Brothers (2015 film)
| Brothers | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Karan Malhotra |
| Written by | Siddharth-Garima (Dialogue) |
| Story by | Gavin O'Connor Cliff Dorfman |
| Produced by | Hiroo Yash Johar Karan Johar Endemol India |
| Starring | Akshay Kumar Sidharth Malhotra Jacqueline Fernandez Jackie Shroff[2] |
| Cinematography | Hemant Chaturvedi |
| Edited by | Akiv Ali |
| Music by | Ajay-Atul |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Fox Star Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi[4] |
| Budget | ₹82 crore (US$9.8 million)[5] |
| Box office | ₹85.66 crore (US$10 million) worldwide[6] |
Brothers is an Indian action-drama film, based on Mixed Martial arts (MMA) directed by Karan Malhotra and produced by Dharma Productions, Lionsgate Films and Endemol India.[7][8] The film is an official remake of the 2011 Hollywood film Warrior.[9] It stars Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez in leading roles, while Jackie Shroff and Shefali Shah play the supporting roles. The first look poster of the film was released on 9 March 2015 and film released on 14 August 2015 on Independence Day weekend.[10]
Plot
The story is about two brothers David Fernandes (Akshay Kumar) and Monty Fernandes (Sidharth Malhotra). Gary Fernandes (Jackie Shroff) is their father who is a recovering alcoholic. Situations come across in such a way that both the brothers hate each other and confront each other in a martial arts competition. Jenny Fernandes (Jacqueline Fernandez) is David’s wife. How things turn up and how the brothers get together forms the crux of the story.
Cast
- Akshay Kumar as David
- Sidharth Malhotra as Monty
- Jacqueline Fernandez as Jenny
- Jackie Shroff as Gary
- Shefali Shah as Maria
- Ashutosh Rana as Umesh
- Kareena Kapoor as Special appearance in song "Mera Naam Mary"
- Kiran Kumar as Peter Bregenja a Former Mixed Martial Art Champion.
Soundtrack
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The soundtrack of the album is composed by Ajay-Atul while the lyrics are written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
| No. | Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Brothers Anthem" | Vishal Dadlani | 05:53 |
| 2. | "Gaaye Jaa (Female Version)" | Shreya Ghoshal | 05:42 |
| 3. | "Sapna Jahan" | Sonu Nigam, Neeti Mohan | 05:41 |
| 4. | "Mera Naam Mary" | Chinmayi Sripada | 05:11 |
| 5. | "Gaaye Jaa (Male Version)" | Mohammed Irfan | 05:29 |
| Total length: | 27:56 | ||
Reception
Brothers received mixed reviews and some negative reviews for its direction. Some critics panning the film for its direction, and dramatic scenes, while praise was given for Akshay Kumar's performance and fight sequences.[11]
Trade Analyst Komal Nahta said, “On the whole, Brothers, a mixed martial arts film, may carry mixed reports but it will ultimately prove to be a paying proposal for all concerned. It will do good business in multiplexes and single-screen cinemas, and in ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ class centres.”[12] Film critic Subhash K Jha gave 4 stars out of 5 and said “Brothers may not appeal to those who look for laughter in times of despair.There is barely room for a whiff of a smile in this dark sanguinary and seductive tale of destruction and redemption told in a free-wheeling style that accommodates derivations and innovations without apology or awkwardness.”[13][14] The Times of India(TOI) gave 3 stars out of 5.[15] Bollywood Hungama gave 3 stars out of 5.[16] Koimoi(koimoi.com) gave 2.5 stars out of 5.[17] Film critic Raja Sen for Rediff wrote, "Weighing 158 unbearable minutes, Brothers is nearly 600-times as long as the Rousey win -- and not one-millionth as thrilling." Sen reviewed the characters of the film and concluded, "But that’s all this film has, a ball-busting Kumar and one particular fight that ends with delightful abruptness. Everything else is exhausting." He gave the film 1.5 stars out of 5.[18] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV opines, "For all the hoopla, Brothers, in going for the jugular, punches well below its weight. It makes so much noise that any sensible point about brotherly bonding and filial fidelity that it might be trying to make is completely drowned out by the decibels. Take your earplugs along." He gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5.[19] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu newspaper reviewed, "The problem is, be it emotion or action, Karan is in no hurry to say cut. At times it works for the emotion to seep in but many times over elaboration dilutes the punch. The music is a let down. Kareena Kapoor deserved a better song and choreography for the special appearance."[20] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express summarized, "Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra’s film gets dragged down by its over-wrought mawkishness."[21] At firstpost, critic Deepanjana Pal stated, "Akshay Kumar is hot but with Jackie Shroff and Sidharth Malhotra this film is a hot mess. A few more films like Brothers and Bollywood will have achieved what no amount of litigation can manage — the freedom to copy freely. Because if Gavin O'Connor, who directed and co-wrote Warrior, ever sees how his story has been brutalised, he might just go on a campaign claiming that intellectual property rights be damned, Hollywood is better off not being associated with Bollywood remakes."[22]
References
- ^ "Brothers (2015)". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra to share screen space in 'Warrior'". Mid Day.
- ^ "Endemol India and Lionsgate to remake Warrior in Hindi". The Indian Express. Indian Express Limited.
- ^ "American film 'Warrior' to be remade in Hindi". Mid Day.
- ^ http://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2015/08/brothers-budget-and-first-day-box.html?showComment=1439603710476
- ^ http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/brothers-collects-15-cr-from-overseas-grosses-85-cr-worldwide/
- ^ "Sidharth to train in mixed martial arts for Warrior remake". India Today. Living Media. 13 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ "BROTHERS Movie Reivew: The fight director makes BROTHERS look good". Glamsham. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ "Karan Malhotra to direct Warrior with Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ "'Brothers' trailer: Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra pack a punch!". Mid Day. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ "Brothers review roundup-Its a so-so action film". Internatonal Business Times.
- ^ https://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2015/08/14/brothers/
- ^ http://skjbollywoodnews.com/2015/08/brothers-movie-review/4135392.html
- ^ http://top10wala.in/brothers-movie-review-by-top-critics/
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Brothers/movie-review/48480933.cms
- ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/745117
- ^ http://www.koimoi.com/movie/brothers/?type=review
- ^ Sen, Raja (14 August 2015). "Review: Brothers is so bad it should be disqualified". Rediff.com. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (14 August 2015). "Brothers movie review". NDTV India.
- ^ Kumar, Anuj. "Brothers: Fraternal fracas". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ^ "Brothers movie review". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Brothers review". Firstpost. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
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