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- 07:00 PM, Mar 28
the movie plays authentically enough but is drearily, almost perversely opposed to the fundamental cinematic rule of "show, don't tell"by Bob Strauss [San Francisco Chronicle ]
epic qualities Jeremie Guez imagines for the picture never materialize, and the end result becomes yet another offering of underworld blues with undercooked characterizationby Brian Orndorf [Blu-ray.com ]
an incoherent film that squanders its potential; "Brothers by Blood" is an incomprehensible, frustrating mess that barely touches on its narrative themes and completely wastes the talent of its actorsby Mae Abdulbaki [ScreenRant ]
"Brothers by Blood" is light on fresh ideas, but Matthias Schoenaert and Joel Kinnaman's standout performances help the movie overcome its tropes to become a compelling, if somewhat forgettable glimpse into the gritty world of crime in Philadelphiaby Josh Wilding [ComicBookMovie.com ]
"Brothers By Blood" is an incomprehensible cinematic chore; a perfect storm of failures that transformed Pete Dexter's captivating novel Brotherly Love into this nigh-incomprehensible collection of scenes; What a waste of a fine storyby Leigh Monson [What to Watch ]