The Brothers Solomon

2007

The Brothers Solomon

Critics Consensus

Squandering its impressive cast with poorly-directed gags, The Brothers Solomon is a one-joke film stretched well beyond its limits.

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31%

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User Ratings: 56,496
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Movie Info

Mr. Show alumnus Bob Odenkirk directed -- and SNL vet Will Forte scripted -- this gleefully raunchy tale of two socially backward but kind-hearted adult brothers, Dean and John Solomon (Forte and Will Arnett), who had the misfortune to be home-schooled by their father at a remote Arctic outpost. Destined to be perpetually single, their moronic, klutzy attempts at meeting new women (such as popping the question on a first date in a crowded restaurant) always blow up in their face. Then, one day, the Solomons receive the distressing news that their father is on his deathbed -- and to complicate matters, he indicates that his dying wish involves having a grandchild. John and Dean are happy to oblige -- but where in the world will they find a mother for this infant? Suddenly, the bachelors' romantic desperation doubles, and each brother embarks on a nutty, madcap quest to find the girl of his dreams and the mother of his future children. Malin Akerman, Kristen Wiig, Jenna Fischer, and Chi McBride co-star.
  • Rating:
    R (for language and sexual content)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Directed By:
    Bob Odenkirk
  • Written By:
    Will Forte
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Box Office:
    $900,926
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Screen Gems

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Cast

Will Arnett
as John Solomon
Will Forte
as Dean Solomon
Chi McBride
as James
Kristen Wiig
as Janine
Malin Akerman
as Tara
Lee Majors
as Ed Solomon
Ryan Wynott
as Young Dean Solomon
Bob Odenkirk
as Jim Treacher
Sam Lloyd
as Dr. Spencer
Charles Chun
as Dr. Wong
Ryun Yu
as Dr. Wang
David Koechner
Bill Hader
as Recumbent Biker
Jenna Fischer
as Michelle
Susanne Wright
as Erica
Nectar Rose
Derek Waters
as Video Store Clerk
Jesse Warren
Chandler Hill
as Ron
Ashley Johnson
as Patricia
Brooke Bloom
as Grocery Shopper
Anna Valerie Becker
as Grocery Checker
Brian Scolaro
as Medical Delivery Guy
Aidan Gonzales
Anita Maria Taylor
as Video Store Customer
Nicole Randall Johnson
as Birthing Instructor
Stephanie Courtney
as Sara
Michael Naughton
as Husband No. 1
Steven Pierce
as Husband No. 2
Todd Farr
as Ken
Babara Perry
as Old Woman
Casey Wilson
as Fertility Clinic Worker
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Audience Reviews for The Brothers Solomon

  • Oct 05, 2010
    This is one of the stupidest movies I have ever seen. I sat through the entire film but there was never a time when I like it. The ending was the only relief of charm in the film. The dialogue is terrible, the comedy sucks, Will Arnett and Will Forte should think twice before doing anything like this again, and this entire movie fails miserably. I expected this movie to be bad, but not this bad. Wow, the Brothers Solomon is just plain awful. It makes you feel good at the end, but the rest of the movie not salvageable in any way. The idea was absolutely pointless from the start!
    KJ P Super Reviewer
  • Dec 21, 2009
    I'm probably with a lot of people who thought that this movie was going to stink and realized, that it was better than I thought. Still it wasn't that good. When the jokes were funny, they were brilliant, but when they were bad, they were horrible. The acting was pretty bad as well. Chi McBride really stole the show as he was so hilarious. Kind of an original story, but that doesn't really. This movie tries to be sweet and tries to have charm but with the language, it has neither.
    Ken D Super Reviewer
  • Nov 26, 2009
    it wasnt a bad movie was pretty funny and very entertaining was a pretty unique story line i wouldnt say personaly its one if run out to go get on dvd but its okay to watch when your bored
    Lone W Super Reviewer
  • Nov 23, 2009
    Now thats a funny movie!!!
    Brody M Super Reviewer
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