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Danila idolises his older brother, deciding that he wants to follow in his footsteps after being discharged from the Russian army. The problem is his brother is a contract killer for the mob! This doesn't bother Danila, his brother can do nothing wrong in his eyes. Cue some brutal violence, comparable to a Russian version of .. Read more
| Starring | Sergei Bodrov Jr., Svetlana Pismichenko |
|---|---|
| Director | Aleksei Balabanov |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller, World Cinema |
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Danila idolises his older brother, deciding that he wants to follow in his footsteps after being discharged from the Russian army. The problem is his brother is a contract killer for the mob! This doesn't bother Danila, his brother can do nothing wrong in his eyes. Cue some brutal violence, comparable to a Russian version of PULP FICTION. At turns both funny and disturbing, this romp through modern Russian mob-culture is always extremely stylish and compelling.
| Starring | Sergei Bodrov Jr., Svetlana Pismichenko |
|---|---|
| Director | Aleksei Balabanov |
| Studio | PALISADES TARTAN |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 36 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: Russian |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1997 To Rent: DVD: 30 Jun 2003 |
Balabanov's third feature is a snappily edited, contemporary gangster thriller, shot in semi-documentary style, which... read more on Time Out
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No Emotion
Brother is an odd, unsettling movie with a fascinating central character. If, like me, you are deeply conditioned by Hollywood to expect certain cliches from ... read more »
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A spiral into darkness, irresistible to watch
I think this is an outstanding film, not just in the Russian hard-boiled category but on its own, in contrast to the usual action fare in Europe and US. In fact... read more »
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Brother Gangster
I found this film to be thoroughly enjoyable...lots of good acting and gritty direction put this on a par with mean streets and taxi driver etc...worth a watch ... read more »
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Surprisingly GOOD!
I was surprised at the plot, characterisation, photography, warmth and humour of this film and would enthusiastically recommend it. It is quintessentially ... read more »