Brothers of the Head
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11

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  1. MichaelS.
    Jul 31, 2006
    10
    Incredibly brilliant and original film. Not to be missed.
  2. DavidS.
    Aug 18, 2006
    10
    The music sounds like the real mid-70s hard-rock-turning-punk thing! And if your typical mock-rock-doc tries to make you imagine what it's like to be a rockstar, this one forces you to imagine the bizarre yet tender confusion of actually being attached to someone.
  3. MaxineW.
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    I haven't seen a movie that sucked me in as much as this one did in a very long time. I immediately bought the soundtrack and can't get enough. Too bad they didn't make more music. They are awesome!
  4. LenW.
    Aug 3, 2006
    10
    Not all faux documentaries have to be yuck-fests. This is a haunting story anchored by loving tenderness and bitter rage. Not a false note from start to finish.
  5. AngelaM.
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    Oh my gosh what a movie! And the music is so fantastic. I bought the movie and the CD for my car!
  6. PooksS.
    Feb 27, 2008
    10
    The soundtrack alone is enough to make this a fantastic film, and the riveting performances from the Treadaways make sure of that.

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Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: KJ Doughton
    80
    Like a good rock record, Brothers of the Head isn't easily explained. But its original fusion of real and surreal will cling to your cranium for years.
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  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    100
    It's terrific! Shot by the brilliant cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle ("Dogville," "28 Days Later," etc.) and anchored by amazing performances from identical (but not conjoined) twins Harry and Luke Treadaway, Brothers of the Head is not a freak show, or a knockoff "Rocky Horror" camp celebration. It's a work of powerful atmosphere and significant mystery. Plus, it rocks.
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  3. Newsweek
    Reviewed by: David Ansen
    70
    Bizarre, edgy and haunting tale.
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