Brothersis Marisa Tomei’s new crime comedy, and it is the perfect reminder to watch this $64 million movie that won her an Oscar 31 years ago.Marisa Tomei is a fantastic actress who has appeared in all kinds of beloved films, with her filmography including projects likeThe Wrestler,Only You, and the MCU’sSpider-Manmovies. However, many fans of the actress will cite one specific role as her best, and while she has never reprised it in a sequel, Marisa Tomei’sBrothersrole is the closest that she has ever gotten.
Brothersis a new film on Amazon Prime Video,with it coming fromPalm Springsdirector Max Barbakow. The film follows two twin brothers played by Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage as they reunite for one last crime job. However, a series of wacky events keep getting in their way, withBrothersbeing one of the most notable crime comedies in years. WhileBrothersfeatures an all-star castwith supporting actors like Brendan Fraser and Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei steals every scene that she is in, drawing parallels with the actress' most iconic role.
After Brothers, Watch Marisa Tomei’s Classic Crime Comedy My Cousin Vinny
The Film That Won Her An Oscar
For viewers that enjoyedBrothers, the perfect next film to watch is Marisa Tomei’s 1992 crime comedy classicMy Cousin Vinny.My Cousin Vinnyis often cited as one of the funniest films and one of thebest legal movies of all time, with Marisa Tomei, Joe Pesci, and Ralph Macchio giving some of the best performances in their careers. The film follows two young boys in Alabama who get caught up in a murder case. Once they get arrested, their only hope is Vinny Gambini (Joe Pesci), a New York lawyer who has never won a case.
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Vinny isn’t the only character who makes the journey from New York to Alabama inMy Cousin Vinny,as he is joined by his fiancée, Mona Lisa Vito (Marisa Tomei). Tomei’s character has some of the most memorable and quotable lines inMy Cousin Vinny, with the script giving her character some of the film’s funniest moments. DespiteMy Cousin Vinnybeing a lighthearted comedy, Mona Lisa Vito is quite complex, with Tomei’s performance earning her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Brothers Is The Closest Marisa Tomei Has Come To Reprising Her My Cousin Vinny Role In 32 Years
Both Characters Are Incredibly Similar
My Cousin Vinnyis a standalone film, meaning that Marisa Tomei has never reprised her Mona Lisa Vito role since 1992. However, Marisa Tomei’s role inBrothersis surprisingly close, with it being the closest that she has gotten in 32 years. InBrothers, Marisa Tomei plays Bethesda, a girlfriend of Peter Dinklage’s Jady Munger.
WhileBethesda doesn’t have as big of an impact onBrothersas Mona Lisa Vito did onMy Cousin Vinny, the two characters are incredibly similar. Marisa Tomei uses the same accent for both characters, and Bethesda and Mona Lisa being the romantic partners of the shady protagonists also draws some parallels. While the two characters aren’t exactly the same, fans ofMy Cousin Vinnymay appreciate the similarities between Marisa Tomei’s performances in both films.
Brothers Is Shockingly Marisa Tomei’s First Crime Comedy In 9 Years
Since The Big Short
DespiteMy Cousin Vinnybeing the most famous Marisa Tomei film,Brothersis shockingly the first crime comedy movie that she has appeared in in nine years. The last crime comedy that Tomei appeared in was 2015’sThe Big Short, where she played Cynthia Baum. WhileThe Big Shortis a comedy, it is much darker thanMy Cousin VinnyorBrothersdue to the fact that it deals with the causes of the real-life 2008 financial crisis, meaning that it is hard to even compareThe Big Shortto the other two films.
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Marisa Tomei has appeared in a lot of movies sinceThe Big Short, although none of them are crime comedies. Most of her works since 2015 have centered around the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with her having playedAunt May starting inCaptain America: Civil War. Her role inBrothersmay not be the biggest, but it is nice to see Marisa Tomei have a return to form after years of not appearing in anything similar toMy Cousin Vinny.
Brothers
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Brothers (2024) is a film centered around the complex dynamic between two siblings navigating personal and familial challenges. Directed by nan, the movie explores themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption as the characters confront their past and seek reconciliation.
