44/22
Emmet Walsh (Judge Farful)
Plot
Two criminal twin brothers, one trying to reform, embark on a dangerous heist. Faced with legal problems, shootings and family drama, they must reconcile their differences before their mission leads to self-destruction. The last film appearance of actor M.
(March 22, 1935 – March 19, 2024)
The film’s biggest flaw was simple: many of the characters in this film are hyper-exaggerated to the point where you can’t take them seriously. For example, Brendan Fraser, despite being a Hollywood icon with a few truly wonderful films under his belt, was insane in this. His character had a caricatured, exaggerated, slightly childish demeanor that just wasn’t believable.
I blame this misstep on the man who sets the tone of the film, director Max Barbakow
This was a big step back from his latest movie "Palm Springs" which was quite pleasant. The relationship between Brolin and Dinklage, our titular "brothers" it felt forced and, at times, boring throughout the film. Their arguments seemed scripted, which is exactly the opposite of what you want to feel in a movie.
In short, the lackluster writing is only exacerbated by the sluggish on-screen chemistry
I was never invested in their family development because the writing never evoked those feelings in the audience. It might be worth watching if you’ve gone through the many streaming catalogs available, but it shouldn’t be at the top of your to-do list. 4/10..
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