite. It is the story of three brothers from Long Island struggling to find meaning in their relationships while also dealing with their Catholic faith. It is written and directed by Edward Burns("Saving Private Ryan") who also plays one of the brothers. He does a fabulous job creating a movie that is insightful and entertaining. It only runs for 96 minutes, but I could have watched the story of the McMullen brothers for at least another hour. The DVD is definately one that will be added to my collection come its release in October. When looking for a sweet, character driven love story, there is nothing better then "The Brothers McMullen."

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Summary: A great story
Review: I love Ed Burns and I thought this film was good (I do like "She's the One" better) It's about 3 brothers, their lives and the reprocussions of growing up in a Catholic Irish American household in New York city.