“Bro” lives up to the hype and precedent it wants to set as one of the biggest gay romantic comedies, if not one of the best romantic comedies.
| Director(s) | Nicholas Stoller |
| Screenplay By | Nicholas Stoller and Billy Eichner |
| Based On | NA |
| Date Released (In Theaters) | September 30, 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Comedy, Romance, LGBT+ |
| Duration | 1 Hour and 55 Minutes |
| Content Rating | Rated R |
| Noted Cast | |
| Bobby Leiber | Billy Eichner |
| Henry | Guy Branum |
| Aaron Shepard | Luke Macfarlane |
| Angela | TS Madison |
| Wanda | Miss Lawrence |
| Cherry | Dot-Marie Jones |
| Robert | Jim Rash |
| Tamara | Eve Lindley |
| Steve | Brock Ciarlelli |
This content contains pertinent spoilers.
Film Summary
For his 40 years of life, Bobby has always struggled with love. Hooking up, often bottoming? Finding someone for that has long been easy as he is fully engaged with hookup culture in person and through Grindr. But love? Relationships? Genuine romance? That is a foreign idea he sees other gay people get into, and of course, heterosexuals, but it has never been meant for him. This has long been fine because Bobby is a writer and journalist and recently became the head of getting an LGBTQ+ museum made, which has been a massive undertaking.
However, things shift for Bobby when his best friend Henry points out and introduces Aaron, a probate lawyer. Mind you, not quickly, as he and Aaron come with a unique set of baggage due to being gay, but between Bobby wanting to live out loud and Aaron wanting to be discreet, both work through their trauma and insecurities to try to create the first long term relationship for both.
Things To Note
Why Is “Bros” Rated R
- Dialog: Cursing and derogatory language
- Violence: Playfighting, nothing serious
- Sexual Content: Tame gay sex scenes which imply anal sex and fellatio
- Miscellaneous: Drinking galore
Character Descriptions
Please Note: This character guide is not an exhaustive list of every cast member, and character descriptions may contain what can be considered spoilers.
Bobby
Bobby has known and embraced being gay most of his life. Unfortunately, he can’t say the same for everyone else, especially those he sought as mentors when he went on the path to be a journalist, a writer, and pretty much most of the ventures he has been on. But, undeterred, Bobby doubled down rather than straightened up, and by focusing on his comfort over others, he has found some semblance of joy – outside of his dating life.
Henry
Henry is Bobby’s best friend who works in the tech industry and always has something going on that gets on his nerves.
Aaron
Aaron is a former jock who still stays in shape, partly because he works all day at a desk as a probate lawyer. But, when not working or at the gym, he goes out clubbing, meeting people, hooking up, and avoiding having intimate relationships beyond sex. In fact, assuming it is 2022 in “Bros,” Aaron is 41 or 42 and like Bobby, has never had a long-term, romantic relationship with another man.
Angela
Angela represents the Black and trans women communities on the LGBTQ+ history museum board of directors.
Wanda
Wanda represents the Black and gender non-binary community on the LGBTQ+ board of directors and often helps moderate passionate debates and conversations.
Cherry
Cherry represents the lesbians on the LGBTQ+ board of directors.
Robert
Robert is the representative for bi-sexuals on the LGBTQ+ board of directors.
Tamara
Tamara is a trans woman who handles the social media for the LGBTQ+ History Museum.
Steve
You know the nice person at a party who is like a gnat who keeps trying to get into your nose or eye ducts? That’s Steve. He doesn’t know when to go away.
Review
Our Rating: Positive (Worth Seeing) – Recommended
Highlights
While There Is “Woke” Content/ Language, There Is No Sense Of Sainthood When It Comes To LGBTQ+ Characters Or The Community
“Bros” doesn’t operate with immense, overbearing respectability politics in mind. Yes, as a historian on gay culture, Bobby can be a bit much, especially when advocating people, whether in second grade or fully grown, knowing gay history. But on the flip side, Bobby has lived a life that has included being told that he needed to modify his voice, his positions, and what makes him appear gay to many people. Even his parents, who had him see a play with men having sex on a New York stage when he was 12, wanted him to sometimes tone down his interest and what he was passionate about.
