Brother's Justice
Director: David Palmer, Dax Shepard
Actors: Dax Shepard, Nate Tuck, Greg Siegel
PlotA struggling actor decides to reinvent his career by transitioning from comedy to action films, envisioning himself as a tough, martial artist movie star. With no experience in action films or martial arts, he embarks on a quixotic quest to make his dream a reality. Enlisting the help of his best friend and a producer, he travels across the country to garner support and secure financing for his action movie idea, despite their clear lack of qualifications and minimal understanding of the action genre. The trio faces a series of absurd and humorous obstacles, from failed meetings with disinterested executives to misguided training sessions with dubious martial arts instructors.
Their journey is documented through a mockumentary style, capturing both the comedic blunders and the earnest, often misguided ambition driving their endeavor. As they push forward, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including disillusioned stuntmen, eccentric martial artists, and skeptical film industry insiders, all of whom add to the chaotic and often hilarious nature of their mission. Ultimately, they are forced to confront the reality of their dreams, the vast gap between their aspirations and actual capabilities, and what it truly takes to succeed in the cutthroat world of Hollywood.
Writers: Dax Shepard
Release Date: 20 Apr 2011
Runtime: 80 min
Rating: N/A
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Despite its sound premise, 'Brother's Justice' falls short with repetitive humor and fails to effectively satirize Hollywood, ultimately becoming tedious and annoying.
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