* * * (3 out of 5)
The Brothers McMullen
Directed by: Edward Burns, 1995
Catholic guilt meets Irish-American post-grunge cynicism in this 1995 Grand Jury Prize winner of the Sundance festival. Ostensibly made by a man and for men (count the many beers) director/writer/actor Edward Burns nevertheless impresses in every category.
At times a bit sappy, yet Burns is focused on behavior and conversations and wisely makes the most of these.
The Brothers McMullen
Directed by: Edward Burns, 1995
Catholic guilt meets Irish-American post-grunge cynicism in this 1995 Grand Jury Prize winner of the Sundance festival. Ostensibly made by a man and for men (count the many beers) director/writer/actor Edward Burns nevertheless impresses in every category.
At times a bit sappy, yet Burns is focused on behavior and conversations and wisely makes the most of these.