Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?!

KenK · 11-10-2009, 09:24 AM

I'm sure there are a lot of different opinions on the film, but I really thought it was one of the better mainstream thrillers to come out in the last few years, and definitely left me with a lot more respect for Costner in recent years (his roles haven't been that varied in the last ten to fifteen years). Not to mention the whole dynamic between him and William Hurt was just brilliant. Demi Moore's character, I could take or leave, but other than that, I really thought this was a fun little film, and yes, it does work as a stand-alone, and I supposed it'd be fine if it stayed that way, but I can't help thinking what other stories could be told with this character.

SoulManX · 11-10-2009, 09:47 AM

KenK I agree I would love to see him teach his daughter how to be better at killing...nothing like father daughter time

Prison Mike · 11-10-2009, 10:15 AM

that movie was like Dexter: The Movie. I loved it.

SoulManX · 11-10-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by prison mike

that movie was like dexter: The movie. I loved it.

SWAT · 11-10-2009, 10:54 AM

The movie wasen't bad... Could have lost the plot line with Demi Moore. But as said... Costner and Hurt were good.

KenK · 11-10-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Mike

that movie was like Dexter: The Movie. I loved it.

Well, Brooks doesn't really discriminate between good or evil people. But you do have Marshall acting like his "Dark Passenger", basically. And it's great that they have a tangible character that Brooks actually sees and speaks with.

Prison Mike · 11-10-2009, 11:08 AM

yeah, I loved Hurt in the movie. Also, Brooks keeping this secret life away from his family just reminded me so much of Dexter. Plus, Brooks was well-liked and respected. Nobody would suspect him as a serial killer.

dark_b · 11-10-2009, 11:29 AM

it was like a dexter-version.

i think the movie was good. i dont see where the sequel could go.

Eklypze · 11-10-2009, 08:47 PM

Ok now this is bizarre! I watched this movie last nite for like the 4th time cuz well I couldnt sleep and nothing else was on and I kept thinking to myself that it is truly deserving of a sequel. I love this film and whoever said its like Dexter the Movie is absolutely right. There really needa be more inventive serial killer movies like this out. Screw all those crappy killer biopics. Although Gacy with Mark Holton (Fat guy from PeWees Big Adventure) was monumentally disturbing

**Hunter Rider** · 11-10-2009, 10:17 PM

I think Mr Brooks is one of the true hidden gems of the last few years, the ending left it open for a very interesting sequel.

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Originally Posted by dark_b

it was like a dexter-version.

i think the movie was good. i dont see where the sequel could go.

Dealing with the fact his daughter is most likely just like him.

xwolverine2 · 11-10-2009, 10:19 PM

dane cook hurt it....

but it was still an amaaazing movie

xwolverine2 · 11-10-2009, 10:20 PM

dane cook hurt it....

but it was still an amaaazing movie

dark_b · 11-11-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunter Rider

Dealing with the fact his daughter is most likely just like him.

ohhhh i forgot. it ended with the daughter scene right?

i think Costner also delivered a good performance.

I SEE SPIDEY · 11-11-2009, 01:08 AM

Mr Brooks is a gem?

Where the f**k am I? I feel like Alice in Wonderland.

Figs · 11-11-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by I SEE SPIDEY

Mr Brooks is a gem?

Where the f**k am I? I feel like Alice in Wonderland.

It all depends on your thoughts on Costner. If you hate Costner, you're obviously not going to like this film. If you like Costner or think he's alright you might enjoy the film.

Personally I think he's the sole reason why people who hate it...hate it. The movie itself is pretty good. Would have been better without Dane Cook but we all know how that turns out.

Wolfwood · 11-11-2009, 03:48 PM

I actually think it was pretty much the only role Dane Cook was decent in.

Eklypze · 11-11-2009, 06:22 PM

I agree this was like Dane Cooks only good role. He actually fit the role perfectly just the way he was so excited and moronicly naive was great.

