Brotherly Love

R

Released Apr 24, 2015

1 hr. 29 min.

Drama

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In Philadelphia, a high-school basketball player, his sister and their older brother face life-changing decisions as they struggle to make something of themselves.

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#1 keke palmer movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Threw me for a loop. I love this movie! Really good!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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This is a realistic and relatable Philadelphia story about a star basketball player named Sergio Taylor. While he attends the famous Overbrook High School he tries to navigate his way through the trials and tribulations he faces his senior year. Sergio and his siblings experience life changing events through-out the movie while they all try to make a better future for themselves. Jackie, his sister begins dating her new boyfriend Chris who is from the rival side "the hill" un-liked by their brother at first but, he will later grow fond of him. His well respected brother, June who is from "the bottom" is involved in the ongoing city side and drug related drama. June's drama causes their mother to gain injury and while they try to stick together Jackie discovers life transforming information. Sergio tries to overcome it all by focusing on his future in basketball but, when money runs low he is peer pressured into another hustle. The plot is drama fulfilling without a dull moment making you want to cling on to every scene. The twisted, surprising, and unexpected ending will leave you in awe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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I loved it. you'll get attached to the characters and the twist at the end had me on the edge

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01/30/23

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This movie has trash talking in it as well as swearing I found some moments Funny

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Loved it. Drama. Suspense. Unpredictable! Exciting. Sad. Awesome.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Jamal Hill

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Keke Palmer

Jackie

Cory Hardrict

June

Romeo

Sean

Eric D. Hill Jr.

Sergio

Macy Gray

Mrs. Taylor

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Farran Smith Nehme

New York Post

Despite the blazing guns, this script is not so tough.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 23, 2015

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

Brotherly Love is about a specific place, but it functions as a character drama, with the real focus not on what happens on the streets but rather how it impacts individuals, families, and communities.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 1, 2023

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

Palmer gives her character edge and a romantic Achilles heel, and it’s not enough to paper over the character and the plot’s many blind spots.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 23, 2023

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

The movie has a gritty urban atmosphere and the performances are strong -- when writer/director Jamal Hill lets the actors get a word in edgewise.

Rated: 2/5

May 30, 2015

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Wilson Morales

BlackFilm.com

This ensemble film brings in enough elements from comedy to drama that it becomes a moving, enjoyable treat highlighted by surprising performances.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 24, 2015

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Kam Williams

Baret News

A gritty, inner-city saga of Shakespearean proportions shot on location in West Philadelphia. Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art though Romeo? I be hanging with my homeys, mama!

Rated: 3/4

Apr 21, 2015

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Synopsis

In Philadelphia, a high-school basketball player, his sister and their older brother face life-changing decisions as they struggle to make something of themselves.

Director: Jamal Hill
Screenwriter: Jamal Hill
Distributor: Freestyle Releasing
Production Co: Flavor Unit
Rating: R (Language|Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $477.5K

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