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Mr. Brooks
Crime · Thriller · 2007
A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.
Movie details
Mr. Brooks
“The man who has everything has everything to hide.”
2007 Crime · Thriller 2h 0m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Mr. Brooks?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Bruce A. Evans
Written by
Raynold Gideon · Bruce A. Evans
Kevin Costner
Earl Brooks
Demi Moore
Det. Tracy Atwood
Dane Cook
Mr. Smith
William Hurt
Marshall
Marg Helgenberger
Emma Brooks
Danielle Panabaker
Jane Brooks
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Hawkins
Court is in session
Put Mr. Brooks on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.