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2 Brothers & a Bride (2003)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:6

Rotten:7

Average Rating:5.6/10

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] some sexual references

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Mar 26, 2004 Limited

Synopsis: In this comedy of misplaced expectations, two brothers (David Arquette and Tim Blake Nelson) living in the midwestern United States long for the old days when women followed traditional lives as... In this comedy of misplaced expectations, two brothers (David Arquette and Tim Blake Nelson) living in the midwestern United States long for the old days when women followed traditional lives as wives and homemakers. When their mother passes away, the men realize how indispensable she had been around the house. Believing that they need a wife to take over where their mom left off, they travel to Russia seeking a woman (Emily Mortimer) to marry one of them--but all they really need is a housekeeper! [More]

Starring: Tim Blake Nelson, David Arquette, Emily Mortimer, Larry Pine

Starring: Tim Blake Nelson, David Arquette, Emily Mortimer, Larry Pine, Lois Smith, Megan Follows, Redmond Gleeson, Allyce Beasley

Director: Helmut Schleppi

Director: Helmut Schleppi
Screenwriter: Greet Heetebrij
Studio: Innovation Film Group

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This is one case where the director would have been better off pointing his camera at real subjects. The truth, in this case, is almost sure to be stranger than the fiction.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
05/06/04
Bill Muller
Bill Muller
Arizona Republic
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It's Tim Blake Nelson's character who keeps the plot from spinning out of control, because he has a natural and unforced respect for these women that he yanks his brother's chain and keeps their mission on course.

Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
06/18/04
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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Spirited indie film that could be improved by a gifted editor.

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
06/17/04
Robert K. Elder
Robert K. Elder
Chicago Tribune

In the end, it's not going to bother anyone, and it's funnier than it has a right to be. Just don't expect real comedic insight into the ways human beings stumble into love.

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05/13/04
E! Online

Good piece of work.

Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper | comment Comment
05/17/04
Richard Roeper
Richard Roeper
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A Foreign Affair is an altogether enjoyable diversion, a light and clever comedy that offers some great performances in a unique setting. Plus it's about ten times more sincere and entertaining than what passes for romantic comedy these days.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
02/10/03
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

A genial, generally amusing film.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
02/11/03
Merle Bertrand
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Film Threat

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12/06/05
Film Threat

A competently assembled yet perplexingly affectless romantic comedy.

Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly | comment Comment
05/06/04
Hazel-Dawn Dumpert
Hazel-Dawn Dumpert
L.A. Weekly

Neither funny enough to be a comedy nor serious enough to pass for drama.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
05/06/04
Kevin Crust
Kevin Crust
Los Angeles Times

Nelson's charisma keeps the film watchable, but there are few laughs or surprises.

Full Review Source: New Times | comment Comment
05/27/04
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times

For those who are easily pleased.

Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
01/17/05
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
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Slight, but charming.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
05/04/04
Scott Foundas
Scott Foundas
Variety
 
 
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