The Brothers (2001) DVD Reviews

Starring	Morris Chestnut, D.L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy, Shemar Moore
Director	Gary Hardwick
Genres	Comedy

Critics' reviews (2) of The Brothers
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Like Waiting to Exhale, The Wood and The Best Man before it, this sharply written film spurns cinema's usual African-American stereotypes and focuses on the universal themes of romantic commitment and the bonds of friendship. Four well-to-do young black men have to reassess their lives, loves and loyalties when one of their lifelong friends suddenly announces that he's getting married, despite having once sworn to remain single for ever. In the characters' familiar fears of commitment, there are sharp echoes of real life; these give the film potential for success with an audience beyond the African-American community it portrays.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
The sound of wedding bells threatens to split asunder four African-American buddies in this serio-comic survey of... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of The Brothers
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

A must see..!

If you like to watch a sensitive movie with fine looking men...this is one to watch.

The story line is great and provides a journey into the male psyche and reveals and discusses a number of commitment issues.

And did I mention the fine looking brothers....?

Look out for Tatyana Ali (Ashley from Fresh Prince) !
- - A customer from Tipton
  - Posted 24 Oct 2006 23:41
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

the Yummy Brothers

'The Brothers' started off very promising, especially with the likes of Morris Chestnut (.. who is adorable and sexy as usual.!!) but soon tailed off to another boring, cliche and predictable type of film.

The story followed 4 highly successful black friends who are big 'playas' and are afraid of committing to anyone expect themsleves. In the course of time, they eventually realised that the one thing that can make them complete and truly successful is the love of a woman. The film then takes its audience (if you haven't switch the DVD off by this time!!) through the whole process of self discovery and 'inner demon' fighting of these men.

To the credit of this film, the acting was good with some very funny moments .

This film is worth getting especially on a girly night in, just to drool on the yummy looking 'Brothers'!!!!!
- - AO from London, England
  - Posted 16 Jul 2004 12:46
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Not bad

This is an okay film if you have a couple of hours to kill. If you are a Maurice Chestnut fan, then check out "The Best Man" which is a far better film.
- - Bigga from London
  - Posted 11 Dec 2003 16:19
Most recent members' reviews (2) of The Brothers
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

the Yummy Brothers

'The Brothers' started off very promising, especially with the likes of Morris Chestnut (.. who is adorable and sexy as usual.!!) but soon tailed off to another boring, cliche and predictable type of film.

The story followed 4 highly successful black friends who are big 'playas' and are afraid of committing to anyone expect themsleves. In the course of time, they eventually realised that the one thing that can make them complete and truly successful is the love of a woman. The film then takes its audience (if you haven't switch the DVD off by this time!!) through the whole process of self discovery and 'inner demon' fighting of these men.

To the credit of this film, the acting was good with some very funny moments .

This film is worth getting especially on a girly night in, just to drool on the yummy looking 'Brothers'!!!!!
- - AO from London, England
  - Posted 16 Jul 2004 12:46
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

This movie is kinda funny in a sense that you have 4 guys who have different views on relationships and commitment! I quite liked it but the movie seemed to be a copy of "The Best Man" or "The Wood". But definetely it's worth watching it!
- - AD#1 from KINGSTON
  - Posted 05 Feb 2004 20:13

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

A must see..!

If you like to watch a sensitive movie with fine looking men...this is one to watch.

The story line is great and provides a journey into the male psyche and reveals and discusses a number of commitment issues.

And did I mention the fine looking brothers....?

Look out for Tatyana Ali (Ashley from Fresh Prince) !
- - A customer from Tipton
  - Posted 24 Oct 2006 23:41
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

the Yummy Brothers

'The Brothers' started off very promising, especially with the likes of Morris Chestnut (.. who is adorable and sexy as usual.!!) but soon tailed off to another boring, cliche and predictable type of film.

The story followed 4 highly successful black friends who are big 'playas' and are afraid of committing to anyone expect themsleves. In the course of time, they eventually realised that the one thing that can make them complete and truly successful is the love of a woman. The film then takes its audience (if you haven't switch the DVD off by this time!!) through the whole process of self discovery and 'inner demon' fighting of these men.

To the credit of this film, the acting was good with some very funny moments .

This film is worth getting especially on a girly night in, just to drool on the yummy looking 'Brothers'!!!!!
- - AO from London, England
  - Posted 16 Jul 2004 12:46
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Not bad

This is an okay film if you have a couple of hours to kill. If you are a Maurice Chestnut fan, then check out "The Best Man" which is a far better film.
- - Bigga from London
  - Posted 11 Dec 2003 16:19
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

This movie is kinda funny in a sense that you have 4 guys who have different views on relationships and commitment! I quite liked it but the movie seemed to be a copy of "The Best Man" or "The Wood". But definetely it's worth watching it!
- - AD#1 from KINGSTON
  - Posted 05 Feb 2004 20:13
Easy going

This film about 4 men and their various love lives was ok. It was entertaining but not gripping in anyway. You wouldn't miss anything if you made tea during it! It was enjoyable but not one of my best choices.
- - Helen from London
  - Posted 03 Dec 2004 09:21
Enjoy

The wife loved it, quite funny but stereotypes men some swearing and sexual inuendoes but quite a laugh.
- - Del from Hastings
  - Posted 13 Jan 2005 22:29
A fabulous movie!

I was expecting a lot of soppy stuff, but it was better then expected. There are lots of serious issues invloved, but it still manages to be really funny.

One of the few movies that managed to make me laugh and cry!

The actors bodies are great as well!
- - S Williams from London, England
  - Posted 28 Feb 2005 10:40
ok....

I was a few years behind on this movie but it was ok. I felt quite let down with the level of storyline and acting ability behind the characters. It was funny and did look into the lives of black men and relationships. I am not sure of how accurate this is in these present times but it was interesting to see a different take on it. The movie is basic but the looks and humour from all cast members does help.. especially shemar moore and morris chestnut! worth a try.
- - Kiera Noel from London,England
  - Posted 14 Aug 2007 21:11
The brother's

Good film, funny too!
- - nd from Edgware
  - Posted 23 Aug 2008 11:01
brothers

Lots of Eye Candy and some very funny lines. Chick Flick. Fun & Harmless.

Enjoyable after a hard working week.
- - Jackanory from London
  - Posted 26 Sep 2008 22:07

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Critics' reviews (2)
Like Waiting to Exhale, The Wood and The Best Man before it, this sharply written film spurns cinema's usual African-American stereotypes and focuses on the universal themes of romantic commitment and the bonds of friendship. Four well-to-do young black men have to reassess their lives, loves and loyalties when one of their lifelong friends suddenly announces that he's getting married, despite having once sworn to remain single for ever. In the characters' familiar fears of commitment, there are sharp echoes of real life; these give the film potential for success with an audience beyond the African-American community it portrays.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
The sound of wedding bells threatens to split asunder four African-American buddies in this serio-comic survey of... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  Dubbed 'Refusing to Exhale' by director Gary Hardwick, THE BROTHERS traces the hilarious journey of four African-American men as they take on love, sex, friendship and two of life's most terrifying prospects--honesty and commitment. Smart, successful, and sexy, Jackson Smith (Morris Chestnut), ...