From socially awkward creeps to satisfactory fathers in 91 minutes, “The Brothers Solomon” is a priceless tale of two far-from-desirable brothers desperately struggling to fulfill their father’s dying wish to have a grandchild.
If you liked “Let’s go to Prison,” directed by Bob Odenkirk, and any other screwball comedies involving sexual connotations, dysfunctional relationships and modern cultural references – you are bound to laugh hysterically at this comedic presentation on fatherhood.
Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Will Forte wrote “Brothers” and stars with Will Arnett. The two play Dean and John Solomon, two socially deprived, home-schooled brothers raised by their father in the Artic after their mother’s death.
At first glance, “The Brothers Solomon” may appear to be just like any other slapstick comedy involving failed dating attempts, possibly reaching the height of the infamous “A Night at the Roxbury,” but the twist is when the brothers learn that their father is in critical condition and his final request of them has yet to be achieved. With an unforgettable “Let’s have a baby for dad!” chant and less-than-perfect driving skills, their side-splitting journey begins.
The audience later learns that, though the brothers earned their doctorates under their father’s teachings in home school, nothing he said or did prepared them for any form of social interaction – especially anything involving members of the opposite sex.
After several failed attempts of desperation, including one time where Dean meets a girl in a bar eager to have his baby but who later is killed by a city bus, the brothers decide it’s time for a change in tactic. Janine (Kristen Wiig), the woman who agrees to be a surrogate mother for the brothers, over time begins to get cold feet, causing the brothers to “up their game” and convince her not to relinquish hope for them.
“The Brothers Solomon” creates an atmosphere highly appealing to those of the present generation but may not be too pleasing otherwise. Aside from perceiving a woman as nothing more than a vessel that carries a baby, the overall presentation of the characters was intriguing and creative.
Comedy and drama buffs rejoice! This movie is right up your alley. For the females of the world, let this be your guide to the warning signs of a relationship from hell. And finally, for those of a more conventional, realistic approach to life, it would probably be to your benefit to add this one to your rental list.