Hush · 11-11-2009, 11:55 PM

Yeah Dane was GREAT in the flick, a very good supporting role for him.

AlteredEgo · 11-12-2009, 01:09 AM

glad to see i wasnt the only one. i've seen a lot of people with the same reaction as I SEE SPIDEY's.

KenK · 11-12-2009, 08:17 AM

It's just a straightforward, no pretense kind of film. It didn't try to over-think things or go out of its way to be too clever. It was smart, but it wasn't trying too hard to show the audience how smart it was. I don't think anyone was really shocked when

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

, but the way that scene played out was fantastic.

scifiwolf · 11-12-2009, 08:54 AM

Yeah, the surprises weren't jaw-dropping, but still very well done. I don't know that I would want a sequel to this, though. I really don't want the ambiguity of his daughter's personality destroyed. The uncertainty is what made that plotline so compelling, and subsequently, the movie. I think they could go the route of US Marshalls and do a movie with Demi Moore's character.

Eklypze · 11-12-2009, 05:26 PM

I think itd be great if they had another serial killer show up and it be like Brooks and Marshall against this other serial killer. I mean cmon this movie was alot like Dexter and it did have the Hangman which in all honesty was a weak ass character (killer wise) I think they could do something great. I really dont know if I would want to see him training his daughter though

Lasirius · 11-12-2009, 07:27 PM

I forgot all about this film, it is great and like others have said it is truly deserving for a sequel. I remember reading a while back, Costner saying that it was part of a trilogy.

Doctor Jones · 11-12-2009, 07:35 PM

I can't believe people actually like this film. I haven't seen it, but I remember seeing commercials, I thought for sure this was gonna be a **** fest. Then I looked in the tv guide an saw that this thing has three and a half stars out of four. Really??

KenK · 11-13-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jones

I can't believe people actually like this film. I haven't seen it, but I remember seeing commercials, I thought for sure this was gonna be a **** fest. Then I looked in the tv guide an saw that this thing has three and a half stars out of four. Really??

Your Opinion = INVALID

11-10-2009, 09:24 AM	#1
KenK Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Tenth Circle of Hell(aka Oxon Hill, MD) Posts: 10,297	Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! I'm sure there are a lot of different opinions on the film, but I really thought it was one of the better mainstream thrillers to come out in the last few years, and definitely left me with a lot more respect for Costner in recent years (his roles haven't been that varied in the last ten to fifteen years). Not to mention the whole dynamic between him and William Hurt was just brilliant. Demi Moore's character, I could take or leave, but other than that, I really thought this was a fun little film, and yes, it does work as a stand-alone, and I supposed it'd be fine if it stayed that way, but I can't help thinking what other stories could be told with this character. __________________ The Future Ex-Wife Showdown: The Fast And The Furious Edition Star Trek Into Darkness Review Lisbeth Salander Four Ways

11-10-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
SoulManX I like to move it! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Check the avvy... Posts: 10,983	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! KenK I agree I would love to see him teach his daughter how to be better at killing...nothing like father daughter time

11-10-2009, 10:15 AM	#3
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SWAT Posse Magnet Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Norway. Posts: 6,748	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! The movie wasen't bad... Could have lost the plot line with Demi Moore. But as said... Costner and Hurt were good. __________________ -James Ransone for Weasle in DЄΛDPOOL- \|So Why Then, Has All My Life Made No Sound? - And Are Your Eyes Closing... Even Now? My Life Made No Sound - I Fear Your Eyes Closing\|

11-10-2009, 11:08 AM	#7
Prison Mike Hype Award Winner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Clink Posts: 37,796	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! yeah, I loved Hurt in the movie. Also, Brooks keeping this secret life away from his family just reminded me so much of Dexter. Plus, Brooks was well-liked and respected. Nobody would suspect him as a serial killer. __________________ Michael Scott: You don't call retarded people retards. It's bad taste. You call your friends retards when they're acting retarded.

