This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

This is a great thriller supported by a fantastic cast and a great pace. Mr. Brooks is played by Kevin Costner, and he is a serial killer by night, a popular, intelligent self-righteous man of the community by day. He goes by the name Earl when not in killing mode. To make matters even more complicated Mr. Brooks is a persona arisen by a devil voice within Earl- and he is played(not just voiced but physically portrayed) by William Hurt. In one of his outings Brooks is caught in the act of murder by a photographer and then becomes entangled by the law- mainly one lady played by Demi Moore. With actors of such class there is no reason to doubt that the audiences will be kept captivated- and they are. The cinematography, pacing and direction is excellent, and it is surprising that the director Bruce Evans has only made 2 films including this one.

This is a great thriller supported by a fantastic cast and a great pace. Mr. Brooks is played by Kevin Costner, and he is a serial killer by night, a popular, intelligent self-righteous man of the community by day. He goes by the name Earl when not in killing mode. To make matters even more complicated Mr. Brooks is a persona arisen by a devil voice within Earl- and he is played(not just voiced but physically portrayed) by William Hurt. In one of his outings Brooks is caught in the act of murder by a photographer and then becomes entangled by the law- mainly one lady played by Demi Moore. With actors of such class there is no reason to doubt that the audiences will be kept captivated- and they are. The cinematography, pacing and direction is excellent, and it is surprising that the director Bruce Evans has only made 2 films including this one.

The psychology of serial killers is a topic well-represented in film. Perhaps no film does this in a more interesting way than "Mr. Brooks".For a basic plot summary, "Mr. Brooks" tells the story of Earl Brooks (Kevin Costner), a respected business owner, who just happens to harbor a mysterious secret: he is a serial killer. He may not be proud of his actions, but he is addicted to the thrill. This part of his conscience is represented by Marshall (William Hurt), a figure that Brooks can only see but allows him to have a running dialogue. During one murderous spree, however, Brooks is caught in the act by photographer Mr. Smith (Dane Cook) and blackmailed into continuing his violent ways. On the trail of both men is Detective Altwood (Demi Moore).Easily the hallmark of this film is the metaphor that murderous impulses in a human being are like another literally part of the psyche (Hurt's character). It is intriguing to watch Brooks and Marshall go back and forth on these issues, fully knowing that the whole thing is really taking place in Brooks' mind. This is a fascinating take on serial murders that I've never really seen before or since in film.Another very interesting angle is one involving Jane (Danielle Panabaker), Brooks' daughter. I can't talk about this one too much for fear of spoilers, but suffice it to say that it adds even another layer of depth to the complexity of Brooks' psyche. We all wonder what kind of legacy we'll leave behind for our family...even serial killers?The only reason I drop this film down to 9 stars instead of the full 10? Cook's character doesn't work at all. Cook is clearly miscast in the role, and his character's intentions are a bit hackneyed from the very beginning. I realize that his character is needed to push the plot forward, but I just wish it would have been better conceived or thought out more realistically.All things considered, however, "Mr. Brooks" is one of my favorite psychological thrillers of all- time. The themes present and the creepy acting really stand the test of time, and it is such a unique take on some dark material. Costner can, in some instances, get a bad rap for being a bit wooden in his acting roles, but he is the perfect lead for this endeavor.

This movie is kind unique in is genre. It catches you with unusual plot and point of view but in the end it results disappointing for a lot of reasons. The dialogues are ridiculous and the plot evolves in a similar-splatter movie that made me think about asylum-movies. The setting is even worse than the dialogues trying to copy an atmosphere from an 80's thriller and that isn't only a bad idea but you did it wrong. Even Kevin Costner my idol from The Untouchables is just talking and not acting in this film. I recommend this movie only if you are looking for something entertaining that can both make you laugh and make you face-palm. Bye,