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Mr. Brooks (2007) 7.4
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7.4/10 from 89,988 users
Metascore: 45/100
Reviews: 321 user | 210 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego. Director:Bruce A. Evans |
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| Dane Cook | ... | ||
| William Hurt | ... | ||
| Marg Helgenberger | ... | ||
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | ... | ||
| Danielle Panabaker | ... | ||
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Earl Brooks is a highly respected businessman and was recently named Portland's Man of the Year. He hides a terrible secret however: he is a serial killer known as the Thumbprint Killer. He has been attending AA meetings and has kept his addiction to killing under control for two years now but his alter ego, Marshall, has re-appeared and is pushing him to kill again. When he does kill a couple while they are making love, he is seen and photographed by someone who also has his own death and murder fetish. In a parallel story, the police detective investigating the murder is having problems of her own. She is going through a messy divorce and a violent criminal who had vowed revenge some years before has escaped from prison and is after her. Written by garykmcd
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The man who has everything has everything to hide. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong bloody violence, some graphic sexual content, nudity and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
1 June 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Face Oculta de Mr. Brooks See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£169,664 (UK) (12 October 2007)Gross:
£169,664 (UK) (12 October 2007)Company Credits
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Mr. Earl Brooks: [voice-over] Oh God... God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
Marshall: [voice-over] Why do you fight it so hard, Earl?
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Composed by Dan Brown, Joanna Swan, Nicholas Pullin
Performed by San Ilya
Courtesy of EMI Virgin Records
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After the Man of the Year ceremony, Mrs. Brooks takes the ring on her right ring finger off and puts it into her jewelery box, when the camera changes angles, she is seen taking the same ring off again. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Mr. Earl Brooks: [voice-over] Oh God... God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
Marshall: [voice-over] Why do you fight it so hard, Earl?
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Crazy Credits
A thumbprint forms the backdrop for the end credits. See more »Soundtracks
"Soleil Soleil"Composed by Dan Brown, Joanna Swan, Nicholas Pullin
Performed by San Ilya
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I saw the trailer for this one, and thought it was an interesting premise, but Costner movies are so hit or miss. He's the LAST person on earth that I'd expect to be playing a serial killer. His demeanor is too gentle and even. WOW was I right, and that's what makes the movie. That slow, gentle, deliberate pace gives it a surreal sense of unease that a lesser actor couldn't match. It is exactly his everyman persona that makes this movie work.
In the tone of the movie, I was thrown by Costner's previous work as well. He's best known for somewhat light and under-realized fare. Mr. Brooks is anything but. This is a very, very dark movie, to the point that it's uncomfortable in places.
Kudos as well to William Hurt, who isn't known for playing this sort of role either. His character could easily descend into cliché, but it doesn't. He holds the right note, and the chemistry between him and Costner is tangible.
Over the top torture/gorefests have been the flavor of the month. Don't get me wrong -- I love High Tension and it's ilk, but it's nice to see a film that doesn't have to go for the visceral reaction to achieve it's tension. This is an assault to the mind, not the eyes, and it's exceptionally well done.