The Brothers Bloom

2008 PG-13 1h 53m Blu-ray / DVD

The Brothers Bloom

2008 PG-13 1h 53m Blu-ray / DVD
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The Brothers Bloom made a name for themselves as the world's best con men. Now, the younger is ready to retire, but his brother lures him into one last job. What he hasn't counted on, though, is falling for their mark, an adventure-seeking heiress.
Cast
Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rinko Kikuchi, Robbie Coltrane, Maximilian Schell, Ricky Jay, Zachary Gordon, Max Records, Andy Nyman
Director
Rian Johnson
Format
Blu-ray DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.40:1
Subtitles
English SDH, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.40:1
Subtitles
English SDH, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
No
Audio
English: DTS 5.1 HD, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers. PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
age 14+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 14+
age 14+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that there's plenty to delight teens in this charming, irreverent crime dramedy, even if the material verges on the mature. It explores the complex relationship between adult siblings -- in this case, con men who lie and swindle for a living -- whose paths have begun to diverge. Expect some salty language (including "s--t") and violence (including gun use, explosions, and severe beatings). But ultimately it's more lighthearted than not and genuinely moving.

Sexual Content

A woman's dormant desires are awakened; she declares herself 'horny' and acts it. Some kissing and sex implied. A couple is shown under the covers.

Violence

A fair amount of violence. The lead characters are con men who brandish guns and have enemies. One character loves to blow things up -- and does. People beat each other, sometimes to a bloody pulp; they also shoot at each other and get shot in return. A main character stabs another man's hands with a broken liquor bottle.

Language

Quite colorful, including words like 'piss', 'hell', 'goddamn' and 's--t'.

Social Behavior

Although the two main characters make a living by swindling others, one appears to be pained by his career path (the other relishes creating scenarios that allow them to steal). A man lies repeatedly to a woman that he actually doesn't want to hurt.

Consumerism

No obvious product placement. Some authors are mentioned by name, and there's some hotel signage.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Characters smoke and drink, sometimes at the same time.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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