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Brother [DVD]

Sergei Bodrov Jr. (Actor), Viktor Sukhorukov (Actor), Aleksey Balabanov (Director, Writer) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 319 ratings
IMDb7.8/10.0
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Format Dolby, DVD, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Subtitled, Color, NTSC
Contributor Aleksey Balabanov, Sergei Debizhev, Vyacheslav Butusov, Sergei Murzin, Igor Shibanov, Irina Rakshina, Anatoli Zhuravlyov, Andrey Fyodortsov, Mariya Zhukova, Sergei Bodrov Jr., Yuriy Kuznetsov, Svetlana Pismichenko, Viktor Sukhorukov See more
Language Russian
Runtime 1 hour and 39 minutes

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dvd,about contract killing in russia

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.66:1
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Aleksey Balabanov
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Dolby, DVD, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Subtitled, Color, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 39 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ November 19, 2002
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Sergei Bodrov Jr., Viktor Sukhorukov, Svetlana Pismichenko, Mariya Zhukova, Yuriy Kuznetsov
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ Spanish, German, English, French, Swedish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Russian (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00006LPEK
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Aleksey Balabanov
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 319 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Brennan
5.0 out of 5 stars If you’re on the fence about it - do it.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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This movie is so memorable. I’d consider it more of a “slice of life” style film than anything. Could be things lost in translation but sometimes felt like I lost the plot at times. Either way, you’ll be thinking about this one for months after. Worth it. Order the dvd.
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Wichita Man
5.0 out of 5 stars Beneath the Violence
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2009
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"Brother" is somewhat gory. However, beneath the bloody surface, Alexei Balabanov explores some of the consequences of compulsory military service for the young men of Russia; those who cannot use privilege to avoid it. The paradox of Sergei Podrov's character, Danila Bagrov, is that while he insists that he stayed in Army Headquarters for the duration, his many regular and unconventional military talents are revealed. He is somewhat of a latter-day Russian version of "McGyver". This in contrast his brother Sergei, played by Victor Sukhorukov (Poor Poor Pavel). Sergei is a coward, who throws his brother to the wolves, as gangs battle for control of a market in Moscow. Sergei never expects Danila to survive. In the end, when it is obvious that Danila has vastly more courage, resourcefulness and strength of character, Sergei begs for his life. It is unnecessary. Danila continues to forgive his brother and shows compassion for those in need, while being ruthless with others of evil intent. Balabanov explores the realities of life in the undercurrents of Muscovite society as people just try to survive post-Soviet society. Survival is a matter of character, not how many weapons one possesses.
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Alondra
5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable Russian film
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021
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This movie has changed the way I view movies. I love the story, characters and music in this film. No time was wasted during my viewing of this movie. RIP Sergey.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, some meaning might be lost in translation though.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015
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Great movie, even if it has a slow start once the plot points start falling into place it's a very enjoyable story. There are some cultural aspects that aren't explained or addressed in the movie itself (such as the importance of the word "Brat" (brother) in Russian culture, or the clothing that certain characters wear (specifically military men)). There's a lot of social commentary hidden beneath the surface as well, which would make for a good film to watch for students who are studying Russian culture in college.
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E. Downey
4.0 out of 5 stars Good acting. Good cinematography.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023
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It's a good story, though a little thin, but that's kinda the point as you will see at the end. Most of the acting was great/good with perhaps some exceptions, but without being Russian, maybe I'm missing some nuance?
Anyway, it does give you a view of the grittiness of Russia in the dark days of the 1990's.
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Eric Satermo
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good movie
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
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This movie is a classic and perfectly encapsulates what Russia was like after the collapse of the Soviet Union and is a great movie night movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars an important milestone for post-Soviet film making, as a popular culture icon
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019
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Although I had heard it was a Taxi Driver style film, I think that this was more subtle, and significantly less violent...not that I dislike taxi driver in any way. I enjoyed the story telling, specifically through the interactions the main character has with the underworld and The Establishment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brother, an interesting view
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016
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I came across this film years ago, and was thrilled to find it through Amazon. The heart of the story is the humanity that lies within certain persons - and reveals itself in the sometimes most trying of circumstances. Definitely worth watching, especially if you enjoy a glimpse of (semi-) modern Russia.
So sorry we lost Sergei Bodrov Jr. so soon. He had a magnetic quality so rarely found in modern film actors.
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swordmaster74
5.0 out of 5 stars Kult
Reviewed in Germany on April 15, 2024
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Einer der besten russischen Filme überhaupt. Ein Superheld ohne Superkräfte, im realen Leben der russischen 90er. Die englischen Untertitel für die nicht-sprachkundigen sehr praktisch. Top.
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nistru
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2017
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Russian clowns
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Jewelry Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2015
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Arrived on time, good-quality item.
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M. Sitikova
4.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2010
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I thought this version would have a dubbed version in English, but it only has audio in Russian. Delivery and quality - great!
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Kent18
4.0 out of 5 stars Manque version française
Reviewed in France on May 8, 2019
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Pas remarqué mais des sous-titres en français auraient été la bienvenue - Except that everything allright
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