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starring: Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Dane Cook, William Hurt, Marg Helgenberger directed by: Bruce A. Evans  Binding: Video On Demand Release Date: August 28, 2008 Running Time: 121 minutes Studio: MGM Theatrical Release Date: June 01, 2007 Related Items: Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Somewhat intriguing twist on the serial killer theme, but far too many coincidences for it all to workMr. Brooks has a disease: he is addicted to murder. He tries to treat himself by going to AA meetings and prayer, but eventually he will give in. His alter-ego, played quite well by William Hurt, is the side of him that he doesn't like to let out. The chemistry between his two selves works well -- and the filmmakers do a good job allowing his conversations with his other self to integrate seemlessly into the action, so that he can think out loud in the presence of others and not be heard. To ... Read More Rating:  - Wow! What a surpriseI thought this movie looked interesting, but I wasn't expecting too much. Boy, was I in for a surprise. What a terrific movie, in a disturbing kind of way. I tend to like Costner movies, although I've always thought of his acting as a bit 2 dimensional. Not in this case. Mr. Costner outdoes himself here, and the rest of the cast is right there too. Mr. Hurt is spectacular as well. And unlike some, I thought the cop was a well done character, too. Who in life does not have their off work life ... Read More Rating: - Wasn't What I Expected, But It Still RockedI was certain Mr. Brooks would get caught in the end, so that was my first surprise. The second was seeing Kevin Costner playing a bad guy. Despite being an evil serial killer, he was still a "nice guy" evil serial killer. Costner just can't shake his everyman nice-guy image, even when he plays such a despicable character. I guess my favorite part was when he helped Demi Moore with a personal problem. Plus, the way it ended with the dream was a nice little twist. How Costner took care of ... Read More Rating: - I hate Kevin Costne...wait, what? I hate Kevin Costner. I hated his smug romance-figure status from the 90's; I hated his arrogance and his acting and his hair and all of his movies post-Dancing with Wolves. This made me doubtful about watching this movie, despite my general liking for clever murder in the movies. So it took em a good long while to get this movie, and then another long period of looking at it doubtfully every time I walked past my DVD's before I actually got bored enough to put it in. And it was fantastic. ... Read More Rating: - Very Strange And Extremely EntertainingWow! This has to be one of the more unusual movies I've ever seen, one that is leaves you shaking your head in amazement. I am hesitant to say too much for fear of ruining this for anyone who hasn't seen it. There is so much one could write, pro and con, about the material in here. Suffice to say if you like modern-day film noir, or "neo noir," as its often called.....then check this out. This is pure entertainment, two hours of a story that grabs you right from the start and never lets go; ... Read More 
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