25/25
Emmett Walsh (Judge Farfull)
Story
Two criminal twin brothers, one of whom is trying to transform, embark on a dangerous heist. Faced with legal issues, shootouts and family drama, they must reconcile their differences before their mission leads to self-destruction. The last film appearance of actor M.
(March 22, 1935 – March 19, 2024)
The film’s biggest flaw was simple: many of the characters in this film are hyper-exaggerated to the point where you can’t take them seriously. For example, Brendan Fraser, despite being a Hollywood icon with some truly wonderful films under his belt, was maddening in this. His character had a cartoonish, over the top, somewhat childish demeanor that just wasn’t believable.
I blame this misstep on the man who sets the tone of the film, director Max Barbakov
It was a huge step back from his latest film "Palm Springs" which was quite nice. The relationship between Brolin and Dinklage, our titular "brothers" it felt forced and boring at times throughout the film. Their arguments felt scripted, which is the exact opposite of what you want to feel in a movie.
In short, the weak writing was only made worse by the sluggish screen chemistry
I never dealt with their family development because the text never evoked those feelings in the audience. Might be worth a watch if you’ve worked your way through the many streaming catalogs available, but shouldn’t be at the top of your to-do list. 4/10..
