John (Arnett) and Dean (Forte) don't understand women. John tries to pick up women in the grocery store by paying for their groceris...and Dean tries to make a good impression on dad by planting a big kiss on him. The are o.k. with the situation until they learn that their father Ed (Majors) is in a coma, and that his one regret is never meeting his grandchild. The brothers vow to give their father a grandchild so he can either come out of the coma, or die in peace. Their dating track records lead them to looking in unconventional methods: Craig's List.
Through Craig's List the brothers find a surrogate named Janine (Wiig) and her foul mouthed boyfriend James (McBride). While looking forward to the birth of the baby, John attempts to woo the nurse who lives across the hall, Tara (Akerman). Will the baby be born? Will either find relationship success? What will happen to dad? And will they be good fathers?
Will Arnett is amazing...he was the best part of "Arrested Development", he always makes me laugh on "30 Rock" and pretty much anything else he is a part of. And in my opinion he doesn't disappoint here. Yes, the brothers are a bit simple, but that is why this story works. They are earnest in their naive view on life, and that is what makes them funny. All of the reviews I read for this film were negative, but this isn't supposed to be high art. Arnett and Forte are excellent comedians and in their element. It is interesting to see Kristen Wiig playing the straight man, but she manages to pull it off. The characters are awkward...and so are the scenes, but it works. Best scenes: the baby drills...I won't go into detail, but hilarious! Maybe it isn't the best film either actor has been a part of, but it isn't the worst either.
--: I watched this On-Demand...and that is probably the best way to view this film: wait until you can watch it for free (maybe not on cable because they will bleep out most of the language, which in many cases is incredible)
Dude, it's quotable: maybe it's the delivery, but I was laughing throughout the film.
The Brothers Solomon (2007) 93 minutes
Rated: R for language and sexual content.
Director: Bob Odenkirk
Staring: Will Arnett as John Solomon
Will Forte as Dean Solomon
Chi McBride as James
Kristen Wiig as Janine
Malin Akerman as Tara
Lee Majors as Ed Solomon
Through Craig's List the brothers find a surrogate named Janine (Wiig) and her foul mouthed boyfriend James (McBride). While looking forward to the birth of the baby, John attempts to woo the nurse who lives across the hall, Tara (Akerman). Will the baby be born? Will either find relationship success? What will happen to dad? And will they be good fathers?
Will Arnett is amazing...he was the best part of "Arrested Development", he always makes me laugh on "30 Rock" and pretty much anything else he is a part of. And in my opinion he doesn't disappoint here. Yes, the brothers are a bit simple, but that is why this story works. They are earnest in their naive view on life, and that is what makes them funny. All of the reviews I read for this film were negative, but this isn't supposed to be high art. Arnett and Forte are excellent comedians and in their element. It is interesting to see Kristen Wiig playing the straight man, but she manages to pull it off. The characters are awkward...and so are the scenes, but it works. Best scenes: the baby drills...I won't go into detail, but hilarious! Maybe it isn't the best film either actor has been a part of, but it isn't the worst either.
--: I watched this On-Demand...and that is probably the best way to view this film: wait until you can watch it for free (maybe not on cable because they will bleep out most of the language, which in many cases is incredible)
Dude, it's quotable: maybe it's the delivery, but I was laughing throughout the film.
The Brothers Solomon (2007) 93 minutes
Rated: R for language and sexual content.
Director: Bob Odenkirk
Staring: Will Arnett as John Solomon
Will Forte as Dean Solomon
Chi McBride as James
Kristen Wiig as Janine
Malin Akerman as Tara
Lee Majors as Ed Solomon
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