Brothers (2024) is a crime comedy that delves into the chaotic lives of twin brothers, J.D. “Jady” Munger (Peter Dinklage) and Mike “Moke” Munger (Josh Brolin), who hail from a family entrenched in criminal activities. The film, directed by Max Barbakow and penned by Macon Blair, explores themes of family dysfunction, loyalty, and the pursuit of redemption.

The narrative begins by highlighting the brothers’ contrasting paths: Jady, embodying the archetype of a small-time crook, lands in prison following a botched heist, while Moke strives for normalcy, securing a job at a fast-food restaurant and settling into a conventional life with his girlfriend, Abby (Taylour Paige). The plot gains momentum when Jady, upon his early release from prison, persuades Moke to join him in a final heist aimed at retrieving a stash of emeralds stolen by their estranged mother, Cath Munger (Glenn Close). This mission not only tests their fraternal bond but also thrusts them into a series of unpredictable and perilous situations.

The film’s strength lies in its ensemble cast. Dinklage delivers a spirited performance as the impulsive and cunning Jady, while Brolin portrays Moke with a nuanced blend of vulnerability and resilience. Close’s depiction of Cath adds depth to the narrative, presenting a matriarch whose return complicates the brothers’ already tumultuous relationship. Brendan Fraser, in the role of Farful, a judge with dubious morals, injects additional complexity and dark humor into the storyline.