Consider Mr. Brooks. Seemingly, he's perfect. But he has a secret: he is an insatiable serial killer.
Academy Award winner Costner stars as Earl Brooks, a man with a murderous alter ego who must continue to keep his two incompatible worlds from integrating. The alter ego is an instigating personality who encourages the conservative family man to act on his malevolent impulses. Attempting to catch the murder is Detective Atwood (Moore).
With previous directing experience including the films Stand By Me and Jungle 2 Jungle, which were very different to this film, Evans is able to handle this commercial flick like a pro. The script is mostly succinct with some clever twists. If when watching this film you feel as though you have stepped in half way through, don"t worry, some of the back-story of the main character is explained, but there are still few questions to keep you curious until the end. Evans structures his serial-killer thriller like the middle act of a longer story, which is a bold move until we realise the narrative involved within this story seems to be split to the point where it is difficult to understand why some sections of the story exist, while holds questions over others. Brooks raises more questions than the director and his co-writer, Raynold Gideon, can answer.
The only sections that may make viewers a tad hesitant, is when the film veers off into Atwood's private life concerning her ex-husband and an escaped prisoner; the later is futile to the story. Moore does however do a fine job as detective, with her "I"ll do it myself" attitude. Brooks interacting with his alter ego, who is manifested for the audience but really only in his head, looks like a very tricky concept to pull off not only for the director, but all individuals involved. Cook is known for his comedy roles, but has branched off in this role to play the foolish Mr Smith who is able to ignore the alter ego sitting in the backseat and continue as if it were only he and Brooks in the conversation.
With suspense music in all the right places, and shots that have viewers informed about past stories and events, this movie has done very well in all aspects. There are areas with gunshots, which will startle viewers while others that will make you laugh; not just because Brooks and his alter ego are joking, but the fact Brooks is joking with a man that doesn"t exist to the outside world. The most alluring angle concerns the bad seed - watch out for it.
The role of Brooks seems to be one that Costner was easily able to slide right into. This dark and disturbingly psychological thriller could give the star his first hit in years. If they make more movies about Mr. Brooks (apparently it's being set up as a trilogy), make sure if you"re attracted to and enjoy this one, you"ll be there for the others.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. 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 to keep his two incompatible worlds from intersecting by controlling his cunning, wicked alter ego Marshall (William Hurt) whom he blames for his wrongdoings. But now, as Mr. Brooks succumbs to one last murderous urge, an amateur photographer (Dane Cook) witnesses the crime. Suddenly Brooks finds himself entangled in the dark agenda of an opportunistic bystander, as well as hunted by the unorthodox and tenacious detective Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore). Can Mr. Brooks outsmart his adversaries and conceal his shocking double life from his wife (Marg Helgenberger) and daughter (Danielle Panabaker) or will someone expose his crimes and his identity once and for all in this unpredictable and electrifying new thriller. Actors Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Demi Moore, Dane Cook, Marg Helgenberger, Rubin Santiago-Hudson & Danielle Panabaker Director Bruce A. Evans Certificate 18 years and over Year 2007 Screen Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Duration 2 Hours (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.
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