Little Brother
2007·History·1h 38m
6.8
★
A film based on real events about the art of passing, goodness and mercy... The titular Little Brother is based on Alojzy Kosiba, "Alojzeczek" - a fundraiser and almoner who lived in the years 1855-1939. A monk approaching the end of his days wants to save a young boy's life before his earthly farewell.
Directed by Andrzej Barański
IMDB
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Cast
Artur Barciś
Piotr Kosiba, brat Alojzy
Bartłomiej Bobrowski
Crew
Andrzej Barański
Director
Andrzej Barański
Writer
Albina Barańska
Production Design
Albina Barańska
Set Decoration
Popular Reviews
71 reviews
Agatha
4.0★ · 07/21/26
blooper reels FINALLY
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Luca Trumfio
3.0★ · 07/16/26
John Cena retired from wrestling to do this bull shit
John Cena retired from wrestling to do this bull shit
ghost girl
6.0★ · 07/15/26
im not gonna lie its not very good but eric andre sold me really hard on this he really put his all into this. its kind of beautiful and heartfelt and i loved the cast. i laughed i cried i did question some of the narrative choices but they deliver some truly beautiful moments in this
im not gonna lie its not very good but eric andre sold me really hard on this he really put his all into this. its kind of beautiful and heartfelt and i loved the cast. i laughed i cried i did question some of the narrative choices but they deliver some truly beautiful moments in this
geekcultureguyPRO
4.0★ · 07/12/26
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Dylan
4.0★ · 07/11/26
Little Brother stars John Cena as Rudd, Eric Andre as Marcus, alongside supporting performances from Michelle Monaghan as Deirdre and Sherry Cola as Mia.
Little Brother follows Rudd at the height of his career, until an unexpected visitor from his past throws him off balance and forces him to come to terms with what really matters.
While the premise of this film is quite unique, with the idea of an overly attached “little brother” from a Big Brother style programme returning and disrupting Rudd’s life, it unfortunately ends up feeling like a standard story of conflict and resolution.
Going into the film, the audience already knows it will have a wholesome ending, so it really needed to keep things entertaining along the way. Thankfully, Eric Andre does a great job of that, but sadly it isn’t enough to carry the whole film.
Focusing on the positives, Andre is easily the standout performer. His comedic timing is excellent and he is always a joy to watch on screen. I especially like how the rivalry is completely one sided, with Marcus remaining a genuinely positive character throughout. He simply wants a real connection with someone, and eventually finds that with Rudd and Mia.
Unfortunately, these positives are not enough to keep the audience fully engaged, as you are always aware of where the story is heading.
Throughout the film, I even found myself pausing it, not because it was bad, but because it kept hitting very familiar clichés without offering anything new.
For example, early on the film introduces conflict between Rudd’s kids, showing that they do not get along and are quite distant from each other. It feels like this is setting up a subplot where Rudd helps them reconcile, which in turn helps him realise he needs to do the same with Marcus.
While that idea would still be somewhat cliché, at least it would have paid off what the film was setting up. Instead, this thread goes nowhere, which makes it feel like a missed opportunity.
John Cena is good in the film, as he usually is, but this is one of his weaker performances. I don’t think the film fully uses his strengths, which makes his character less engaging than it could have been.
Lastly, and this is more of a small issue, I didn’t like how quickly the family accepts Marcus. It feels rushed and unrealistic. Deirdre, in particular, has no real hesitation letting a stranger into their home, even after it is made clear that Rudd never had a close relationship with him. It feels forced and only exists to move the story forward.
Overall, this isn’t the worst John Cena film, but it never reaches the heights of some of his better work. The story is predictable and lacks the emotional depth needed to make the audience fully invest in the journey, which causes the emotional moments to fall flat.
Because of that, I’m giving Little Brother a 2/5 stars. You will likely get some enjoyment out of it, but not much beyond that.
Little Brother follows Rudd at the height of his career, until an unexpected visitor from his past throws him off balance and forces him to come to terms with what really matters.
While the premise of this film is quite unique, with the idea of an overly attached “little brother” from a Big Brother style programme returning and disrupting Rudd’s life, it unfortunately ends up feeling like a standard story of conflict and resolution.
Going into the film, the audience already knows it will have a wholesome ending, so it really needed to keep things entertaining along the way. Thankfully, Eric Andre does a great job of that, but sadly it isn’t enough to carry the whole film.
Focusing on the positives, Andre is easily the standout performer. His comedic timing is excellent and he is always a joy to watch on screen. I especially like how the rivalry is completely one sided, with Marcus remaining a genuinely positive character throughout. He simply wants a real connection with someone, and eventually finds that with Rudd and Mia.
Unfortunately, these positives are not enough to keep the audience fully engaged, as you are always aware of where the story is heading.
Throughout the film, I even found myself pausing it, not because it was bad, but because it kept hitting very familiar clichés without offering anything new.
For example, early on the film introduces conflict between Rudd’s kids, showing that they do not get along and are quite distant from each other. It feels like this is setting up a subplot where Rudd helps them reconcile, which in turn helps him realise he needs to do the same with Marcus.
While that idea would still be somewhat cliché, at least it would have paid off what the film was setting up. Instead, this thread goes nowhere, which makes it feel like a missed opportunity.
