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Mr. Brooks Review Summary

Mr. Brooks provides "an interesting insight into the mind of a serial killer." Starring such big names as Kevin Costner, William Hurt, and Demi Moore, this little dark film is about "a happily married businessman leading a double life as an addicted killer trying to reform, but ... egged on by an imaginary alter ego." Reviewers find the story in Mr. Brooks to be "the humanization of a serial killer by intellectual discourse." Viewpoints reviewers enjoy seeing Costner playing against type as "the bad guy," a role completely different than previous roles, such as in Field of Dreams. A select few found Mr. Brooks to be "a little too graphic," albeit keeping them on the edge of their seats the whole time. Mr. Brooks is "a suspenseful thriller that proves Costner can still act."
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Mr. Brooks Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
Interesting psychological thriller about a serial killer
JUN
15
2008
Mr Brooks is a neat little crime drama with an original story and great casting. The story, by writer-director Bruce A. Evans, is a psychological thriller that is quite intelligent and has a couple of interesting twists that will most likely take you by surprise. — — Kevin Costner… read full review »
DVD collector, Film noir guru

GeorgeChabot
Conyers, GA
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
Creepiest imaginary friend ever
JUN
2
2007
Kevin Costner goes Creepy — I never thought I'd see Kevin Costner playing a bad guy, after years of playing sentimental or "guy's guy" roles.  But this dark little film surprises with Mr. Costner as a happily married businessman who leads a double life… read full review »
a frequent film-goer, a travel junkie

LibbyMcMillan
Sanibel, FL
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Mr. Brooks Ratings and Reviews

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An interesting insight to the mind of a serial killer
A happily married mother of 2, into watching movies, looking for a scare

JAN
30
2008
Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Demi More, Dane Cook, Marg Helgenberger and Danielle Panabaker...need I say more? This is a great group of actors and actress'. They each bring their character to life in ways that only they can. I've seen movies that have the wrong actor in them...they just don't mesh well with the entire movie, but this movie is not one of those! — Everything plays out so smoothly, it's easy to follow and even gets you on edge just enough to pull you further into the life and mind of a serial killer. — My one and only problem with this movie is...the daughter...she… read full review »
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4 star rating
busycharles
Carrington, ND



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The Humanization of a Serial Killer by intellectual discourse
a movie guru, a Kevin Costner fan, a DVD collector

AUG
6
2007
Bottom-Line: When all is said and done Mr. Brooks is a movie well worth seeing if for nothing more than to see Costner don a new suit of theatrical clothing.         — If ever there were a picture of the wholesome American male in the dictionary few men would be able to pose; most assuredly Denzel Washington and Kevin Costner would qualify.  That is why it is so (refreshingly) surprising to see Costner portray a serial killer in Mr. Brooks.  But I say it is about time Costner (Field of Dreams, Dances With Wolves, Robin Hood: Prince of… read full review »
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4 star rating
TheBard
Aurora, IL



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Definitely scary.
an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, into action flicks

APR
28
2008
I'm not used to Kevin Costner playing a role as the "bad guy" but he pulled it off beautifully.  Some of the scenes were a little too graphic for my tastes but the movie kept me on the edge of my seat.  The ending was not what I would have liked. — The actors played great roles--each of them.  Would watch it again. —… read full review »
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4 star rating
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suzwal
Shelby, NC



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A suspenful Thriller that Proves that Costner Can Still Act
into movies that tell a great story, movie connoisseur, movie buff, Movie Reviewer, a DVD collector, a fan of clever plots, a frequent film-goer, a movie guru

NOV
13
2007
Mr. Brooks is a smart Jekyll and Hyde type thriller. I like the smart way it was filmed and edited and some of cinematography (especially in the fight scenes) was tight. The plot while sounding ridiculous in a summary works rather well. And the acting was excellent as well. My husband and I really enjoyed this film. — — Plot: Mr. Brooks (Kevin Costner) is the man of the year in his town. He started his own box making business and is supposedly a wealthy man because of it. He volunteers his time and considerable amounts of money to the community. He has a lovely wife Emma… read full review »
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5 star rating
Alena
Riverside, CA



