I’ve been anticipating the theatrical release of The Brothers Bloom (2008) since I saw the film on opening night of the Chicago International Film Festival back in October. The second feature-length movie from the talented writer/director, Rian Johnson, The Brothers Bloom is a wholly original take on the con movie. It stars Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo as the Bloom brothers, planning another in a string of cons with a reclusive and eccentric heiress (Rachel Weisz) as their latest target.The Brothers Bloom has been well received at film festivals around the world. Its fresh humor and distinctive style can be seen in nearly every aspect of the film, from the performances to the cinematography, the score and the direction. Rachel Weisz, in particular, commands attention throughout the film as the engaging and quirky Penelope Stamp, one of the better comedic female roles this movie fan has seen in a long while.
The release date has been pushed back multiple times, but the hilarious adventure known as The Brothers Bloom will finally be released in theaters this May. In the meantime, check out the new trailer here: http://tinyurl.com/bbp2yn.
I've been thinking it's high time I actually went to a movie in a theater. Sounds as though this could be the one! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
ReplyDeleteThe Brothers Bloom is a really refreshing and witty film. I really enjoy Rian Johnson's style of writing and Bloom is kind of a throwback to the classic con movies.
ReplyDeleteIf you want a little taste, here's a video of the film's opening sequence: http://www.hulu.com/watch/69300/movie-trailers-the-brothers-bloom---opening-sequence