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My Brother
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33 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
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  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    50
    The first half of Lover's film is surprisingly affecting...But the film comes apart in its second half, when James' flight triggers a long series of flashbacks to the brothers' childhood.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Sam Adams
    40
    My Brother is brimming with would-be life lessons. But the movie goes in so many directions, and follows through on so few of them, that all it transmits is a vague glow. It's watered-down chicken soup for the soul.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    40
    The movie's strongest element is the chemistry between the reflective Mr. Kearse and Mr. Scott (who really has Down syndrome). Improving on its obvious antecedent in "Dominick and Eugene," their relationship feels real, not like a movie contrivance.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Peter Debruge
    40
    A heavy-handed redemption story.
  5. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    30
    Writer-director Anthony Lover takes such a kid-gloves approach to his handicapped co-star that he achieves the opposite of the intended effect: Every time Scott enters a scene, it's as if someone just told the entire cast "Whatever you do, don't say 'retard.' "
  6. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    30
    What it possesses in heart and goodwill, it sorely lacks in narrative skill and artistic depth.
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5.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. JayH.
    5
    5.5/10. It means well but winds up too preachy and tackles too many issues for it's own good. Vanessa Williams gives an earnest and sincere performance, the rest of the cast does well too.… Full Review »
  2. JanetB.
    10
    Beautiful work, beautiful lessons, beautiful soul. Every moment I cherished. Acting exquisite.
  3. AdeleS.
    8
    A warm love story of two brothers struggling in proverty when faced with the death of their mother. Flashback on train too long, ending too abrupt.
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