'Brothers' is a drama about a U.S. marine serving in Afghanistan (Toby McGuire) who leaves to serve his country just as his brother (Jake Gyllenhaal) leaves jail. After the marine reportedly dying, Gyllenhaal inadvertently begins to fill the role of playful father to the children of a weeping widow (Natalie Portman). While only going as far as a kiss with the brother of the deceased, things have changed when Portman discovers her husband is not dead after all.
This film is excellently directed by Jim Sheridan-a director that always seems to be in control. This is especially true of the performance of his actors. This film more than anything explores the psychological trauma of war on an intimate, micro level. It explores the emotions of a family in such situations. The psychological trauma of the returning marine has significant effect on his family. Sheridan did especially well in choosing the child actors in this film, who portray brilliantly the devastating emotional effects their daddy can so powerfully display. This film is recommended.
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