Brothers 2024 Parents Guide & Age Rating

Brothers was released in some theatres on October 10 and was released globally on Prime Video on October 17. Although this may not set new trends in this specific category of comedies, it provides audiences with laughter and fun at how complex and absurd the familial structures are.

Brothers is rated R by the Motion Picture Rating (MPA) for language throughout, some crude sexual content and drug use.

Brothers is an upcoming comedy movie featuring Will Forte and Mark Wahlberg in the leading roles with Max Barbakow as the director who also directed Palm Springs. This time, he serves up the tale of Moke and Jady Munger, two adult twins portrayed by Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage. Their story is not a happy one as they lost their parents and were left by their mother, a jewelry thief when they were young. Having both come from unstable homes, they became each other’s accomplices and found solace in one another.

One would expect the contrasting physical appearance of Moke and Jady, whereby Moke is tall while Jady is relatively short, to be a source of comedy in the film like in the movies ‘Twins,’ which features Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito as brothers. However, Brothers does not proceed into this line of work. While the exterior appearance of the characters might seem almost identical, their personalities and life paths are quite different, and the film showcases how their gentlemanly and rebellious natures never fail to cause arguments even at the age of 50.

As for the person of Moke, for many years he committed petty crimes with Jady but now he wants to leave it behind and change his life. He now works at a low wage with no career progression in sight and is about to become a father with his loving wife Abby as portrayed by Taylour Paige. On the other hand, Jady has been released from prison and is determined to pull Moke back into a whirlwind of violence. Dressed with a handlebar mustache, Jady’s impulsive actions and decisions bring conflict as he seeks to involve his brother in one final robbery.

Jady gets out of prison only to understand that she and her friend are still slaves of the king. One of them is a corrupt prison guard played by Brendan Fraser, who has his plan where Jady needs to find a stolen emerald stash, which their mother took years ago. This final turn of the plot shows undeniably that Jady has no desire to reform; he wishes to return to a life of crime.

Its timeline becomes a little inconsistent at times resulting in a feeling that perhaps the script was not fully overhauled in terms of taking into account the respective actors. For example, there is a comic element when a man with a gun thinks that Jady is a child highlighting the disparity of their appearance.

Having had a rough upbringing, Moke and Jady were extremely loyal to each other throughout the series. However, when Moke agrees to assist Jady with this dangerous mission, he has to lie to Abby about their travel to prevent being seen with her during the Thanksgiving dinner with her parents. The following is wild and reckless, with loco moments like an encounter with an orangutan which only intensifies the outlandish comedy of the flick.

Instead of embracing a surreal tone like Palm Springs, Brothers takes the tried-and-true approach of a standardized time-loop plot that calls to mind heist comedies à la Raising Arizona and Logan Lucky. Unfortunately, an audience is barely introduced to a fresh perspective or striking live performances that could have complemented the show.

Reflecting on its development, it is clear that Jady may need more than his brother’s assistance: their mother can also become an accomplice to the robbery. Finally, she comes back into the picture, portrayed by Glenn Close in an interesting and essential role in the plot. She is a wild young woman from the South with an attitude similar to a rebellious country singer.

There are also several secondary characters – an inept policeman, a crooked judge (M. Emmet Walsh), and even a scene with Marisa Tomei as a medium, who appears to have fallen in love with Jady during his stay in prison. This rather strange relationship builds up to a comedy scene that sees Moke in what can only be described as a ridiculous scenario with an orangutan.

However, there is a sense of following characters and wanted to add some comedic appeal to the film and make the Moke and Jady twins often seem somewhat forced. Last week, the audience saw another Prime Original where two women, who were identical twins, exchanged places for each other, which looks much more fitting while using the twin trope than what happens in the Brothers.

Brothers 2024 Parents Guide & Age Rating

Language: Frequent strong language, including profanity.

Violence:

  • Some scenes of violence and aggression.
  • References to criminal activities, including theft and assault.

Sexual Content:

  • Suggestive humor and sexual innuendos.
  • A scene involving sexual activity with an orangutan.
  • Brief nudity and discussions of sexual relationships.

Substance Use:

  • Mild depictions of drug use and drinking.

Overall:

  • The film contains mature themes and humor that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

Emily Johnson is a seasoned journalist and author dedicated to helping parents navigate the world of Hollywood entertainment through thoughtful, family-oriented film reviews. With over a decade of experience in writing and a passion for fostering safe, enriching viewing experiences, Stephanie launched movitrailer.com to provide parents with the insights they need to make informed choices for their families. Author Page

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