Adrien Brody and Rachael Weisz are excellent in this movie. This is not, however, a good movie for children. There is a lot of swearing and violence.
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The Brothers Bloom
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Adventure and romance mix in bold, irreverent dramedy.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Brothers Bloom
Parents need to know that there's plenty to delight teens in this charming, irreverent crime dramedy, even if the material verges on the mature. It explores the complex relationship between adult siblings -- in this case, con men who lie and swindle for a living -- whose paths have begun to diverge. Expect some salty language (including "s--t") and violence (including gun use, explosions, and severe beatings). But ultimately it's more lighthearted than not and genuinely moving.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how this movie compares to other heist movies. What do those kinds of films tend to have in common? Families can also discuss the characters' relationships and what they learn. What do the brothers get out of their scams? Why do they feel differently about it later in life? Do they love each other? How does Stephen continue to act like the older brother later in life?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Average plot, Great acting!
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Why bother?
Went to see it with my 17-year-old son, and neither of us really enjoyed the movie. Too many loose ends and plot lines that didn't add up. Also, the violence really turned me off, and the "I feel horny" scene was just embarrassing. It was one of those movies that leaves you with a hollow feeling at the end, like "why did we waste our time and money seeing this?"
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| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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