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Mr. Brooks Reviews

2007

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Consider Mr. Brooks. A successful businessman, a generous philanthropist, a loving father and devoted husband. Seemingly, he's perfect. But Mr. Brooks has a secret - he is an insatiable serial killer, so lethally clever that no one has ever suspected him -- until now. Kevin Costner stars as Earl Brooks, a man who has managed .. Read more

Starring	William Hurt, Demi Moore, Dane Cook, Kevin Costner
Director	Bruce A. Evans
Genres	Thriller

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- When the mind-bender of a thriller sticks to the war going on between Earl and his conscience, MR. BROOKS spins a web that will wrap you up in nightmares
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- - Rolling Stone
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:26
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  Brilliantly different...
  
  This could have been so 'samey', but was so sparklingly different instead, I really expected a normal 'good' Costner film, but this had real ... read more »
  
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  - PaulaWestwood
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  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 27 Oct 2007 at 21:29
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  A simple title for a stunning film experience
  
  Oh my goodness,this film was everything that I could ask for!Kevin Costner was incredible,William Hurt was genius,it was SO dark,SO well thought out,the story ... read more »
  
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- - KesandNaomi
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  - Crawley
  - 16 Feb 2012 at 21:42
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  Excellent, watch it!
  
  Great film, black humour, good acting, out of the ordinary, well worth a watch. A few twists and turns in the plot, holds your interest.
  
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- - Iggi_1
  - 43 reviews
  - 07 Feb 2012 at 19:48
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  Creepy Kevin!!
  
  Who would have thought Kevin Costner could be so evil and nasty - only outdone in this by his alter-ego played by William Hurt. The way they laugh together ... read more »
  
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- - mattyp91
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  - Thatcham
  - 28 Jan 2012 at 12:23
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  Very clever!
  
  As a massive Kevin Costner fan this film did not disappoint. Excellent! This film kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.
  
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- - a customer
  - 14 Jan 2012 at 19:47
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  Highly recommended
  
  Not been a huge Costner fan in the past but he's superb in this. Not many films when we both look at each other at the end and say, 'Brilliant, really ... read more »
  
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  - 09 Jan 2012 at 18:19
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  Dexter with bells on
  
  A clever, well scripted movie that engages throughout. There is a certain pleasure to seeing a plan come together as it does here. A few wildcards get thrown in... read more »
  
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- - mj55
  - 27 reviews
  - 19 Nov 2011 at 20:39
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  Excellent Thriller
  
  I wasn't really expecting much from this when I added it to my list, but was very pleasantly surprised. Very taut thriller with some great ideas executed ... read more »
  
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- - CaptainDeadbeat
  - 39 reviews
  - Tunbridge Wells
  - 10 Nov 2011 at 01:57
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  Good thriller
  
  Well worth watching, with a twist or two Long the way. Not the normal Kevin Costner run of the mill film.
  
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  - 03 Nov 2011 at 21:11
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  Where is this going...whoah!!!
  
  Gripping stuff. Quite sinister really.
  
  Costner superb.
  
  Yes it's a bonkers plot but it's entertaining, and a surprising ending....... read more »
  
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- - Barcabloke
  - 9 reviews
  - 28 Oct 2011 at 12:17
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  Mr Brookes
  
  Really enjoyed this film, but then I always enjoy watching Kevin Costner. Kept me entertained all the way through even if it was a little predictable.
  
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  - 19 Oct 2011 at 21:30
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  Brilliantly different...
  
  This could have been so 'samey', but was so sparklingly different instead, I really expected a normal 'good' Costner film, but this had real ... read more »
  
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- 488665
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  - PaulaWestwood
  - 397 reviews
  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 27 Oct 2007 at 21:29
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  - 4
  One of the best films of 2007
  
  Kevin Costner (remember him?) stars as Earl Brooks, a highly respected local businessman man, loving Husband and Father, who hides a dark secret, a psychofrenic... read more »
  
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- - Georgevader
  - 10 reviews
  - Chepstow
  - 21 Aug 2007 at 19:36
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  - 4
  A serial killer film with a difference
  
  Earl Brooks is a successful businessman, loving patriarch and killer encouraged by an imaginary friend called Marshall. A mistake one murderous night exposes ... read more »
  
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- - JJTimothy
  - 46 reviews
  - Chilton, County Durham
  - 22 Oct 2007 at 14:19
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  Exceptional
  
  Edge-of-the -seat- tension; twisty clever plot; strong characterization and some amazing performances from Kevin Costner as the dedicated family man; William ... read more »
  
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  - Devon
  - 11 Feb 2008 at 16:24
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  Mr Brooks
  
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  When I realised Kevin Costner was in this film my heart sank , however I need not have worried as this film along with Costner delivers something totally ... read more »
  
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  - WALES
  - 30 Jun 2008 at 21:49
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  Pointless
  
  Well made and acted, but ultimately it's a film about a serial killer who we're supposed to admire for his cleverness and problems. Why we're ... read more »
  
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- - adrianhill
  - 14 reviews
  - Sheffield
  - 15 Mar 2008 at 07:21
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  Hopelessly contrived
  
  Well over half the characters are completely psychotic (count them: 5 murderers!). The whole thing is plain stupid and very overacted. (its like a TV program ... read more »
  
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- - Shunter
  - 19 reviews
  - Kingston upon Thames
  - 26 Mar 2008 at 13:57
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  don't be fooled by the right up!!!
  
  I was really enjoying this film it is a bit crazy but enjoyable,well until demi moore makes an apperance and from there it goes totally down hill why on earth ... read more »
  
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  - 76 reviews
  - Sutton Coldfield
  - 04 Apr 2008 at 20:10
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  Both Ugly & Grotesque
  
  Both ugly and grotesque this film highlights all that is wrong with the majority of American films today. A pity such talent, money and effort is wasted on ... read more »
  
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- - FILUMBUFF
  - 23 reviews
  - SALISBURY
  - 12 Apr 2008 at 07:22
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  2 hours of my life wasted!!!
  
  This is a boring and slow movie. I really expected a great film since people rave about it. In my opinion its a waste of 2 hours. Avoid this movie and rent ... read more »
  
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  - Doncaster
  - 30 Jun 2008 at 15:36

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- Mr. Brooks
  
  Consider Mr. Brooks. A successful businessman, a generous philanthropist, a loving father and devoted husband. Seemingly, he's perfect. But Mr. Brooks has a secret - he is an insatiable serial killer, so lethally clever that no one has ever suspected him -- until now.
  
  Kevin Costner stars ...