Mr. Brooks

The Plot: A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.

The Pros: Kevin Costner is incredible as Earl Brooks. He is subtle, yet uses high emotion when it's crucial. This movie is a highly disturbing, yet wonderfully fascinating thriller that's well-planned and well-executed. Also, Dane Cook is actually pretty good, as is Demi Moore.

The Cons: The "Dane Cook-age" in Cook's character comes out from time to time. There's an action scene near the end of the film that feels entirely out of place and brings the viewer out of the world for a few minutes.

The Bottom Line: Mr. Brooks is a taut, intense, and mature psychological thriller that really delivers the goods. The performances are very good overall, but notable is Kevin Costner's mastery over the main character. Though a few things take you out of the experience occasionally, Mr. Brooks more than makes up for them with it's sheer tenacity and entertainment value.

The Score: 8.5 / 10