36/47
Emmet Walsh’s (Judge Farful) last appeared in a film
Tale
Two criminal twin brothers, one of whom is trying to reform, embark on a dangerous heist road trip. Facing legal troubles, shootouts, and family drama, they must reconcile their differences before their mission leads to self-destruction. Actor M.
(March 22, 1935 – March 19, 2024)
The biggest drawback of the film was simple: many of the characters in this film are over-the-top to the point where they can’t be taken seriously. For example, Brendan Fraser, despite being a Hollywood icon with some truly wonderful films under his belt, was infuriating in this film. His character had a cartoonish, over-the-top, somewhat childish behavior pattern that just wasn’t believable.
I attribute this misstep to the man who sets the tone for the film, director Max Barbakow
It was a huge step back from his last film, “Palm Springs.” The relationship between Brolin and Dinklage, our titular “brothers,” felt forced and, at times, dull throughout the film. Their arguments felt scripted, which is the exact opposite of what you want to feel in a movie. I was never invested in their family development because the writing never evoked those feelings in the audience.
In short, the lackluster writing was only exacerbated by the slow on-screen chemistry
It might be worth a watch if you’ve been browsing the many streaming catalogs available, but shouldn’t be at the top of your to-do list. 4/10. The final season of “What We Do in the Shadows” is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.
