The story follows a man with a murderous alter ego. Moore will play a tough detective whose devotion to her craft catches the attention and respect of the serial killer she is hunting, which leads to a symbiotic relationship.
This has got to be one of the two greatest roles I've ever seen Kevin Costner play (the other would be his portrayal of Jim Garrison in JFK). He worked so well with William Hurt in this film. They were both so sadistically humerous at times and the next moment, a stone cold killer. I don't think I ever saw him get angry in this movie. He was always claim, and even if he didn't have control of a situation, he accepted it and moved on. I really admired his performance and to an extent, his character in this film. Demi Moore was passable as a detective, however I was very happy to see Dane Cook (whom I have enjoyed since his WAITING days and even before), expand his range as a serious actor. Some here probably don't give a sh*t but at least the man is trying to not fall into the same pithole Adam Sandler and his career have gone. Finally, young Danielle Panabaker was very enjoyable as Costner's daughter, getting more grown-ups roles away from the YOURS, MINE AND OURS and SKY HIGHS of her career.
It's very sad for me to see this film has (as of last weekend), brought in $18.7 million and was the #7 movie in the country. At the local theater here in New York, their down to 2 showtimes per day so I'm thinking they're going to pull it pretty soon. Hopefully, MGM makes some of its money back through DVD rentals and sales. They just didn't push the film. I saw 1 trailer for it before a film. I never saw one on TV.
My only real beef with the film was the ending. They had the ball on the 1-yard line and f*cking fumbled it! Other than that disappointment, this film was great and definitely in my Top 3 for 2007 thus far. If you enjoy Kevin Costner and his work, and this film is still in your local theater, please go see it. I'm not even telling you to go, I'm asking nicely so this film will hopefully gross a little more. This could be why so many remakes and sequels are made because nobody supports the original work like MR. BROOKS.
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Just one last note of commentary. I love it now that actors are able to go outside of their "realms" so to speak. I loved Robin Williams as the villain in DEATH TO SMOOCHY, INSOMNIA, and ONE HOUR PHOTO. Likewise, I loved Kurt Russell as a bad guy in DEATH PROOF/GRINDHOUSE and now Kevin Costner as a serial killer. All I can say from Hollywood is please give me more!