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shocked
a movie buff, love to travel

FEB
20
2008
I got this movie on a whim through netflix and was pleasantly surprised. I tend to not be interested in this type of movie aka suspense thriller. I am more of a cult and comedy fan but I enjoyed this movie so much! I couldn't walk away. It kept me wondering the whole time and then ending was perfect. It actually got into my emotions and toyed with them. I was very happy with a movie that was this satisfying the whole way through. Worth the watch even if you don't think you like this genre. Brilliant even and dane cook doesn't do too bad in a serious role either. — —… read full review »
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5 star rating
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coolkr31
Oneonta, NY



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Great characterization film
a DVD collector, a movie guru, character-lover

NOV
28
2007
Mr. Brooks brings two great actors;  Kevin Costner and William Hurt together as seperate identities of the same person.  This is done very well so that we can see what Mr. Brooks is thinking in his head.  The character is complex, and rich.  I recommend this movie just for the dialog between the two seasoned actors, but also for the story line and layers.  This is a movie worth owning that can be watched over and over… read full review »
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4 star rating
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goofyman
Kankakee, IL



D
WOW! What an amazing movie!!
a Kevin Costner fan, a fan of clever plots

AUG
20
2007
This movie was absolutely amazing!  I would recommend this movie, and I did, to everyone I know. —  The plot moved a little slow in the beginning, but it was setting everything up well.  It was a good thriller that kept you interested the entire time.  — The twist at the end was UNBELIEVABLE...it really is the best part of the movie.  — … read full review »
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5 star rating
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Robani06
Plainfield, IL



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Kevi Costner as a bad guy??!?! who knew?!!?!
a fan of clever plots, a Kevin Costner fan, into movies that tell a great story

NOV
27
2007
this movie was awesome. I loved William Hurt's and Kevin Costner's performances. Any movie that can make you love the bad guys when you know how BAD they are is a great one! The twist involving the daughter was so good. It was a surprising film. i loved the humor between Kevin Costner's character and William Hurt's character. it was interesting from beginning to… read full review »
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4 star rating
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orangegirl
Altoona, PA



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A very clever movie that managed to make a serial killer with a
a fan of clever plots

JAN
9
2008
Wow, what a clever movie, never thought I would see a movie that could make a serial killer that actually had  a heart. I loved how they had an actor portray him talking to himself. They somehow managed to make him have a heart and show how he just wanted to protect his family and his daughter,very, very clever movie. I would definately recommend this… read full review »
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4 star rating
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cgorham
Covington, GA



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Keep you at the edge, wondering
a movie buff, into action flicks

FEB
21
2008
This was an awesome movie! The plot, the conclusion, all great.  Not once during the movie was I disappointed.  I feel that the co-star should have been given an award for Best Supporting Actor.  Dane Cook did a good job doing a serious movie but I would rather laugh at him. Overall a great movie and a definate must see! —… read full review »
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5 star rating
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marlyrn7
South Portland, ME



D
Incredibly compelling...
movie connoisseur, a DVD collector, a bargain hunter, Every day computer user, bad movie connoisseur, college student, movie buff, a woman

NOV
20
2007
I absolutely loved this movie. I am a huge Dane Cook fan which is what sparked my interest to begin with. I was really interested in seeing him play a serious role. He was great by the way, but also the movie was so good I bought it the day it came out. Great twists and plot. I would recommend this to any movie… read full review »
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5 star rating
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emily74
Jacksonville, NC



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Costner is killer!
an infrequent movie goer, Deleted scenes freak, Love DVD's, waiting for the DVD

MAY
1
2008
I really like Costner in these dark, suspensful type movies. While he doesn't have too much character to trhow around he does do a variety of movie genre that are great! Although, I foretold the ending, i enjoyed! Wanted a little more but liked… read full review »
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4 star rating
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tluvrock
Clovis, NM



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