Brotherly Love Analysis

“Brotherly Love” 2015 bring forth the reality of gangster life to the big screen. It shows not only the criminal side, but also the emotions that the life comes with. Watching the movie may feel like being on a rollercoaster. With all the ups, downs, and surprising turns in every corner. Some turns leaving you rigor from shock, and others leaving you seduced by the lifestyle. While adding in the accurate depiction of life in West Philadelphia. Being from Philly myself, watching this film feels like a night out on the weekends. This film could be similar to Tyson’s knockout out punch; with its exhilarating climax, and plot twist. Due to the origin of director Jamal Hill, the movie perfectly illustrated Philadelphia. Jamal was actually from the “City of Brotherly Love”(1). This fact probably helped him a …show more content…
June’s childhood friend Bunch ( Marc John Jefferies) get murdered by the rival gang as an act of vengeance for their fallen comrades. Cory Hardrict gave a riveting performance as he mourn for his friend. All his emotions were displayed with just one face. A face of realization that his friend no longer walks this earth. This scene was similar to Romeo and Juliet when Mercutio was killed by Tybalt(3). Both of these death led to more violence. For example, following Bunch’s death June’s mom get shot during a robbery. Cory Hardrict once again bless us with great acting. The scene follow June as he sit at his mother’s bedside, and shed tears whilst telling her he will protect the family. June has been providing for the family since he was fifteen. He gave up his dreams for his family. His way of life was for his family. Everything he does is for his family. June’s character development through the whole movie was unparalleled. He was like water, able to become any shape and size for his family. June was able to morph to a parent, brother, son, friend, and