So, in many ways, you see an effort to present balance. Bobby isn’t a social justice warrior for the sake of stirring s*** up and making people uncomfortable, he is advocating not only for his community but also himself. But, it isn’t lost on him that he is a cis white man who may wear his sexuality on his sleeve but still has privilege. That is where TS Madison, as Angela, and Miss Lawrence, as Wanda come in.
Now, do they get to fully present themselves as a Black trans woman and non-binary person? Yes and no. Angela sometimes takes offense to Bobby and notes their culture and community, but not in a notably memorable way. Miss Lawrence, as Wanda, who often plays peacekeeper between Bobby, Cherry, Robert, and Tamara, makes it clear, as a Black person, they know they can’t get away with the tantrums and anger Bobby can get away with. So they try to be as chill as possible and take on the role of mediator in order to get the work the entire group is trying to get done finished.
Which leads us to Aaron. He exists in the realm, and from the upbringing, that being loud, proud, and flamboyant is doing the most and not necessary. He prefers to be solidly gay but discreet, if not passing. This brings a different conversation that counters Bobby’s and even introduces the aspect of gay culture where looks and shallowness are brought into play.
But before we go into that, we must note that Henry, while not having a twink body, being relatively skinny like Bobby, or testosterone-fueled Aaron, does get some. It is made very clear. However, it isn’t lost upon “Bros” that often, Aaron is shown to be the ideal. Someone who is potentially ageless, a heteronormative man, who fits the dreams of many but seems obtainable by few. And yet, it also makes fun of those who look like Aaron and pushes the idea that they are vapid and rely on their attractiveness so that they don’t need a personality or intelligence.
It’s a lot of back and forth between highlighting gay history, culture, and the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community while making it clear that many community members aren’t worth a damn and parts of the culture are toxic. Especially when intersectionality is put into play.
Aaron and Bobby’s Relationship Journey
Both Aaron and Bobby have gone through their own trauma, leading them to live life the way they do. As noted in the last topic, Bobby has been told his entire career to tone it down if he wanted to find success, and for Aaron, you could submit he found success since he was out but wasn’t so in a way that felt too “In your face.” Because of there, there is a reconciliation regarding what is the safest, comfortable, and maybe even right way to be gay.
On top of that, you have both men struggling to grasp the idea of having a monogamous relationship. Bobby, because he isn’t of the physique of Aaron, is made to feel insecure. Mind you, Bobby is skinny and hairy, so he still has some realm of privilege, but because he is 40+ and not built like a college jock, he worries often.
Then, on the flip side, because Bobby owns who he is so much, it makes Aaron a bit insecure because there is a level of fear beyond the perception of being gay that Aaron struggles with. For example, he would like to make chocolates for a living, but between the money and it seeming too gay, he stops himself. Meanwhile, Bobby is a go-getter trying to get millions of dollars in donations for the LGBTQ+ museum and talking to new and old gay icons to secure the money. Which, because Bobby lacks certain social skills, leads to Aaron stepping in, and you seeing what makes this relationship great.
When it comes to Bobby and Aaron, they both inspire each other and have aspirational qualities the other doesn’t. They don’t complete one another but complement one another. Which makes loving each other all the more scary since, up until now, they didn’t have to worry about impressing parents, playing it cool, or being overbearing. They just had to be ready, willing, and have a picture ready to fulfill their carnal desires while suppressing their emotional needs.
It’ll Make You Laugh
I’m not going to pretend “Bros” is quotable movie where you’ll easily find situations from the film to use as part of your daily life. But if you are aware of gay culture, be it because you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or are a welcomed visitor, you’ll laugh. Be it because of Bobby’s commentary and sarcasm, or just moments like this guy name Steve, when Bobby and Aaron are trying to have a threesome, trying to make it a foursome and turning a hot moment into something awkward. Which it seems, based on Henry’s reaction to walking in on it, is Steve’s thing.
Low Points
Plays It Safe On Gay Sex Scenes
Am I saying that “Bros” should have had “Euphoria” level dick swinging? No. However, this is rated R, so why are people having sex under the covers is beyond me. Never mind, everything is angled to the point, at most, you may see some butt crack, maybe a cheek, or two halves of a whole behind.
It just creates the appearance that, while having a romantic comedy with an authentic gay point of view was welcomed, even talking about gay sex, someone determined they had to draw the line at depicting gay sex. At least beyond implied thrusting or someone bobbing their head towards someone’s groin.
