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Brother (2000)

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ThumbScore
👍 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 47% (RT: 47%, MC: 47) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 53m
Country
Japan, United Kingdom, France
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (514 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
47%
Metacritic
47
Cast
Takeshi Kitano as Aniki Yamamoto
Omar Epps as Denny
Masaya Katō as Shirase
Ryo Ishibashi as Ishihara
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 514 votes. Critics scored it lower at 47%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang. Original Title: ブラザー Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated crime films of 2000 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Takeshi Kitano spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Brother is a 2000 crime, drama, thriller film directed by Takeshi Kitano. A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang. Original Title: ブラザー.

The film has been rated by 514 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a crime film, Brother delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Brother (2000) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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