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Will Arnett, Will Forte, Chi McBride, Kristen Wiig, Malin Akerman ... see more see more... , Lee Majors , Stephanie Courtney , Jenna Fischer , Casey Wilson

Mr. Show alumnus Bob Odenkirk directed -- and SNL vet Will Forte scripted -- this gleefully raunchy tale of two socially backward but kind-hearted adult brothers, Dean and John Solomon (Forte and Will... read more read more... Arnett), who had the misfortune to be home-schooled by their father at a remote Arctic outpost. Destined to be perpetually single, their moronic, klutzy attempts at meeting new women (such as popping the question on a first date in a crowded restaurant) always blow up in their face. Then, one day, the Solomons receive the distressing news that their father is on his deathbed -- and to complicate matters, he indicates that his dying wish involves having a grandchild. John and Dean are happy to oblige -- but where in the world will they find a mother for this infant? Suddenly, the bachelors' romantic desperation doubles, and each brother embarks on a nutty, madcap quest to find the girl of his dreams and the mother of his future children. Malin Akerman, Kristen Wiig, Jenna Fischer, and Chi McBride co-star. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Bob Odenkirk

Release Date: September 7, 2007

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DVD Release Date: December 26, 2007

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  • fb733768972
    November 7, 2010
    fb733768972
    This is one of the stupidest movies I have ever seen. I sat through the entire film but there was never a time when I like it. The ending was the only relief of charm in the film. The dialogue is terrible, the comedy sucks, Will Arnett and Will Forte should think twice before doi... read moreng anything like this again, and this entire movie fails miserably. I expected this movie to be bad, but not this bad. Wow, the Brothers Solomon is just plain awful. It makes you feel good at the end, but the rest of the movie not salvageable in any way. The idea was absolutely pointless from the start!
  • dreamfaeries
    December 27, 2009
    dreamfaeries
    Stupid, but cute, all at the same time. I might watch again, but more than likely won't.
  • puffchunk
    September 26, 2009
    puffchunk
    For as stupid as it was, I did laugh out loud a few times. Probably because I miss Job from Arrested Development. Nothing says love like a diaper full of popcorn and dead duckling.
  • mjgildea
    January 14, 2009
    mjgildea
    The talent involved with The Brothers Solomon left the sky as the limit but it was just really disappointing. The consistency with Will Arnett and Will Forte's idiocy wasn't there and there is no fucking way in hell that Kristen Wiig should've ended up in the back seat as she's e... read moreasily the funniest one in the cast. I never really found myself caring but I do applaud all involved for not going That Way with the neighbor across the hall. If you're expecting anything more than a Saturday Night Live skit that never made it out of the writers' room you're in for some serious disappointment.
  • shiftyeyeddog
    June 17, 2008
    shiftyeyeddog
    I gotta say, this movie surprised me. I had thought for sure it would be one of the worst films of the year, but found myself laughing out loud frequently throughout the film. Its humor is out there... WAY out there, and just plain bizarre, but in exactly the ways that you woul... read mored expect coming from Wills Forte and Arnett. And it works. It's stupid, but surprisingly funny. Kristen Wiig and Chi McBride are also hilarious as the surrogate mother and her husband. I'd bet that many people who have trashed this film never saw it, or went in with their minds already made up.
  • Chiefilms
    March 24, 2008
    Chiefilms
    Not really funny at all, Will Forte is hilarious in most things he does, had some descent lines.
  • DrZeek
    September 8, 2007
    DrZeek
    James: What the fuck is that?
    Dean Solomon: That the fuck is the crib, the safest place in the house.

    Better than expected. This movie is basically Knocked Up's ugly cousin. Two brothers, who have been home schooled by their father, have no real experience with relationships...o... read morer anything really.

    When their father falls ill, a request is made that he would have liked to see a grandchild. The boys then take it upon themselves to find a woman willing to have a baby with them. With the help of Craigslist, they find a surrogate, and it goes on from their.

    The movie relies on the strength of its performers, and it does a commendable job. Will "GOB Bluth" Arnett does his best with what his given, but his delivery is always solid. Will Forte has a number of good moments as well. Chi McBride really stands out by stealing every scene he's in.

    What really helps, is how these brothers remain positive throughout the entire movie, despite this situations they are in. It gives the movie an innocence that kind of helps it.

    Their are many jokes that are run into the ground, but some are run so deep that they actually become funnier. Some sequences are actually accomplished pretty well.

    Overall, this is not very good, but its entertaining for the right kind of audience. While their are better things that one can see than this, their are certainly things worse than this as well.

    Dean Solomon: So there's at least a small chance we're dealing with a Cyclops
  • EbertsLittleApprentice
    December 25, 2009
    EbertsLittleApprentice
    I think that this beat "Step Brothers"and "Semi-Pro", but maybe every other comedy beat it?
  • brandonklaus2
    March 3, 2009
    brandonklaus2
    This reminded me of A Night at the Roxbury and that's a good thing.
  • Yinali
    August 15, 2008
    Yinali
    Weird, very arkward, and just plain idiotic, in a good way.

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Critic Reviews

J. R. Jones
December 3, 2007
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

The story makes no sense, and the two lead characters are repulsive, but I must confess I laughed immoderately at this clever piece of junk. Full Review

Matt Zoller Seitz
September 22, 2007
Matt Zoller Seitz, New York Times

Three gags miss for every one that hits.

Richard Roeper
September 10, 2007
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

I was so angry at everybody involved in the making of this film. It's just astonishing.

Claudia Puig
September 7, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today

It's a moderately funny premise in search of some real laughs. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
September 7, 2007
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

Neither Odenkirk's limp direction nor SNL alumnus Will Forte's script -- not nearly clever enough to get away with its questionable gags about matters sexual and racial -- provides much by way of actu... Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
September 7, 2007
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

It's hard to hate a movie that tries so valiantly to resurrect the career of Lee Majors. But even that noble task ultimately fails. Full Review

Lisa Rose
September 7, 2007
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger

Better suited to 10 minutes of television than 90 minutes of cinema. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
September 7, 2007
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

Excruciatingly acted and ineptly directed. Full Review

Jack Mathews
September 7, 2007
Jack Mathews, New York Daily News

The upbeat brothers are full of sweetness and love, but the script is made of taffy, and if you can chew and laugh at the same time, you're welcome to it. Full Review

Stephen Farber
September 7, 2007
Stephen Farber, Hollywood Reporter

The movie doesn't have much visual style or atmosphere, but it does have a kinder, gentler spirit than many gross-out comedies, and that makes it a likable time killer.

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