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The Brothers Solomon

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Give this movie a shot. It isn't over-the-top, you won't laugh until you fart and then spill popcorn in your lap. The humor is mostly subtle, dry, honest, but at times, edgy.

At the core of this movie are two innocent, loveable and awkward brothers who would do anything to make their dying father happy. Not to mention, it doesn't hurt to have two of the funniest actors currently working in the industry as the main characters.

So while it isn't entirely "Dumb & Dumber", it is almost as enjoyable.

So many comedies are released these days that are straight boring. The jokes are expected, and the pairing of actors is just superficial and forced. However, there is a rare breed of comedies about that don't focus on 'tell a joke' humor. These new films focus on the nostalgia, little things, and reactions to silly events. You are not laughing at the joke, you're laughing at the person, or the peoples reaction to that person. *That* is the comedic gold that The Brothers Solomon presents. This, along with movies such as Hot Rod, Grandma's Boy, Talladega Nights, etc.. focus on how absurd these people are acting, and it's just funny. If you're looking for obvious humor, don't watch these films; they will be stupid beyond belief. If you have a good sense of humor, check this out.

Ok so like, I was a huge fan of the Ben Stiller Show and Mr. Show and SNL was never as funny as when Odenkirk was active there. So of course now I have "Let's Go to Prison" and now "The Brothers Solomon" in my collection. Ironically, for both movies I wasn't too impressed with the first time I watched each. But there's something about Odenkirk's movies that when you watch them the second time that you realize just how hilarious they are! What's up with that? Or is it just me?

Once I realized that this movie REALLY IS Dumb & Dumber part 3 the movie had me in stitches almost non-stop. Coen and Farelly brothers beware, Odenkirk is on the prowl! Rawr! :D McBride almost steals every scene hes' in in Odenkirk's flicks. From eskimo kisses to a sobbing janitor I think McBride's roles are essential for the success of both films. So far the combo of Odenkirk, Arenett and McBride has worked. I wonder what awaits next from Odenkirk? If nothing then I'm fine with that, these movies are keepers!

The great thing about this movie is that Will Forte manages to upstage Will Arnett. I really got a kick out of these characters, but especially Will Forte's character. I am a big Will Arnett fan and I was shocked that Will Forte was even funnier than he was in this movie. Watch his reactions. Listen to his lines. Just look at his expressions and there is no way you can't laugh at him. If you hate this movie, take another look. Will Forte accomplishes one of the greatest low-key comedic performances I have ever seen. This movie is not perfect. I especially didn't care the long scene with the airplane advertising which was a waste of time, but there is enough good stuff in this movie to make it a classic in my book. Again, I can't say enough good things about Will Forte in this movie. His performance alone makes this movie a winner. Will Arnett is funny too, but that's just a bonus. Will Forte steals this show.

As you can tell from the reviews below, this is a love/hate film - you're going to love it or hate it. "The Brothers Solomon" is one of those comedies that makes the viewer uncomfortable, and where a lot of the comedy comes from the discomfort. The brothers aren't stupid, so much as hopelessly naive and socially inept to an extreme. The discomfort, and the comedy, arises from these fish out of water trying to pursue their quest in the real world. If you loved "Titus," the UK version of "The Office," or "Arrested Development," you will likely enjoy this movie very much. If not, you should probably save your money and rent or buy something else.

Normally, I hate these types of comedies, finding them to be too stupid to sit through. I happened across this movie by chance earlier tonight, and something made me stop and watch it. There were a couple of times when I turned away, but I found myself turning back to it, and actually starting to care about what happened. I even found myself smiling at the end, which was unexpected! For a stupid, run-of-the-mill modern comedy, this was pretty good. It's not ever going to be on my list of favorites, but I would not be adverse to watching it again. Good for those times when I don't really want to think too hard about what I am watching, but I still want to feel good at the end of it.

