Review of Mr. Brooks (2007) by Mike H — 19 Nov 2009
Kevin Costner's career has been chequered as of late, but he can still make good choices. Open Range was one example, and this is another one. Directed by writer Bruce A. Evans, (best known for writing slightly lighter films such as Starman, Kuffs and erm.
.. Cutthroat Island.) But, this is a good serial killer film with a different kind of feel and structure, but it's suspense and tension keep you gripped throughout. It has Earl Brooks (Costner), a rich, successful businessman in Portland, Oregon, with a loving wife Emma (Marg Helgenberger) and teenage daughter Jane (Danielle Panabaker).
However, Mr. Brooks is a serial killer, spurred on by his id Marshall (William Hurt). However, one of Mr. Brooks' murders is witnessed by Mr. Bafford (Dane Cook), an amateur photographer who attempts to blackmail Mr.
Brooks under the alias of Mr. Smith, and wants to join Brooks on his next hit. However, local Detective Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore) is investigating the murders, and is one step behind them. This film has alot of parallels with Dexter, having an addiction to killing but also meticulous in detail.
But, this is much darker, and it is taut and uncomfortable. This is one of Costner's best films in years, proof he can still make good choices, and the support from Cook, Hurt and Moore are very good.
This review of Mr. Brooks (2007) was written by Mike H on 19 Nov 2009.
Mr. Brooks has generally received positive reviews.
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