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Writer (WGA):
Rian Johnson (written by)
Release Date:
22 May 2009 (Sweden)
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Tagline:
They'd never let the truth come between them
Plot:
The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they've decided to take on one last job - showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world. full summary | full synopsis
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1 nomination
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DVD Review: The Brothers Bloom
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They DO make them like they used to, only better!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rachel Weisz | ... | Penelope Stamp | |
| Adrien Brody | ... | Bloom | |
| Mark Ruffalo | ... | Stephen | |
| Rinko Kikuchi | ... | Bang Bang | |
| Robbie Coltrane | ... | The Curator | |
| Maximilian Schell | ... | Diamond Dog | |
| Ricky Jay | ... | Narrator (voice) | |
| Zachary Gordon | ... | Young Bloom | |
| Max Records | ... | Young Stephen | |
| Andy Nyman | ... | Charleston | |
| Noah Segan | ... | The Duke | |
| Nora Zehetner | ... | Rose | |
| Ram Bergman | ... | Himself | |
| Craig Johnson | ... | Apple Cart Vendor | |
| Dubravko Jovanovic | ... | Albino |
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Also Known As:
Penelope (USA) (original script title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for violence, some sensuality and brief strong language.
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Runtime:
114 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #44635) |
Canada:14A (Toronto International Film Festival) |
Australia:M |
Netherlands:12 |
South Korea:12 |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) |
Sweden:11 |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Finland:K-13 |
Singapore:PG |
Germany:12 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Argentina:13 |
Mexico:B
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Tom Cruise is credited with special thanks in regards to the film due to his initial interest in the film that led to a lengthy 3 hour meeting with Rian Johnson. Cruise's analysis of the script led to a few significant changes of the key elements of the script. As this meeting occurred precisely the same day Cruise's company was taken off by Paramount, Rian felt this was a more than generous act on Cruise's behalf. However, due to scheduling conflicts as well as other factors, Cruise could never be a serious consideration for one of the lead roles.
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Anachronisms: In the scene of the Brothers at Penelope's house for the first time, they drive there in a Cadillac Seville. They say it is a "1978", but that style Seville was not introduced until 1980.
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Quotes:
Bloom:
How did you find me?
Penelope Stamp: Bang Bang.
Bloom: Bang Bang?
Penelope Stamp: She gave me her cell number.
Bloom: Bang Bang has a cell phone?
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Penelope Stamp: Bang Bang.
Bloom: Bang Bang?
Penelope Stamp: She gave me her cell number.
Bloom: Bang Bang has a cell phone?
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Movie Connections:
References Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
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Are the Bloom brothers really brothers?How much did the Bloom brothers con out of Penelope?
Does Stephen really die or is it just another con?
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What a wonderful surprise: Yesterday my sister calls me and tells me that there's a new film by the director of Brick, playing at the Mill Valley Film Festival. "I'm there!"
Even before we get in the theater, I know we're in for a different experience. A pair of toughs with metal detectors wave us down for hidden cameras and demand we turn our cell phones off. I'm surprised we didn't have to take our shoes off. Endgame Entertainment certainly doesn't want any leaks.
Once inside, the director, Rian Johnson, shows up just before the show starts, fresh off a flight from Abu Dhabi no less. He gives a short interview with Mark Fishkin (long time director of the festival), coming off as a very charming, self-effacing, funny and unpretentious fellow. I like him immediately. Hollywood has not corrupted him (yet).
Like Tarantino, Johnson has closely studied films and makes constant references and nods to The Classics, especially from the 40s and 50s. Unlike Tarantino, Johnson writes more original stories and has good taste and far gentler sensibilities. Obvious influences include: Wes Anderson, The Cohen Bros, Billy Wilder, John Huston.
The film itself? Instant classic. It's got all the elements you could want in a Hollywood-style movie: Charming characters, plot twists, tons of gags, an incredibly beautiful leading lady, sumptuous sets and locations, and an overall sense "gee-whiz-isn't-this-fun!"
And it's classy, too. It doesn't resort to needless, sensationalist sex and violence. The writer respects and honors the audience's intelligence, a all-too-rare occurrence these days.
You could tell that the actors had a blast with the sometimes subtle, sometimes slap-stick script, relishing their characters' quirks and foibles.
Overall, Brothers Bloom almost manages perfection. It's one fault lies in the resolution, the last 5 minutes where it's tone abruptly changes for darker. Without giving anything away, I feel that it was too heavy-handed, considering the generally light and wacky spirit that had predominated. The rest of the audience seemed to feel the same way, given the hushed mood as the credits rolled. If the producers have an alternate ending up their sleeves, I suggest they use it, even it has to be somewhat ambiguous.
Otherwise, I'm happy to contribute to the positive buzz. I really think Brothers Bloom could be a huge hit, even a timeless classic.