189 - Pt. 2 - Four Brothers (RT)

We are not quite John Singleton neophytes, but we are pretty close anyway. So how do we approach a Singleton flick that has been decried by many as an example of him selling out? How do we feel about the morality of FOUR BROTHERS and its celebration of vigilante justice? Are we overthinking this revenge tale or not giving it enough credit? There’s lots to chew on in this Real Talk segment, including a potential reevaluation of Mark Wahlberg as a leading man. Keyword: “potential”.

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