Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best
Comedy
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2012
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Recently dumped by his girlfriend, underachiever Alex (O'Nan) embarks on an impromptu road trip with his new bandmate, the eccentric Jim (Michael Weston). By channeling their inner children and giving a new meaning to the term "lo-fi," Alex and Jim find their unique style by bringing the sound of children's instruments to their unsuspecting fans. Playing a series of bizarre shows and experiencing multiple near-disasters, Alex and Jim's persistence takes them on a true coming-of-age journey
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Details
Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
98 min
Release date:
21 Sep 2012
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
2 wins
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
While the movie itself is an uneven, sometimes preachy affair, it's alive with possibilities whenever [Weston's] on screen.
– John Hartl,
Seattle Times,
27 Sep 2012
fresh:
Initially, this low-budget film writes a lot of checks on the First National Bank of Whimsy, but I was astonished when none of them bounced.
– Kyle Smith,
New York Post,
21 Sep 2012
fresh:
A likably goofy, lo-fi indie propelled by the syncopations of a cheesy keyboard - and the cheesy dreams of its hapless heroes.
– Steven Rea,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
20 Sep 2012
rotten:
Inner child? Open road? No, this film is actually about Mr. O'Nan and his wan, scruffy innocence.
– Andy Webster,
New York Times,
20 Sep 2012
rotten:
An indie about-tell me if this sounds familiar-a brokenhearted sad sack who travels cross-country with a weirdo and a too-hot-for-these-dorks woman on a road trip of healing and self-actualization.
– Nick Schager,
Village Voice,
18 Sep 2012