John Cena is good in the film, as he usually is, but this is one of his weaker performances. I don’t think the film fully uses his strengths, which makes his character less engaging than it could have been.
Lastly, and this is more of a small issue, I didn’t like how quickly the family accepts Marcus. It feels rushed and unrealistic. Deirdre, in particular, has no real hesitation letting a stranger into their home, even after it is made clear that Rudd never had a close relationship with him. It feels forced and only exists to move the story forward.
Overall, this isn’t the worst John Cena film, but it never reaches the heights of some of his better work. The story is predictable and lacks the emotional depth needed to make the audience fully invest in the journey, which causes the emotional moments to fall flat.
Because of that, I’m giving Little Brother a 2/5 stars. You will likely get some enjoyment out of it, but not much beyond that.
Little Brother stars John Cena as Rudd, Eric Andre as Marcus, alongside supporting performances from Michelle Monaghan as Deirdre and Sherry Cola as Mia.
Little Brother follows Rudd at the height of his career, until an unexpected visitor from his past throws him off balance and forces him to come to terms with what really matters.
While the premise of this film is quite unique, with the idea of an overly attached “little brother” from a Big Brother style programme returning and disrupting Rudd’s life, it unfortunately ends up feeling like a standard story of conflict and resolution.
Going into the film, the audience already knows it will have a wholesome ending, so it really needed to keep things entertaining along the way. Thankfully, Eric Andre does a great job of that, but sadly it isn’t enough to carry the whole film.
Focusing on the positives, Andre is easily the standout performer. His comedic timing is excellent and he is always a joy to watch on screen. I especially like how the rivalry is completely one sided, with Marcus remaining a genuinely positive character throughout. He simply wants a real connection with someone, and eventually finds that with Rudd and Mia.
Unfortunately, these positives are not enough to keep the audience fully engaged, as you are always aware of where the story is heading.
Throughout the film, I even found myself pausing it, not because it was bad, but because it kept hitting very familiar clichés without offering anything new.
For example, early on the film introduces conflict between Rudd’s kids, showing that they do not get along and are quite distant from each other. It feels like this is setting up a subplot where Rudd helps them reconcile, which in turn helps him realise he needs to do the same with Marcus.
While that idea would still be somewhat cliché, at least it would have paid off what the film was setting up. Instead, this thread goes nowhere, which makes it feel like a missed opportunity.
John Cena is good in the film, as he usually is, but this is one of his weaker performances. I don’t think the film fully uses his strengths, which makes his character less engaging than it could have been.
Lastly, and this is more of a small issue, I didn’t like how quickly the family accepts Marcus. It feels rushed and unrealistic. Deirdre, in particular, has no real hesitation letting a stranger into their home, even after it is made clear that Rudd never had a close relationship with him. It feels forced and only exists to move the story forward.
Overall, this isn’t the worst John Cena film, but it never reaches the heights of some of his better work. The story is predictable and lacks the emotional depth needed to make the audience fully invest in the journey, which causes the emotional moments to fall flat.
Because of that, I’m giving Little Brother a 2/5 stars. You will likely get some enjoyment out of it, but not much beyond that.
Little Brother follows Rudd at the height of his career, until an unexpected visitor from his past throws him off balance and forces him to come to terms with what really matters.
While the premise of this film is quite unique, with the idea of an overly attached “little brother” from a Big Brother style programme returning and disrupting Rudd’s life, it unfortunately ends up feeling like a standard story of conflict and resolution.
Going into the film, the audience already knows it will have a wholesome ending, so it really needed to keep things entertaining along the way. Thankfully, Eric Andre does a great job of that, but sadly it isn’t enough to carry the whole film.
Focusing on the positives, Andre is easily the standout performer. His comedic timing is excellent and he is always a joy to watch on screen. I especially like how the rivalry is completely one sided, with Marcus remaining a genuinely positive character throughout. He simply wants a real connection with someone, and eventually finds that with Rudd and Mia.
Unfortunately, these positives are not enough to keep the audience fully engaged, as you are always aware of where the story is heading.
Throughout the film, I even found myself pausing it, not because it was bad, but because it kept hitting very familiar clichés without offering anything new.
For example, early on the film introduces conflict between Rudd’s kids, showing that they do not get along and are quite distant from each other. It feels like this is setting up a subplot where Rudd helps them reconcile, which in turn helps him realise he needs to do the same with Marcus.
While that idea would still be somewhat cliché, at least it would have paid off what the film was setting up. Instead, this thread goes nowhere, which makes it feel like a missed opportunity.
John Cena is good in the film, as he usually is, but this is one of his weaker performances. I don’t think the film fully uses his strengths, which makes his character less engaging than it could have been.
Lastly, and this is more of a small issue, I didn’t like how quickly the family accepts Marcus. It feels rushed and unrealistic. Deirdre, in particular, has no real hesitation letting a stranger into their home, even after it is made clear that Rudd never had a close relationship with him. It feels forced and only exists to move the story forward.
Overall, this isn’t the worst John Cena film, but it never reaches the heights of some of his better work. The story is predictable and lacks the emotional depth needed to make the audience fully invest in the journey, which causes the emotional moments to fall flat.
Because of that, I’m giving Little Brother a 2/5 stars. You will likely get some enjoyment out of it, but not much beyond that.