The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best

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  • Opened September 21, 2012 (NY; 9/28 LA)
  • 1 hr 37 min
  • NR
  • Recently dumped by his girlfriend, underachiever Alex (O'Nan) embarks on an impromptu road trip with his new bandmate, the eccentric Jim (Michael Weston). By channeling their inner children and giving a new meaning to the term "lo-fi," Alex and Jim find their unique style by bringing the sound of children's instruments to their unsuspecting fans. Playing a series of bizarre shows and experiencing multiple near-disasters, Alex and Jim's persistence takes them on a true coming-of-age journey - one that may be their last shot at achieving their childhood dreams. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Ryan O'Nan, Michael Weston, Arielle Kebbel, Melissa Leo, Andrew McCarthy, Jason Ritter, Christopher McDonald, Wilmer Valderrama, Jake Miller
  • Director: Ryan O'Nan
  • Genres: Road Movie, Musical Comedy, Comedy

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80
Total Film
| Neil Smith

Nods to "Hostel" and "Glengarry Glen Ross" make for a cine-literate affair further buffered by a smart cameo from erstwhile Brat Packer Andrew McCarthy. Read full review

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Steven Rea

Deadpan and a bit dopey, Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best has a shaggy charm, and the chemistry between the tuneful twosome's would-be Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty makes up for the inevitable rock-and-roll road movie cliches. Read full review

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Los Angeles Times
| Robert Abele

Although the sentiment threatens to flatten out an intriguingly nervy vibe, Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best has plenty of rhythmic charm about its responsibility-challenged strivers. Read full review

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New York Post
| Kyle Smith

Initially, this low-budget film writes a lot of checks on the First National Bank of Whimsy, but I was astonished when none of them bounced. Read full review

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Michael Weston, Charles Chu, Arielle Kebbel and Ryan O'Nan in "The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best."