Review of The Brothers McMullen (1995) by Dawn K — 06 Apr 2014

Great dialogue by three Irish descendant brothers.

This review of The Brothers McMullen (1995) was written by Dawn K on 06 Apr 2014.

The Brothers McMullen has generally received positive reviews.

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By Violet V (31) on 14 Jul 2009

Edward Burns directorial debut. No wonder I love seeing anything he directs, the man is brilliant…

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By Melanie F (305) on 26 Aug 2009

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As brilliant as Burns' debut film is, it is still only his second best. Independent small drama comedy, shot like a documentary…

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By Jenn M (533) on 07 Dec 2007

I found it quite boring actually. Not as witty and together as I thought it would be. Something didn't flow…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 25 Jan 2012

These brothers are not funny, they are not likable, and they don't seem like brothers because of the total lack of chemistry…

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By Justin G (552) on 27 Feb 2008

Love this movie. It has the one of the best humorous speeches about relationshipls I have ever heard…

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By Private U (13,627) on 25 Apr 2008

Always a fan of the Irish themed Burns films…

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