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Title: Mr. Brooks
Post by: Chris L on October 28, 2007, 10:40:43 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21XMTSHgX3L._AA115_.jpg)
Now available on dvd! 

Tom was right.  This is like an absurd "Build-a-Movie Game" idea come to life.  Good for some chuckles. 

I wonder how it compares to that show Dexter?
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: Andy on October 28, 2007, 12:01:07 PM
speaking of, I need to finish Dexter.  I got to ep 8 and got relocated so I haven't gotten a chance to finish it.

This movie looked interesting.
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: Martin on October 28, 2007, 01:21:53 PM
I watched Mr Brooks a couple of weeks ago. So awful on so many levels. Build-a-movie indeed.

Dexter is very good, at least the first season - I think they're stretching it now, four eps into the second.
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: Beth on October 29, 2007, 11:12:07 PM
i can't get into dexter. i'm not usually put off by black comedy, but i watched the first four episodes and they made me feel icky inside. i couldn't sleep afterward.

plus i can't see that actress who plays his girlfriend as anyone other than darla from buffy.

maybe i should give it another chance and watch it while i have company?
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: samir on September 09, 2008, 09:37:10 AM
Videogum inducted Mr. Brooks into their "Worst films of all time" canon.

http://videogum.com/archives/the-hunt-for-the-worst-movie-of-all-time/the-hunt-for-the-worst-movie-o-22_020021.html
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: cutout on September 09, 2008, 11:00:35 AM
If they'd keep Dexter limited to 2 (well-constructed, meaningful) seasons, ala The UK Office, it'd be perfect for me. I don't want to look that deeply into a story that dark for more than about 12 episodes. After a while, it just feels like wallowing in gore & violence, rather than trying to understand it.
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 09, 2008, 04:40:09 PM
i can't get into dexter. i'm not usually put off by black comedy, but i watched the first four episodes and they made me feel icky inside. i couldn't sleep afterward.

plus i can't see that actress who plays his girlfriend as anyone other than darla from buffy.

maybe i should give it another chance and watch it while i have company?


i recommend this.  a friend brought season 2 over and a group of us watched it.  it works especially well in this atmosphere- if something was ridiculous, i'd blurt it out.  everyone had a good laugh. 
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: Matthew_S on April 29, 2010, 11:12:46 AM
Videogum inducted Mr. Brooks into their "Worst films of all time" canon.

http://videogum.com/archives/the-hunt-for-the-worst-movie-of-all-time/the-hunt-for-the-worst-movie-o-22_020021.html


Mr. Brooks, on May 13th, will be discussed in the AV Club's New Cult Canon.  What are the chances TheBestShow is mentioned in the writeup?  ;D
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: Christina on April 29, 2010, 11:52:18 AM

Mr. Brooks, on May 13th, will be discussed in the AV Club's New Cult Canon.  What are the chances TheBestShow is mentioned in the writeup?  ;D

If it isn't, Twitter's gonna splode.
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: snogrog on July 30, 2010, 12:01:32 AM
I watched Mr Brooks a couple of weeks ago. So awful on so many levels. Build-a-movie indeed.

Dexter is very good, at least the first season - I think they're stretching it now, four eps into the second.

Thoughts on Season 4 of Dexter, 2007 Martin?
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: Martin on July 30, 2010, 10:17:48 AM
Haven't seen it! Everybody tells me S4 was incredible, but I bolted a couple of episodes into S3.
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: Sarah on July 30, 2010, 10:41:41 AM
Is season 3 the one with Jimmy Smits?  If so, I did the same.
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: snogrog on July 30, 2010, 03:37:27 PM
Oh man, Season 3 TOTALLY gets awesome. And Season 4 is incredible. Lithgow is FRIGHTENING.
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: orator on July 30, 2010, 03:44:00 PM
I think the show is pretty consistent. So if you get tired of it after a season or two, I wouldn't bother with any more of it. I love it all.
Title: Re: Mr. Brooks
Post by: snogrog on July 30, 2010, 08:26:14 PM
I will say, season 2 is weak. And the beginning of Season 3 takes a while to get going. But once Smits and Dexter start hanging out I was in. And season 4 from the get go was great. Only got better when you saw Lithgow and Hall going at it.