So another day another movie. Two in a row isn't a streak exactly but it's more than usual. After seeing Knocked Up yesterday I decided that I need to get out more and see more movies. So I did.

Mr. Brooks hasn't gotten much press and I can kind of see why. I haven't seen more than the one, very simple preview about this movie and even after seeing that I had no idea what it was about. I saw an update about it on Dane Cook's myspace profile (we're buddies) and it made me curious. I'd only really read one article on it and it was really about Dane Cook. So I can honestly say that I had no idea what I was in for.

Have you seen Following? American Psycho? Fight Club perhaps? This movie is a bastard child of all three with vital pieces of their plots playing a large role in this plot. I'm not going to give much away because the shock factor makes it better, but I will say that Dane Cook plays a guy who blackmails a serial killer, played by Kevin Costner, into letting him tag along. Demi Moore plays the cop that's chasing Costner and William Hurt plays Costner's friend. Seriously well cast and seriously well acted.

There were parts that stood out, like the super-loud gunshots. There were parts that went unnoticed, like the parts where Costner's character is just staring or generally quiet. Both of these aspects of the movie made it intruiging and interesting without being boring at all. There are twists and turns and lots of scary things around the corner. If you're a fan of any of the three movies I mentioned you will probably love this movie. If, on the other hand, you've never seen any of those then you should, first of all, and then go see Mr. Brooks. It will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more without being annoying in the process. (9/10)