The Brothers McMullen (1995)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Edward Burns

Writer:

Edward Burns (writer)

Release Date:

9 August 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

The Highly Acclaimed Romantic Comedy From Edward Burns

Plot:

Three Irish Catholic brothers from Long Island struggle to deal with love, marriage, and infidelity.

Plot Keywords:

Love | True Love | Marriage | Irish Catholic | Catholic

Awards:

4 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Shari Albert	...	Susan
Maxine Bahns	...	Audrey
Catharine Bolz	...	Mrs. McMullen
Connie Britton	...	Molly McMullen
Edward Burns	...	Barry / Finbar McMullen
Peter Johansen	...	Marty
Jennifer Jostyn	...	Leslie
Mike McGlone	...	Patrick McMullen
Elizabeth McKay	...	Ann
Jack Mulcahy	...	Jack McMullen

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some sexuality.

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Finland:S | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:PG | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Brothers McMullen Productions

Trivia:

First part of actor/director Edward Burns' unofficial "Long Island" trilogy which continued with She's the One and concluded with No Looking Back.

Goofs:

Continuity: When we first meet Audrey, she has short, very dark hair. In the next scene (when she's on the way to an audition), her hair is still very dark and short. The next time we see her, her hair is several inches longer and blonde. It's obvious they shot the scenes at very different times.

Quotes:

Barry McMullen: I like being a pessimist. It helps me deal with my inevitable failure.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in 'Saving Private Ryan': Miller and His Platoon (2004) (V)

Soundtrack:

Once Upon A Time

The banana-scene is unforgettable

I think Edward Burns is a brilliant man - a genius. He has the ability to make great, touching movies about REAL characters, and the humor is never far away. This is a very funny movie, with some unforgettable scenes (e g: see the "Summary"). The actors do their jobs with a presence rarely seen on film. They never once overact, and everything they say or do seems natural.

There is one major flaw in the movie though, but I'm not going to give it away. I can say this though: It has something to do with the time.

I saw this one after I saw "She's the One" and there are some similarities. However, this doesn't effect either movie in a negative way. In fact; I love both of them equally. I just wish I could get hold of "No Looking Back". It hasn't been released here in Sweden yet (not even on video).

Well... anyway, if you for some reason haven't seen "The Brothers McMullen" - or "She's the One" for that matter - I suggest you run the the nearest video store right now and rent it (preferably both), or better yet: buy them!