The Brothers Bloom is inventive, but its relentless cleverness limits its emotional pull.
The Brothers Bloom (2008)
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Reviews Counted:143
Fresh:93
Rotten:50
Average Rating:6.1/10
Consensus: Despite strong performances The Brothers Bloom ultimately does not fulfill its lofty ambitions.
Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating]
Runtime: 1 hr. 49 min.
Genre: Action & Adventure, Romance, Drama, Comedy
Theatrical Release: May 15, 2009 Wide
Box Office: $3.5M
Synopsis: 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... [More]
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rinko Kikuchi
Director: Rian Johnson
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April 8, 2009:
Trailer Bulletin: The Brothers Bloom
After an extended wait, Rian Johnson's "The Brothers Bloom" will finally reach theaters in May -- and to celebrate, it's got a brand new trailer.
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February 18, 2009:
Rian Johnson Hosting Early Brothers Bloom Screening Tonight
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