On The Fence
Not Learning The Credentials For Everyone Else On The LGBTQ+ Board Of Directors
Beyond representing specific communities, we don’t learn what Angela, Wanda, Cherry, Robert, or Tamara have specifically done to earn a seat at the table. Why is their input so valuable, especially when you take note of how passionate and well-versed on gay history Bobby is? Don’t get me wrong, each one provides commentary and comedy, but as for their resume, we couldn’t learn about centers, books, doctorates, or something else they come to the table with?
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Bros (2022) – Movie Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Overall
While “Bros” isn’t the first gay romance movie ever, and likely not the first one to operate as a romantic comedy, it is definitely one of the few to have a high profile, a theatrical release, and not seem geared towards being inviting to a straight audience. It is very much a movie about two men dealing with the ups and downs of being in a relationship after getting comfortable in a culture where there is no shame in being promiscuous well into your forties and beyond. Then, on top of that, reconciling two different lifestyle paths and working out where there can be common ground in order to find everlasting joy.
Highlights
While There Is “Woke” Content/ Language, There Is No Sense Of Sainthood When It Comes To LGBTQ+ Characters Or The Community
Aaron and Bobby’s Relationship Journey
It’ll Make You Laugh
Disputable
Plays It Safe On Gay Sex Scenes
Not Learning The Credentials For Everyone Else On The LGBTQ+ Board Of Directors
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FAQs
What happens at the End of Bros? ›
Bros (2022) Movie Ending Explained
Aaron storms off, leaving Bobby alone. Later, Bobby catches Aaron making out with his childhood crush Josh (Ryan Faucett), and confronts him, saying he knew that Aaron was not attracted to him in the first place. They break it off that instant.
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How long is the Bros movie? › Is there anything at the end of Bros? ›There is nothing extra during, or after, the end credits of Bros. The credits run for approximately 5 minutes.
What happened to the third member of Bros? ›In early 1989, Logan left Bros to focus on songwriting and producing. Kim Appleby's song "Don't Worry", which he co-wrote with Appleby (who he also managed) and George Deangelis, was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award in the 'Best Contemporary Song' category in 1991.
What was the point of the movie Brothers? ›Sheridan and his screenplay sources make “Brothers” much more than a drama about war and marriage. It is about what we can forgive ourselves for — and that, too, has been a theme running through Sheridan's films. As an Irish Catholic of 60, he was raised to feel a great deal about guilt.
Is Brothers a sad movie? ›Its a touching film and a sad film, but it probably could have been a bit better. The script and title of the film suggest a big tension or interplay between the brothers.
Is two Brothers a sad movie? ›What Parents Need to Know. Parents need to know that this movie has some very sad Bambi-style moments and some violence, mostly off-screen. The tiger cubs' father is killed and their mother is shot and wounded.
Is Barbarian actually scary? ›BARBARIAN is on HBO Max and this horror movie definitely lives up to the hype. At first, it's dark psychological horror and then it's just brutal gore. Basically, you'll want to watch this one.
Who is the killer in Barbarian? ›
The previous owner of the house, Frank (Richard Brake), proves to be the titular barbarian, and the most monstrous creature in the film. Frank is a serial killer and rapist, who has been kidnapping women for decades, and imprisoning them in that squalid room in the basement.
What type of horror is Barbarian? ›Not Like Other Elevated Horrors
Compared to other elevated horror films, Barbarian takes a slightly different approach. From its inception and marketing of the trailer, we get the feeling that it is some sort of slasher or serial killer film.
Bros is one of the best romantic comedies of the decade, offering plenty of laughs and maybe even a few tears by the end of it. November 30, 2022 | Rating: 9/10 | Full Review…
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Why is Brothers Rated R? ›“Brothers” is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian). It has graphic wartime violence and abundant profanity.
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Are Matt and Luke Goss friends? ›Their reunion was captured on film for the documentary After the Screaming Stops. In that film, the brothers were shown having fiery arguments but Matt told the Evening Standard earlier this year that the pair are now on better terms, and that he would even like to make an album with his drummer brother.
How old are the Bros twins? ›Both Matt and Luke Goss were born on September 29, 1968. They celebrated their 53rd birthdays in 2021.
