Review of The Brothers Bloom (2008) by Anna B — 17 Sep 2014

Johnson's direction is really good, and the plot is compelling if a little predictable (hey guess what a movie about con men has a bunch of cons in it), but, while the acting is also really good (especially Kikuchi, who is easily the best part of the whole movie), the characters are simply walking bundles of mannerisms and affectations, and their behaviour often makes the tone almost unbearably precious and whimsical.

The strong direction and acting overcomes this, but it can be painful at times.