Mr. Brooks

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Mr. Brooks

R

Released Jun 1, 2007

2h 1m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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Well-respected businessman Earl Brooks (Kevin Costner) has a secret: Beneath his family-man facade lurks a murderous alter-ego named Marshall (William Hurt). Brooks struggles with his addiction to killing, but Marshall enjoys his grisly hobby too much to let go. Finally, Brooks resolves to commit one final murder, but a voyeur (Dane Cook) witnesses it and blackmails him to continue. With a detective (Demi Moore) hot on his trail, Brooks/Marshall must spin an increasingly elaborate web.

Critics Consensus

The setup is intriguing, but Mr. Brooks overstuffs itself with twists and subplots, becoming more preposterous as it goes along.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

The good news: there are many twists, turns, subplots and surprises that the coming attractions don't even hint at. The bad news: these twists and turns are so preposterous, or so irrelevant, that they undermine the movie they're meant to tart up.

Apr 7, 2008

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

Costner gives a nicely underplayed performance and the film is well enough made to be watchable, if only to find out what enormity will be perpetrated next, and by whom.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 12, 2007

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Costner's double-act with Hurt is a wicked pleasure, like The Odd Couple with a psychopathic twist.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 12, 2007

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

It’s oddly entertaining, as long as you lower your threshold of disbelief ...

Feb 8, 2025

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Brooks is ultimately even scarier because his family life - or the facade behind which he hides - is so incredibly normal.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 27, 2020

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

While Costner does his part, ultimately "Brooks" fails -- with a convoluted plot that seems more preposterous the more you think about it.

Nov 21, 2019

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Callum O

“Mr. Brooks” is a disappointing film. While it presents an interesting lead character with great potential for a unique serial killer thriller, it is ultimately failed by a bad script. The plot relies on predictable and lazy plot drivers, which feel uninspired and hinder the film’s momentum. Surprisingly slow, the movie's two-hour runtime is really felt, as the narrative meanders and struggles to build genuine tension or engage the viewer. Overall, what could have been a compelling psychological thriller ends up feeling like a sluggish, squandered opportunity.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Gregory S

Pretty underrated performance by Costner. Excellent movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 1 minute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Nudity, Language, Some Graphic Sexual Content and Strong Bloody Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $28,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Rolla G

Brooks is ultimately even scarier because his family life - or the facade behind which he hides - is so incredibly normal.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Kyle M

Despite the unfathomable twisted core per the subject, the “Natural Born Killers” joining “Fight Club” presents compelling showcases for Costner, Hurt and Moore with intellectual commitment amid the storyline’s intriguing outlook with persuasive potential that wasn’t pursued alongside few missed opportunities. Shortly put, it may be sickening at its center but it’s bearably entertaining. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Alf N

Feels like it was written for Nicolas Cage but we got stuck with dry as dirt Kevin Costner. He is the failure, not the plot. Hate Mr Smith as well. Lame.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Synopsis

Well-respected businessman Earl Brooks (Kevin Costner) has a secret: Beneath his family-man facade lurks a murderous alter-ego named Marshall (William Hurt). Brooks struggles with his addiction to killing, but Marshall enjoys his grisly hobby too much to let go. Finally, Brooks resolves to commit one final murder, but a voyeur (Dane Cook) witnesses it and blackmails him to continue. With a detective (Demi Moore) hot on his trail, Brooks/Marshall must spin an increasingly elaborate web.

Director: Bruce A. Evans
Producer: Kevin Costner, Raynold Gideon, Jim Wilson
Screenwriter: Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Tig Productions
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Some Graphic Sexual Content|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 15, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $28.5M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)