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55 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

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  • Starring: Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz
  • Summary: For as long as they can remember, the Brothers Bloom have had only each other to depend on. From their childhood in a long series of gloomy foster homes to their highflying lives as international con artists, Stephen and Bloom have shared everything. Stephen brilliantly concocts intricate stories that the brothers live out, but he's still searching for the perfect con, the one where "everyone gets what they want." Meanwhile, Bloom yearns for "an unwritten life"—a real adventure, one not dreamed up by his old brother. Eager to retire, Bloom agrees to take part in one last grand scam. He insinuates himself into the life of Penelope, a bored, single New Jersey heiress. When a genuine romance begins to blossom between them, he is reluctant to exploit her naivete, but Penelope has already taken the bait. But as Stephen's elaborate web of deceit pulls tighter, Bloom begins to wonder if his brother has devised the most dangerous con of his life. (Summit Entertainment)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    88
    The Brothers Bloom has it all: charming romance, jaunty adventure story, witty dialogue, gorgeous cinematography and superb performances.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    50
    A couple of rather Dickensian supporting roles by Robbie Coltrane and Maximilian Schell fall embarrassingly flat as they are more creations of costumes and makeup than actual flesh-and-blood. But then the same can be said for the entire movie.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    20
    An overstuffed failure that mistakes sleight storytelling for dazzling entertainment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. tweet
    10
    AMAZING i love this movie i dont know why this movie got any reviews below a 9, great story great actors and it has an amazing plot. my favorite movie by far. a must see… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. MrSteer
    10
    The average critic review of 55 is an absolute joke for what is a fantastic film, with a delicate plot line which is serious but huge amounts of fun, the film is directed beautifully and has fabulous performances from a very talented cast. Definitely worth watching, several times.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JayH
    5
    It’s certainly offbeat, in a good sort of way, but in spite of a sincere effort, the film doesn’t quite work. The cast tries. The style in which the film was made gets tiresome pretty quickly, and the manic pace begins to bore.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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