Mr. Brooks

Mr. Brooks

By Bruce A. Evans

  • Genre: Thriller
  • Release Date: 2007-06-01
  • Advisory Rating: 18
  • Runtime: 2h 0min
  • Director: Bruce A. Evans
  • Production Company: Relativity Media
  • Production Country: Ireland, United States of America
  • iTunes Price: GBP 4.49
  • iTunes Rent Price: GBP 3.49
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From 1,663 Ratings

Description

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. Academy Award winner 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 (Academy Award winner 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.

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  • Well worth a watch!

    5
    By Tinkerbell_the_fairy
    I'd never heard of this film and wasn't sure if Kevin Costner was still making films before my boyfriend suggested we watch it... but it was well worth a watch... Very good plot and very good ending... enjoyed every minute...! :)
  • A great movie!

    4
    By Benji613
    I was pleasantly surprised by Mr Brooks, a film that didn't seem to get much attention on its release. Kevin Costner plays Earl Brooks, a successful businessman struggling to control his addiction to killing. Mr Brooks is a fine film: very engaging, well acted, witty script. Don't be put off by the premise, it's a great film.
  • Very Good

    4
    By MightyA
    This is something of a little gem considering I haven't heard of it before it popped into iTunes. Costner is, frankly, appealing to watch as he portrays a rather unbelievable serial killer, but nevertheless if you go along with the slight 'un-believability' this film is a very good thriller. Costner plays emotionless rather well though so it adds to the deadpan delivery he gives whilst he goes through the grizzly business of killing for pleasure, or rather addiction. His status of serial killer is given added flavour by the addition of a family, albeit they're not given much screentime, and we really should have seen more of his daughters' campus, both before and after Costner pays his little visit. The relationship between Moore and Costner could have been a lot stronger, it played out like they didn't want this to be atypical of the genre; where the two adversaries meet etc etc, but on the whole a small gripe. Some nice malevolence from William Hurt as Costners sinister alter ego. Very decent thriller & if you approach open minded you won' be disappointed in renting.
  • mint film

    5
    By seany101
    mint film costner plays mint part in this film very dark and with a twist :)
  • worth watching

    4
    By realhero
    Ignore some of the unanswered questions you may have, just enjoy Kevin Costner back at his best, great performance and a very enjoyable watch...good film
  • Hire out Mr Brooks.

    4
    By HEISHAEMI
    Mr Brooks is very enjoyable movie on every level.Great to see Kevin Costner play a darker character..wish i got the chance too see this movie at the cinema.Keeps you guessing to the end.

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