Every once in a while a script comes along that is just stunning, and this is an example. As the scriptwriter is also the director, then there is no room for misinterpretation in this department either. Make no mistake; this is a slick, polished, professional piece of work. Kevin Costner and William Hurt work wonderfully together, the dialogue is crisp and precise, the direction is fluid, and the characters are well developed and entirely believable.
Mr Brooks (Kevin Costner) is a highly respected and successful business man with a secret addiction. He is addicted to murder, and in fact has another life as a renowned serial killer who has gone undiscovered for many years. William Hurt is his dark side personified who incites him to plan and commit another murder after Mr Brooks has been "on the wagon" for two years. As fastidiously prepared and executed as always, this time Mr Brooks is observed and is later confronted by his observer. Events then take an unexpected turn.
There is nothing to disappoint here. From the first scene to the last, everything works. Mystery, intrigue, and suspense; the ingredients of a good thriller, are here in spades.
This is quite simply a very good film made from a very good script.
Mr Brooks (Kevin Costner) is a highly respected and successful business man with a secret addiction. He is addicted to murder, and in fact has another life as a renowned serial killer who has gone undiscovered for many years. William Hurt is his dark side personified who incites him to plan and commit another murder after Mr Brooks has been "on the wagon" for two years. As fastidiously prepared and executed as always, this time Mr Brooks is observed and is later confronted by his observer. Events then take an unexpected turn.
There is nothing to disappoint here. From the first scene to the last, everything works. Mystery, intrigue, and suspense; the ingredients of a good thriller, are here in spades.
This is quite simply a very good film made from a very good script.