Greece Hotels Travel - Brotherhood - The Complete First Season
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Manufacturer: Showtime Ent.
Starring: Jason Isaacs, Jason Clarke, Annabeth Gish, Frank Ridley, Kevin Chapman
Directed By: Brian Kirk, Edward Bianchi, Henry Bromell, Jean de Segonzac, Leslie Libman
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097368507845
Format: AC-3
Label: Showtime Ent.
Manufacturer: Showtime Ent.
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Showtime Ent.
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-09-26
Running Time: 583
Studio: Showtime Ent.
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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A working-class Irish family is torn between right and wrong when two brothers live out their destinies on opposite sides of the law. BROTHERHOOD tells the story of two brothers who sometimes share a twisted sense of moral compromise--each with his own skewed, idealistic vision of what makes the American dream.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Brotherhood is a crime to miss
Comment: Just like "Weeds", what a great series. That's filmed in one of the best states on the planet (RI). Brotherhood has an incredible cast that you even up having real emotion for. keep it up Showtime!!
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Summary: A rare, "off-your-radar" series
Comment: Wow, what a season. After finishing S1 of Brotherhood, I can fully appreciate what it truly is, that being one of the strongest shows out today.
Initially, it seemed a mish-mash of The Wire, The Sopranos, and a little dash of The Shield (and I'm not saying I don't love each of those series as well, but I wasnt feeling anything "new"), but it has developed into its own powerful entity that is almost completely independent of anything else.
This has turned into one of my favorite shows - the depth of acting and the complete lack of judgement about the actions of the players. Jason Isaacs is amazing, as the psychotic yet loyal gangster, and Kevin Chapman is pure, vicious evil as the mob boss Freddie. Acting is Brotherhood's strong point, and it is refreshing to find a show so well put together, and a shame that we as viewers don't find this often, or demand that drama have this kind of character development.
A truly 5-star show.
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Summary: Complex and Riveting Cable Drama
Comment: Ever since I started working in television back in summer 2000, my actual TV viewing for leisure has become rare. It's not by choice, but a problem with time. I actually love the boob tube, and occasionally I catch a show or two when I get the chance. But many viewers and critics argue that pay cable television is where today's best programs are. That is where a major problem lies for me. I've been on the outs with pay cable for many years now.
Then came the recent TV on DVD explosion. Now I'm catching up.
The first season of Showtime's Brotherhood aired in summer 2006. Since the DVD set was released in late September of the same year, the cable giant wasted no time in putting this into the hands of fans and newcomers like me. It is a smart move. With 11 good episodes and a cliffhanger season ender, it almost makes me want to subscribe to Showtime just to see how the story resolves.
The show follows the lives of two brothers in the Providence, Rhode Island Irish-American neighborhood known as "The Hill". It's a blue-collar neighborhood with roots in old-world ways of street justice and shady dealings. Tommy Caffee (Jason Clarke) is a family man and local politician who is out to protect the community and its best interests. His world is turned around when his gangster brother Michael (Jason Isaacs) returns to "The Hill" after a seven-year absence to regain control of the seedy underworld.
Many reviewers have compared the show to The Sopranos, describing it as a "lower-middle class" Sopranos. That may be a perfect comparison, but I have never watched the Emmy-winning former, so I haven't the basis to make such comparison. But the drama is good. The writing and performances make you question who the 'good' guys and 'bad' guys really are. You actually root for Michael (the murderous gangster brother) just as much as you root for Tommy.
Freddie Cork (Kevin Chapman) is the heart of the underworld on "The Hill" and employs Michael after he returns. It's Freddie and his unlawful band of henchmen, along with Michael Caffee and sidekick Pete, who twist facts, make shady deals and murder all in the name of money and power. Cork owns a local bar which serves as the central headquarters for all this 'business'; and it's Cork who provides a major thrust in the series, creating an apex of evil that's both charming and sinister.
But to discount the rest of the storylines and downplay the colorful cast of supporting characters would be a shame. Younger brother Tommy has his own battles to win as a junior member of the state senate representing the Hill. Though steeped in moral values and full of integrity, he doesn't always make the moral decision you'd expect and often looks like his brother when working the political machine to achieve personal gain. He is basically clueless when it comes to his family's needs. His beautiful wife is addicted to alcohol and drugs and his 13-year old daughter has struggles of her own.
Rounding out the show with complex storylines of their own are local state cops Declan and Ralph, the former a friend of the Caffee brothers since his youth. Actress Fionnula Flanagan plays the Caffee's mother, a tough-minded, hard working woman who would rather turn the other cheek to her son's downfalls.
There are too many storylines and characters to list here but it's great storytelling for fans of recent crime and drama genres that are displayed proudly on pay cable television, where there are no barriers on content and creative freedom is at its maximum. Brotherhood is a hard working, gritty crime drama worthy of joining the club. I can't wiat for Season Two.
(originally posted at my website: jasonhink.com)
Customer Rating:
Summary: a great show of family
Comment: Brotherhood is was of the best television shows that has come out recently. I was a big fan of the Sopranos and they are not alike. Jason Clark and Anna Beth Gish are fantastic as the troubled wife and ambitious politician. Jason Isaacs however is brilliant in his part. People need to understand that they are developing his character. This is only the first season and he is working his way up the food chain. People critisize this show because Jason Isaacs part is not tough enough and should already have taken over, but give it time. This is street crime at its best. The Italian mafia is its own thing, and Soprano pretty much started out on top. Here we get to watch the lead evil brother develope. On the other had we also get to see the good politian brother show that the apple does not fall far from the tree. Although he believes he is righteous, we can see throughout the season he also is devoloping into his ouw monster. This show is outstanding and i hope the second season delivers.
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Summary: Love this show!!!!!
Comment: Love the characters and story line. Couldn't wait to see the next episode. That is another good reason for getting the seasons. You don't have to wait from week to week.
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