What happened to Bros mum and sister? ›She was killed, alongside her friend, right at the height of Bros' fame. “She was one week away from going on a kibbutz to help people,” Matt said, “and was killed by a drunk driver and her best friend and himself, so three people died that day.”
Who was the other guy in Bros? ›Bros (/brɒs/ BROSS) are an English band formed in 1986 in Camberley, Surrey. The band originally consisted of twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss, and their friend Craig Logan, who attended Collingwood School in Camberley. The band was managed by former Pet Shop Boys manager Tom Watkins.
Why did Matt and Luke fall out? ›
"I was jealous of the way he was heard by management – the way he was considered and I wasn't. I felt undervalued by the team," Luke told The Sun. In turn, that had an impact on Matt, who said he shrunk away from the conflict and just wanted to please.
What crime did Tommy commit in Brothers? ›The film opens with Tommy being released from jail for armed robbery, not long before Sam departs for Afghanistan in October, 2007.
What crime did the brother commit in Brothers? ›| Lyle and Erik Menendez | |
|---|---|
| Parent(s) | José and Mary "Kitty" Menéndez |
| Conviction(s) | First-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder |
| Criminal penalty | Life in prison without the possibility of parole (both) |
| Details | |
what finally happens to the watch? How is this ironic? It melts into a lump of gold in the barn fire. This ironic because the very thing that caused the argument in the first places now worthless.
Is brother Based on a true story? ›The story is rooted in Chariandy's own experience growing up as a person of colour in early 1990s Toronto. Brother will be defended by Lisa Ray on Canada Reads 2019.
Does Grace sleep with Tommy? ›After putting a gun to Harry Fenton's head, Inspector Campbell finds out where Thomas has gone (with Grace), and calls off the mission. Inspector Campbell visits outside of Grace's home and sees from the window that she is with Thomas, and he leaves. Grace and Thomas have sex.
Did Grace cheat in Brothers? ›Break the Cutie: Sam becomes an emotional wreck as soon as he returns home, culminating in going on an Unstoppable Rage after thinking Grace cheated on him with Tommy. Broken Pedestal: Sam becomes this to his children (especially Isabelle) when he returns from his tour of duty.
What happens in two brothers? ›Plot Summary (3) Two tigers are separated as cubs and taken into captivity, only to be reunited years later as enemies by an explorer who inadvertently forces them to fight each other. 1920s Indochina.
What is the conflict in two brothers? ›The conflict in the story is that they found a stone that gives a quest for happiness. The younger brother really ants to go on it, but the elder brother doesn't believe it will be happiness or if there would be a river at all.
Was Brothers a hit or flop? ›| First Week: | 64,34,00,000 |
|---|---|
| Budget: | 1,12,00,00,000 |
| India Gross: | 97,29,00,000 |
| Overseas Gross: | $3,970,000 |
| Worldwide Gross: | 1,23,09,50,000 |
What is the scariest movie according to science? ›
- Host (2020)
- Sinister (2012)
- Insidious (2011)
- The Conjuring (2013)
- Hereditary (2018)
- Terrified (2017)
- It Follows (2014)
- Dashcam (2021)
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Why is the movie called Barbarian? ›The closest utterance of the title within the film comes in the form of the setting. The movie primarily takes place on Barbary Street—a fictional, rundown road in the Detroit ghetto. Barbarian does make thematic use of its setting, offering subtle commentary on Detroit's economic and cultural abandonment.
How does Barbarian movie end? ›To this end, the surprise ending of the film where the Mother willingly sacrifices herself to save Tess and, later, allows Tess to kill her signifies her innate trust in and solidarity with other women. Even after Tess' first attempt to kill her, the Mother still only wants to save her.
Who is the villain in Barbarian 2022? ›Type of Villain
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Why is Barbarian an insult? ›Barbarian is an insulting word for a person from an uncivilized culture or a person with no manners. Barbarians aren't known for their etiquette. Those barbarians — back in ancient times they were always invading and pillaging and generally unleashing their fury on the more "civilized" Greeks and Romans.
What age rating is brothers? ›Brothers is rated R by the MPAA for language and some disturbing violent content.
Is Bros a satire? ›
While Bros has sort of been marketed as an almost satire of rom-coms, Bros is decidedly a fairly straightforward rom-com, but as Bobby says early on, gay romance isn't the same as straight romance.
