Brothers Review

One line Review: The depiction of an emotional journey of a family combined with an action packed drama.

Positive Points: The movie offers an action drama with an emotionally touching storyline. The flow from the past to present was quite smooth and the flashbacks, though too many but, were comprehensible. The movie can be more likable if one has not watched the Hollywood film 'Warrior' as then it is easy to take it with an open mind without making any unnecessary comparisons.

Negative Points: The first half drags a bit too much which becomes repetitive and the family drama seems monotonous. Some sequences are too 'Bollywoodish'.

Plot: David (Akshay Kumar) is the son of Garry and Maria Fernandez (Shefali Shah). Garry (Jackie Shroff) is an alcoholic and an ex-fighter who also has an illegitimate son named Monty (Siddharth Malhotra). After an adverse incident where Maria witnesses an unfortunate demise, begins the rivalry of the two brothers whereas Garry is jailed for being accused of Maria's death. Midst the chaotic family drama, the childhood of these two boys is passed. David chooses to complete his education and become a school teacher. He lives a settled life with his wife Jenny (Jacqueline Fernandez) and a little daughter, while Monty on the other hand grows up as a notorious man.

The story unfolds as Monty who has inherited his father's fighting abilities and David who in order save the life of his ailing daughter decide to participate in a popular mixed martial arts tournament in India - R2F- Right To Fight. Soon in the tournament, the most expected fight that is 'Blood against Blood' takes place where the two brothers fight against each other.

Direction and other Technical Aspects: Karan Malhotra has done a pretty decent job when it come the directional aspect. The background score that is actually meant to engross the audiences is distracting and takes the audiences away from the plot, thought for a brief time. The editing could have been tighter cutting down certain dragged sequences.

Performances: Akshay Kumar is perfect as David. He essays the part aptly with full conviction and is truly a gem. His physique could make a 20 year old envy and both Akshay and Siddharth are great in the song where they display their workout regime.

Siddharth Malhotra has done a decent job. His performance cannot win full points because of the flat dead expressions he carried in a few sequences that lacked dept and the pain. We must appreciate that the young actor has worked tremendously on his body. He has got his physique and body language correct for the role.

Jackie Shroff as an old, alcoholic man was indeed impressive. He portrayed his character quite well.

To watch Jacqueline Fernandez was a pleasure midst the disturbing family drama. She looked like an angel in those simple attires and performed her role beautifully as a young mother.

Shefali Shah was another delight. She simply pulled off her role with ease and perfection.

Music: All the songs are precisely used and are likable. The compositions are good. The item number by Kareena though, was an avoidable one but sure pumps up the glamour quotient.

Final Verdict: The movie will be a joy for all the Akshay Kumar fans as he is in his ultimate best. The movie is made palpable for the Bollywood lovers and the Indian audiences who like and are used to watching emotional stories. Overall it sums up to a decent weekend treat, 'Brothers' can sure be a onetime watch!!