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My Brother
Codeblack Entertainment


5.8

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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images and language

Starring Vanessa Williams, Nashawn Kearse, Tatum O'Neal, Fredro Starr, Christopher Scott, Rodney Henry, Donovan Jennings, and Nasser Metcalf

My Brother is an inner city, New York story of two impoverished boys, one whom is developmentally disabled, and the bond they have for each other. (Codeblack Entertainment)

GENRE(S):	Drama
WRITTEN BY:	Anthony Lover
DIRECTED BY:	Anthony Lover
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: May 29, 2007 Theatrical: March 16, 2007
RUNNING TIME:	100 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	USA

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TV Guide Maitland McDonagh

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.

Los Angeles Times Sam Adams

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.

The New York Times Matt Zoller Seitz

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.

Variety Peter Debruge

A heavy-handed redemption story.

Village Voice Scott Foundas

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.' "

Washington Post Ann Hornaday

What it possesses in heart and goodwill, it sorely lacks in narrative skill and artistic depth.

The average user rating for this movie is 5.8 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Jay H. gave it a5:
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.

Janet B. gave it a10:
Beautiful work, beautiful lessons, beautiful soul. Every moment I cherished. Acting exquisite.

Adele S. gave it an8:
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.

Jollie H. gave it a0:
This movie sucks. Not kidding. This is a really, really, really bad movie. The VV was being kind. The director should shoot himself.

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My Brother Codeblack Entertainment

My Brother
Codeblack Entertainment