I was tempted to give it a 6,but since its getting such high reviews went with a lower rating. After watching, I do feel its overrated,both here and at netflix,the documentary got high ratings and raves,but was not *that good. The documentary kind of drags along,its not real exciting. With time it builds up some momentum,but its mainly centered around the murder trial.The brothers while eccentric,sheltered and reclusive are not total freaks/weirdos,what I mean is you aren't going to see anything really crazy or shocking ,IMO. It could be kind of depressing for some viewers,seeing how the brothers live. The brothers are also hard to understand with their deep rural hick accent. The other neighbors are understandable,though. What I liked about it,was how it gave us glimpse into these reclusive eccentrics lives,and without degrading/mocking the subjects. There is some humor,but its tasteful. I liked the interviews with the townspeople,and found them to be admirable,decent people. I wouldn't mind having them as neighbors. It was nice to see people being good-hearted,tolerant and having a sense of community,its not something you see often nowadays. If you do rent it,make sure to look at the extras. There is a short film,where the reclusive Wards visit Manhattan that I liked very much.
Review of Brother's Keeper
