Four Brothers (2005)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

John Singleton

Writers (WGA):

David Elliot (written by) &
Paul Lovett (written by)

Release Date:

12 August 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Angel Mercer wants to know who killed his mother.

Plot:

Four brothers look to avenge their mother's death.

Plot Keywords:

Funeral | Murder | Robbery | Parking Garage | Interracial Romance

Awards:

2 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Mark Wahlberg	...	Bobby Mercer
Tyrese Gibson	...	Angel Mercer
André Benjamin	...	Jeremiah Mercer
Garrett Hedlund	...	Jack Mercer
Terrence Howard	...	Lt. Green
Josh Charles	...	Detective Fowler
Sofía Vergara	...	Sofi
Fionnula Flanagan	...	Evelyn Mercer
Chiwetel Ejiofor	...	Victor Sweet
Taraji P. Henson	...	Camille Mercer
Barry Shabaka Henley	...	Councilman Douglas
Jernard Burks	...	Evan
Kenneth Welsh	...	Robert Bradford
Tony Nappo	...	Charlie
Shawn Singleton	...	Victor Hoodlum

Also Known As:

Untitled Mark Wahlberg Project (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language and some sexual content.

Runtime:

109 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

UK:15 | Germany:16 | Finland:K-15 | Australia:M | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Ireland:15A | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Brazil:16 | Argentina:13 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Taiwan:R-12 | Belgium:KT | Iceland:16 | Malaysia:18SG | USA:R (certificate #41939) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | New Zealand:M | France:-12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Singapore:NC-16

Filming Locations:

Canada

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

Temperatures didn't reach above 24 Fahrenheit during the shoot.

Goofs:

Continuity: During the car chase, Jack's hair alternates between flat and spiked.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Evelyn Mercer: Ok, Darnell, so the candy just happened to jump into your pocket, huh? Well I don't think so. Samir's going to call the police right now. Samir, the police!
Darnell: Please don't call the police, man, please!
Evelyn Mercer: That's what happens when you shoplift. There's consequences.
Darnell: But it's just some damn candy! I don't wanna go to jail!
Evelyn Mercer: Well you can probably get away with stealing sometimes, Darnell, but sooner or later you're gonna get caught. Is that the way you want to lead your life?
Darnell: No.
Evelyn Mercer: I happen to believe you're worth more. But you gotta believe it, Darnell.
[...]

Movie Connections:

References Trouble Man (1972)

Soundtrack:

MOTOWN FLAVA

Great film, recommend it to just about anyone.

I went to see the movie last night and I really wasn't sure what to expect going in, and I must say I'm very impressed with the results. Despite a few hitches (how cliché this movie really is, I.E. revenge), it really did deliver. All four of the brothers delivered the flavor that this movie probably would have needed and I must say that the screenplay must have been superb. This movie pays the obvious homage to Death Wish and it's been quite overdone, but not without receiving the credit it deserves.

If you like action drama, then I'd recommend you go out and pay the $8 to see it. I don't think you'll be too disappointed.