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The Brothers (2001)

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Average Rating: 5.8/10
Reviews Counted: 67
Fresh: 42 | Rotten: 25

Often seen as a Waiting to Exhale with men, The Brothers is amiable. However, it feels superficial and somewhat of a retread.

Average Rating: 5.8/10
Critic Reviews: 24
Fresh: 15 | Rotten: 9

Often seen as a Waiting to Exhale with men, The Brothers is amiable. However, it feels superficial and somewhat of a retread.

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Four successful men find themselves easing into long-term relationships, but they're not all that comfortable about it, in this intelligent comedy-drama. Terry (Shemar Moore), Jackson (Morris Chestnut), Brian (Bill Bellamy), and Derrick (D.L. Hughley) are four close friends who get together once a week to play basketball and compare notes on their problems with women. And as it turns out, they have a lot to say in that area. Terry has just gotten engaged to BeBe (Susan Dalian), who is more than

R, 1 hr. 41 min.

Comedy, Romance

Directed By: Gary Hardwick

Written By: Gary Hardwick

In Theaters: Mar 23, 2001 Wide

On DVD: Dec 11, 2001

Box Office:$26.6M

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Cast

Morris Chestnut
Jackson smith
D.L. Hughley
Derrick West
Bill Bellamy
Brian Palmer
Shemar Moore
Terry White
Gabrielle Union
Denise Johnson
Tatyana Ali
Cherie Smith
Jenifer Lewis
Louise Smith
Tamala Jones
Sheila West
Clifton Powell
Fred Smith
Susan Dalian
BeBe Fales
Marla Gibbs
Mary West
Julie Benz
Jesse Caldwell
Angelle Brooks
Judge Carla Williams

Critic Reviews for The Brothers

All Critics (84) | Top Critics (27) | Fresh (44) | Rotten (25) | DVD (14)

A lively, affectionate and well-acted romantic comedy.

March 23, 2001 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

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A politically incorrect but often hilarious jam session.

March 23, 2001 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Washington Post

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Airless and oddly fatiguing.

March 23, 2001 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Jessica Winter

Village Voice

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It's easier to laugh with the movie than take it seriously.

March 23, 2001 Full Review Source: USA Today

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Mike Clark

USA Today

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If The Brothers falls far short of its prototype, Waiting to Exhale, it still conveys a warm-blooded affection for its characters.

March 23, 2001 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Stephen Holden

New York Times

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The Brothers is basically a Lifetime movie that somehow found its way into theaters.

March 23, 2001 Comment

Lou Lumenick

New York Post

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An entertaining but too-familiar comedy about the romantic woes of African-Americans.

June 20, 2002 Full Review | Comment

Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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My ex made me watch this pile of crap. The only good bit was the old woman who tells us "I invented the shit" You can't blame yourself dear, a lot of people are responsible!

September 24, 2009

Anthony Lawrie

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I happened across this on TV, and it was interesting enough to watch to the end. There is something about a movie where four good friends get together every so often to play basketball and figure out what is going on with their relationships.

June 23, 2008