The Brothers Bloom

When the younger of two notorious sibling con artists announces a plan to go legit, his brother implores him to carry out one last swindle in the eagerly anticipated sophomore feature from Brick writer/director Rian Johnson. Tired of a life on the run, a confidence man who has dedicated his life to ...more

The Brothers Bloom is a quirky comedy that on the surface appears to be a Wes Anderson wannabe, complete with colorful visuals, opulent set pieces, and eccentric, stylish characters. But unexpected plot twists and heartfelt romance make writer/director Rian Johnson’s film more charming and accessible than his predecessor’s work. Part caper, part romance, Bloom stars Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody as brothers Stephen and Bloom, who, after a bleak childhood shuttling between foster homes, have ...more

A whimsical throwback to old fashioned con movies like Trouble in Paradise and Charade, The Brothers Bloom is pretty freaking delightful. It’s the sophomore effort of writer/director Rian Johnson, whose debut film Brick melded neo-Noir dialogue and high school drama into one uniform, hyper-stylized alloy. The Brothers Bloom mixes modes in this way as well, but it draws on a broader catalogue of inspiration, and definitely goes for something way more boisterous and playful. It starts with the ...more