Mr. Brooks

Talk about left field… this movie is original and has plenty of plot twists to keep you at your seats edge.

Spoiler Alert!!!

The movie follows Earl Brooks (Kevin Costner) who is a mild mannered type-a businessman who has a deep secret. The secret is that he is also an addict. He attends AA meetings not because his vice is alcohol but rather because he is cold calculating serial killer.

He is about to commit his last killing when he is accidentally photographed by a voyeur (Dane Cook) who does not want to blackmail him for money but rather to learn and emulate Mr. Brooks. Out to catch him is detective Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore). Unfortunately, she can not keep her complete focus on the case as a pending divorce as well as an escaped convict that is after her constantly distract her.

There is an interesting addition to the cast. Marshal (William Hurt) is Mr. Brooks alter ego. He helps in the planning and is Mr. Brooks sounding board gone wrong. He tags along on the killings and enjoys the killings even more then Mr. Brooks does. The two of them portray the serial killer perfectly and one wonders if this is actually what goes on in the head of killer.

There are numerous other additions to the plot that help shape the movie. The cast, direction and screen writing are tremendous. A definite must see of this year. Rumor has it that this is only the first of a series. If so, I can’t wait to see the sequel.