Bros movie review: Two of a kind, workin’ on a full house

We have a brand new romantic comedy in Bros. Is the movie worth checking out when it hits theaters? I will share my review and let you know.

Bros follow two men with commitment issues who attempt to start a relationship together. The movie is directed by Nicholas Stoller and stars Billy Eichner (who also co-wrote the film), Luke Macfarlane and Kristin Chenoweth.

Before I walked into this movie, a friend texted me and said this movie was a masterpiece. I was blown away because this person doesn’t throw that word around. So my already high expectations for the film were even higher.

Bobby and Aaron have spent their whole lives emotionally unavailable. Bobby is a more outgoing gay man who knows what he wants, gets it, and moves on with his life. While Aaron is shy, reserved and still trying to find himself within his own head. So, of course, when these two meet, they hit it off in some ways, but in others, they find themselves polar opposites.

As the movie progresses, the film has some of the same beats that other romantic comedies have with one person chasing another, maybe we’re good, perhaps we’re bad, etc. However, this film stands apart on its own, not just for the LGBTQ representation or the history lesson about that culture we get along the way (very important message).

It’s also about how Bobby and Aaron teach us about looking within, finding ourselves, not being defined by someone’s words, persevering, fighting, and not settling for anything less than what we deserve.

Bros is the best romantic comedy in years

Speaking of Bobby and Aaron, Billy Eichner and Luke McFarlane are an absolute delight together on the big screen. They have remarkable chemistry that oozes authenticity, making their relationship relatable, funny, and worth caring about the characters’ journey.

I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time at the movie theater. Nicholas Stoller and Eicher’s writing had the perfect beat to it. You had perfectly timed laughs that helped balance the heavy-hitting moments in this film. You have some of the best one-liners that people will be quoting for years to come (thank you for the Bohemian Rhapsody jokes, that movie stinks). I promise you’ll cry because I cried like a baby, especially during the song at the end.

Overall, ever so often, we come across a generational comedy and Bros is that movie. The laughs, lessons and brilliant acting will make you want to watch it multiple times. Go see this on the big screen.

Bros hits theaters on September 30.