Just watched the movie on DVD. Don't know what made me order the movie on Netflix. A movie with Kevin Costner and Dane Cook in the lead!! But it turned out to be a surprisingly well made movie. Both the wife and I liked it a lot. It had been a long while since a movie on which we had very little expectations really kept us involved till the end. Mr. Brooks exceeded expectations by a mile.
The story is about a psychological killer, Mr. Brooks (Costner) who sees and talks to his imaginary friend/alter ego a la Nash in Beautiful Mind. A successful and rich businessman, Brooks is addicted to killing people. He is known to the cops, lead by the beautiful Demi Moore, only as the Thumbprint Killer.You can read the rest of the plot on IMDB at your leisure.
The real star of the movie is the plot, and its execution. You know WHAT is going to happen in the end... you can pretty much guess it. But what keeps you hooked is not knowing HOW it is gonna happen. Twists, turns, blind alleys, wild goose chases ... all the elements of a successful thriller, are in this one. Definitely recommend this movie to anyone who wants to watch a well thought-out killing spree.
