Mr. Brooks

UK Release Date: 12th October 2007

A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego (www.imdb.com).

Director:  Bruce A. Evans (Kuffs)

Cast: Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Dane Cook, William Hurt, Danielle Panabaker, 

The central focus of Mr. Brooks should be Mr. Brooks. 70% of the time it is. The other 30 is spent on Tracy Atwood (Moore), the detective who's been after Brooks for many years. Her side of the story is no less engaging, but it does deter us from the weirdly enthralling psychopath. Mr. Earl Brooks, played by the incredible Kevin Costner, is addicted to killing. William Hurt's the devil on his shoulder, always in Brook's presence. They come hand in hand, like bread and butter. Costner-Brooks' fully aware of his burden, trying to keep it under wraps, away from his wife and daughter. Hurt-Brooks' is a loose cannon. They kill, they laugh, they share emotions. Costner can be irrational and Hurt headstrong. It's a touch of schizophrenia, but never says so. The veteran actors dance a dark, humourous, tango, one that makes it acceptable to relate to their ups and downs, no matter how good or bad their actions. His daughter (Panabaker), the detective hunting him and the guy who forces himself under his wing (Cook) trouble Brooks in many ways. It proves to be perverse (but acceptable) entertainment.

3.5/5