I originally wanted to see this movie when it was the finishing flick at my local film festival. Every person who has seen Adrien Brody should have a soft spot for the guy after The Pianist (2002). As soon as i saw his name in the credits I knew I needed to see it. I was even more convinced after I read the description. I recently saw him in The Darjeeling Limited (2007) with Owen Wilson. Every movie Brody does is incredible, even King Kong (2005).
His somber face is so endearing! It's why I love him.
The two brothers Bloom and Stephen, played by Brody and Mark Ruffalo, are con men. The pair were orphans, traveling from house to house as foster children. Nobody kept them for long because of their constant pranks. They grew up trusting nobody but each other. That explains why they have no problem knocking off a young, beautiful, eccentric billionaire named Penelope (Rachel Weisz).
Bloom is sick of the con life. His brother is the mastermind, thinking up "master plans" for Bloom and him to complete. Somehow, every plan ends with Stephen gaining money and Bloom "getting the girl". He wants an Unwritten Life.
With the help of Penelope, Bloom, Stephen, and their friend Bang Bang travel all over the world. Stephen for money, Bang Bang for adventure, Penelope to become "Penelope the Smuggler" and Bloom. An Unwritten Life.
I do not approve! I mean, I approve of Adrien and the movie buttttttttttttt...you must be willing to see it again with me next time.
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