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Brotherhood

Brotherhood

Drama · Action · Thriller · 2010

Adam Buckley finds himself in the middle of a convenience store robbery during his last night as a pledge for a college fraternity. When the initiation ritual goes horribly wrong, and every move proves disastrous, Adam is forced to confront a new challenge all together, and he has to take a stand.

Movie details

Brotherhood

“Every night was a party. One night went too far.”

2010 Drama · Action · Thriller 1h 16m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

Adam Buckley finds himself in the middle of a convenience store robbery during his last night as a pledge for a college fraternity. When the initiation ritual goes horribly wrong, and every move proves disastrous, Adam is forced to confront a new challenge all together, and he has to take a stand.

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 Brotherhood?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Will Canon

Written by

Will Canon · Doug Simon

Jon Foster

Jon Foster

Frank

Trevor Morgan

Trevor Morgan

Adam

Arlen Escarpeta

Arlen Escarpeta

Mike

Lou Taylor Pucci

Lou Taylor Pucci

Kevin

J

Jesse Steccato

Bean

Luke Sexton

Luke Sexton

Graham

Jennifer Sipes

Jennifer Sipes

Emily

Court is in session

Put Brotherhood on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.