Is Don t worry darling a good movie? ›Hollow and disappointing. All style and little substance, Darling has nothing you haven't already seen... Actress Olivia Wilde follows her winning directorial debut, 2019's Booksmart, with a movie that's scriptstupid. Unfortunately, this is less strong than Wilde's directorial debut Booksmart.
Is Brothers a silent movie? ›Brothers (German: Brüder) is a 1929 German silent drama film directed by Werner Hochbaum.
How long does Brothers take to beat? ›When focusing on the main objectives, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is about 3 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 4 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
How long was Sam captured in Brothers? ›He just got out of prison after three years for armed robbery. The movie is called Brothers, but the center, the fulcrum, is the whole Cahill clan. Natalie Portman is Sam's wife, Grace, an ex-cheerleader.
What is the lowest age rating for a movie? ›- General Audiences: G - All ages admitted. ...
- Parental Guidance Suggested: PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. ...
- Parental Strongly Cautioned: PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. ...
- Restricted: ...
- Other labels:
Parents need to know that the movie has some tense scenes of peril, and two characters are killed. Some children may be disturbed by the way that those characters return as spirits, but some may be reassured that love never dies. There is a little potty humor.
Can a 12 year old watch a rated R movie at home? ›The R-rating doesn't ban children under 17 from a movie, it restricts them to watching it with a parent or guardian (and includes a recommendation that parents and guardians learn more before allowing their child to see the movie).
Did Bros get back together? ›Having split in 1992, the brothers reunited in 2017 and starred in the Bafta-winning documentary Bros: After the Screaming Stops.
Did Bros get married? ›Thank you for subscribing! Matt Goss – who is best known as being the Bros frontman with his brother Luke Goss – has a flurry of fans, with many wondering if he is married or has any children. But the Bros frontman is believed to be single at the moment, although he does have some very famous exes.
Are Bros getting back together? ›
Luke has announced that he is set to reunite with his twin Matt for the first Bros album in 30 years! In a new interview with the BBC, the singer of the iconic 80s group has opened up about the now-infamous documentary 2018 documentary After the Screaming Stops that chronicled their rise and fall from megastardom.
Why was Craig not in Bros reunion? ›48-year-old Matt and Luke Goss revealed the reunion last week. They said Logan was welcome to join them, but made it clear "Bros is Matt and Luke". While Logan admitted he didn't know the twins were going to announce the reunion, he has declined in order to focus on his career as a music executive.
What age are Bros twins? ›Matt Goss age: How old is he? Both Matt and Luke Goss were born on September 29, 1968. They celebrated their 53rd birthdays in 2021.
How old is Bros? › Are Bros twins identical? ›And having done so, I can report that at the age of 50, the twins are not really identical at all. They don't look the same: Matt, the singer, has hair, while Luke, the drummer, hasn't, something I put down to a hair transplant, until an alternative explanation transpires during our conversation.
Did Bros have a sister? ›Sadly, the two also lost their sister when they were at the height of their career, but since this isn't explored for long fans and have been left wondering: What exactly happened to Carolyn Goss?
Where is Matt Goss now? ›Matt Goss is starting a new chapter. After an 11-year residency in Vegas, he's back in the UK – with a new home (in London's Kensington), a new solo album (The Beautiful Unknown), a whole new team, and a place on the upcoming series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, of course.
How old is Matt and Luke? ›Matt Goss, 54, has joined Strictly Come Dancing this year and has been partnered with Nadiya Bychkova for the hit BBC dance show. As the singer celebrates his birthday today, he left a message for his brother Luke Goss, 54, despite their previous "complicated" relationship over the years.
Are Matt and Luke Goss still together? ›Sadly, in 2020 Luke revealed they had secretly split up three years before in 2017, after 33 years of marriage.
Is Matt Goss rich? ›...
Matt Goss Net Worth.
| Net Worth: | $4 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | Sep 29, 1968 (54 years old) |
| Place of Birth | London |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Actor, Singer-songwriter, Musician |
Is Luke Goss rich? ›
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Luke Goss Net Worth.
| Net Worth: | $16 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | Sep 29, 1968 (54 years old) |
| Place of Birth | London |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6 ft (1.85 m) |
The brothers announced a 7-date UK tour - but it seems that they were overly ambitious as rumours abound that low ticket sales on their regional dates have forced them to cancel four of the seven planned dates.