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Mr. Brooks

2007Movie2 h 0 minR

59

DecentGoodWatch score

59

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

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

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by: Bruce A. Evans
Written by: Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon
Produced by: Kevin Costner, Jim Wilson, Raynold Gideon
Music by: Ramin Djawadi

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Facts

May 31, 2007 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released: May 31, 2007
Runtime: 2 h 0 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $20 million
Box office: $48 million
Available in: 36 countries

Tropes

Villainous Lineage, Deadpan Snarker, Day Dream Surprise +9

12 of 63 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Brooks?"

Questions about Mr. Brooks

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Where can I stream Mr. Brooks?

In the United States, Mr. Brooks streams on Paramount+. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Mr. Brooks worth watching?

59

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (51).

Will I feel good after watching Mr. Brooks?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Mr. Brooks use?

Villainous LineageDeadpan SnarkerDay Dream SurpriseGood Girls Avoid Abortion"Well Done, Son" GuyToo Dumb to LiveDaddy's Little VillainChronic VillainyThe Glasses Come OffWedding Ring RemovalForeshadowingFailed a Spot Checkand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Villainous Lineage, Deadpan Snarker, and Day Dream Surprise.