The Brothers Bloom

I recently saw the Brothers Bloom and actually really enjoyed it. When I first saw the trailer a few years ago, I was really eager to see the film. Later, the film came out to really mixed reviews and didn't have a very wide release, so I am just now getting a chance to see it.

The film follows two brothers, Stephen and Bloom. As children, they were moved from foster home to foster home. They very quickly learn that they can only rely on each other. They manage to survive by becoming con artists. The film quickly fast-forwards to their lives as young men. They are still conning. Stephen is the mastermind, Bloom is the actor, and Bang Bang (a silent and mysterious Japanese woman that simply appeared to them one day) has a knack for blowing things up. The majority of the film takes place during what they have decided will be their last con. The victim is a very eccentric and lonely heiress named Penelope Stamp.

I really enjoyed this movie. It has everything that you would expect from a a caper-film of this kind. There is humor, romance, and very genuine emotion. The dialogue is well-timed and witty, and the actors really seem to pull everything together. No actor particularly stood out, because it was truly an ensemble film. Mark Ruffalo (Stephen), Adrien Brody (Bloom), Rinko Kikuchi (Bang Bang), and Rachel Weisz (Penelope) were all really wonderful.

I would definitely recommend this film. It is really a must-see!