This is without a doubt, one of the funniest movies I've EVER seen! I literally laughed at everything. I started to laugh 'til I cried. I almost got to a point where my face hurt from laughing so much! John and Dean Solomon are dim-witted brothers who are not so good with the ladies. When they find out that their dad might be dying, they find out that their dad wants a grandson. They try to find a woman who will have their baby. Janine will have their baby, but she will be a surrogate mom. She tells them to learn how to be good dads, so they buy a doll and pretend it's a baby. It's hilarious the way they use it! John tries to hook up with Tara, but she always turns him down. Janine has an ex-boyfriend named James who is always around, but wants to help. James is extremely funny too! Later, it seems like Janine enjoys being around John and Dean. I loved how they try to find Janine when she runs away. I love when they are at the sperm bank. I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MOVIE! If you love comedy, I highly suggest THE BROTHERS SOLOMON!!!

The unequivocal epitome of absurdity, The Brothers Solomon is equal parts stunning hilarity and eyebrow-raising ridiculousness. With a mind-bogglingly offbeat sense of "Dumb and Dumber" humor, this film introduces such sustained socially-inept insanity by its unpredictably bizarre lead characters that it is constantly difficult to predict where it's all going. Despite the berserk brothers' insensibilities, this madcap farce manages to be entertaining and different from the recent slew of R-rated comedies.

When their father lapses into a coma and Dean (Will Forte) and John (Will Arnett) Solomon learn that his only regret was not seeing a grandchild, the two brothers determine to acquire one no matter what the cost. After the romantically (and socially) inept twosome fail at wooing a mate to bear their child, they turn to other means of conception...

Initially The Brothers Solomon appears to be an even wackier and more ludicrous version of "Dumb and Dumber", with a goofy duo of misfits who lack all cognitive thought processes. Early on, the film even steals a joke from the Farrelly Brothers' comedy, which is a huge mistake considering how widely recognized Harry and Lloyd's dialogue has become. But after the initial letdown, The Brother Solomon redeems itself with a nonstop barrage of hilariously awkward slapstick and unpredictable kookiness.

Like Steve and Doug Butabi from "A Night at the Roxbury", the Solomons never let their spirits down, as if they're completely oblivious to their unwieldy social shortcomings. Their chipper attitude remains constant, even when they disagree, and it casts a bizarre sense of satisfaction straight through to the moronic conclusion. To say that the events in the film are even remotely believable or sensible would be a gross exaggeration, yet one has to appreciate the inane degree of preposterousness the film achieves with its extremely over-the-top comedy.

From picking out a pornographic magazine at a sperm bank (they struggle over a copy of Indigenous Weekly), to a candlelit hallway dinner, to "kickass" parenting training involving hiding and mistreating baby dolls, to stalking children at a playground, the absurd gimmicks and slapstick the brothers employ is surprisingly entertaining. The entire film tests the limits to which imbecilic comedy can be pushed, and once that line is crossed, they continue forward into unknown territories of illogicality. Puppetry-based sex training and friendship-simulation aside, The Brothers Solomon is utterly pointless and largely trivial, and yet somehow the all new lows of intelligence make for an unusually high amount of laughs.

Reaching unforeseen heights in creative absurdity and comedic eccentricity, The Brothers Solomon appears uninhibited by stereotypical comedy output. The humor on display is a seldom seen blend of disturbing mockery and playful stupidity that is ultimately hit or miss. But when it succeeds, it does so with masterful relish creating simultaneous shock and laugh-out-loud silliness. Airplane banners, pedophilia, and infant abuse never looked so funny.

- The Massie Twins

This was a decent comedy. In a lot of ways it works, in many others it doesn't. A lot of people compare it to Dumb and Dumber and that is unfortunate. It will never stack well against the king of insanely dumb movies. The Solomon Brothers is filled with talented people, many of which appear on Saturday Night Live or are married to cast members. The story is interesting enough with 2 brothers who were home schooled in the Artic are now socially inept men whose father has slipped into a coma with a final request of becoming a grandfather. The brothers then set out to become fathers any way they can. There are some legitimate laughs in this one, and it works overall as a movie. Too many times however I saw what they were going for and it just wasn't that funny. Everyone's tastes run different, so many will find this a scream all the way through. I think this is a good comedy rental if you love the dumb comedies.

I laughed til I cried. If you are a fan of Dumb and Dumber, you will most likely enjoy this one. I think TSB's was much better though!