The Brothers (2001)

About The Brothers

The Brothers is an American comedy-drama film directed by Gary Hardwick, which debuted in 2001. The narrative revolves around the lives of four African-American friends in Los Angeles - Jackson, Brian, Derrick, and Terry. The film explores their relationships with women and their bonds with one another, as they navigate through the challenges and complexities of love and commitment.

Making / Produciton

The Brothers film was produced by Michael Green and Paddy Cullen under the banner Screen Gems. The movie was the directorial debut of Gary Hardwick, who previously had success as a novelist. The narrative offers a poignant and candid look into the African-American male's relationships and interactions with women.

Actors

• Morris Chestnut as Jackson Smith. Chestnut gave an extraordinary performance portraying the successful professional yet romantically unsure Jackson.
• D. L. Hughley as Derrick West. Hughley's comic timing helped bring light-hearted moments to the otherwise intense plotline.
• Bill Bellamy as Brian Palmer. Bellamy fitted perfectly into the role of a relentless ladies' man.
• Shemar Moore as Terry White. Moore portrayed the role of a commitment-phobic man who eventually falls in love.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie marked the directorial debut of Gary Hardwick who is also a successful novelist.
• The title of the movie, "The Brothers", coined due to the deep bond the four leading characters share, similar to that of siblings.
• Despite having differing views on love, relationships, and commitment, the four friends have one thing in common: basketball—a recurring motif throughout the film.

Awards

The film didn't bag any major awards.

Quotes

• "Sometimes honesty is the worst policy." - Brian Palmer
• "I would love to be able to trust someone so much, I could tell them anything." - Jackson Smith
• "No weapon formed against me shall prosper." - Terry White

Music, Soundtrack

• "Love Don't Love Me", performed by En Vogue
• "Let it Go", performed by Jagged Edge
• "Makin' Good Love", performed by Avant