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Brotherhood of the Wolf

The year is 1766... The hunt for a killer has begun.

2001 · 2h 31m · R Action, Adventure, History, Horror
Directed by Christophe Gans

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Overview

In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.

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All reviews
73%
Tomatometer
Fresh

A wonder of magpie postmodernism, a samurai adventure with Hong Kong action and a wry touch of American Western, all sewn into a free interpretation of Gallic history that also has its finger on the pulse of current social trends.

Ella Taylor, L.A. Weekly
Rotten

Instead of fluid acrobatics, we get hyperbolic montages of kicking feet, somersaulting torsos, and fists connecting with faces.

David Edelstein, Slate
Fresh

Fun movie, animatronic beast and all.

Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Fresh

Exhilirating viewing, at least while the feet are flying and the fangs are baring.

Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Fresh

Utterly preposterous but so full of enthusiasm and flashy style that it's entertaining anyway.

Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

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