Fresh
The film, which argues that blood brotherhood is stronger than political brotherhoods, vibrates with their youthful energy and ardor.
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
My Brother Is an Only Child
Sometimes the things we fight about are what brings us closest together.
2007 · 1h 48m · R
Comedy, Drama, History
Directed by
Daniele Luchetti
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My Brother Is an Only Child
Overview
Accio and Manrico are siblings from a working-class family in 1960s Italy: older Manrico is handsome, charismatic, and loved by all, while younger Accio is sulky, hot-headed, and treats life as a battleground — much to his parents' chagrin. After the former is drawn into left-wing politics, Accio joins the fascists out of spite, but his flimsy beliefs are put to test when he falls for Manrico's like-minded girlfriend.
Director and cast
- Daniele Luchetti Director
- Elio Germano as Accio Benassi
- Riccardo Scamarcio as Manrico Benassi
- Angela Finocchiaro as Amelia Benassi
- Massimo Popolizio as Ettore Benassi
- Ascanio Celestini as Father Cavalli
- Diane Fleri as Francesca
- Alba Rohrwacher as Violetta Benassi
- Vittorio Emanuele Propizio as Teen Accio
- Claudio Botosso Cast
- Antonino Bruschetta Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
84%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The linkage in this movie between politics and family dynamics is a point well taken, but the movie -- whose sense of frenetic activity going nowhere is captured by Luchetti's buoyant camera -- does go on and on before anyone learns anything.
Philip Marchand, Toronto Star
Fresh
Sometimes, under a torrent of social pressures, water runs faster, if not thicker, than blood, and even the strongest bonds drown in the flood.
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Fresh
You don't need a degree in political science to love this film...The film entertainingly demonstrates that the bonds of blood are stronger than those of ideology.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh
That it clicks is largely due to the daredevil chemistry of the actors playing the brothers, who can be a handful whenever they're together.
John Hartl, Seattle Times
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