11-10-2009, 11:29 AM	#8
dark_b Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 40,928	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! it was like a dexter-version. i think the movie was good. i dont see where the sequel could go.

11-10-2009, 08:47 PM	#9
Eklypze HENCH 4 LIFE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 7,784	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! Ok now this is bizarre! I watched this movie last nite for like the 4th time cuz well I couldnt sleep and nothing else was on and I kept thinking to myself that it is truly deserving of a sequel. I love this film and whoever said its like Dexter the Movie is absolutely right. There really needa be more inventive serial killer movies like this out. Screw all those crappy killer biopics. Although Gacy with Mark Holton (Fat guy from PeWees Big Adventure) was monumentally disturbing __________________ "Car accident? CAR ACCIDENT? That was no accident! 24 died in a car intentional!!" - Henchman 21

11-10-2009, 10:19 PM	#11
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11-11-2009, 01:08 AM	#14
I SEE SPIDEY Cav-El *****es Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In Superman's arms Posts: 21,765	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! Mr Brooks is a gem? Where the f**k am I? I feel like Alice in Wonderland. __________________ Come think with us:http://thinkmcflythink.squarespace.com/ Movies get an "A" for being good, not for effort

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Wolfwood Shasta McNasty Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chino, California Posts: 11,808	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! I actually think it was pretty much the only role Dane Cook was decent in. __________________ Something wicked this way comes. Henchman for Shadaloo AVATAR BY AxlsAppetite

11-11-2009, 06:22 PM	#17
Eklypze HENCH 4 LIFE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 7,784	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! I agree this was like Dane Cooks only good role. He actually fit the role perfectly just the way he was so excited and moronicly naive was great. __________________ "Car accident? CAR ACCIDENT? That was no accident! 24 died in a car intentional!!" - Henchman 21

11-12-2009, 01:09 AM	#19
AlteredEgo Hello... Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jolly Ol' America Posts: 9,343	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! glad to see i wasnt the only one. i've seen a lot of people with the same reaction as I SEE SPIDEY's.

11-12-2009, 08:17 AM	#20
KenK Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Tenth Circle of Hell(aka Oxon Hill, MD) Posts: 10,297	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! It's just a straightforward, no pretense kind of film. It didn't try to over-think things or go out of its way to be too clever. It was smart, but it wasn't trying too hard to show the audience how smart it was. I don't think anyone was really shocked when Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Costner turned the tables on Cook's character at the cemetery , but the way that scene played out was fantastic. __________________ The Future Ex-Wife Showdown: The Fast And The Furious Edition Star Trek Into Darkness Review Lisbeth Salander Four Ways

11-12-2009, 08:54 AM	#21
scifiwolf Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 4,025	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! Yeah, the surprises weren't jaw-dropping, but still very well done. I don't know that I would want a sequel to this, though. I really don't want the ambiguity of his daughter's personality destroyed. The uncertainty is what made that plotline so compelling, and subsequently, the movie. I think they could go the route of US Marshalls and do a movie with Demi Moore's character. __________________ Proud to be a WOLF instead of a SHEEP

11-12-2009, 05:26 PM	#22
Eklypze HENCH 4 LIFE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 7,784	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! I think itd be great if they had another serial killer show up and it be like Brooks and Marshall against this other serial killer. I mean cmon this movie was alot like Dexter and it did have the Hangman which in all honesty was a weak ass character (killer wise) I think they could do something great. I really dont know if I would want to see him training his daughter though __________________ "Car accident? CAR ACCIDENT? That was no accident! 24 died in a car intentional!!" - Henchman 21

11-12-2009, 07:27 PM	#23
Lasirius Nocturne Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,957	Re: Can We Get A Follow-Up To "Mr. Brooks", Already?! I forgot all about this film, it is great and like others have said it is truly deserving for a sequel. I remember reading a while back, Costner saying that it was part of a trilogy.

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