It's Thanksgiving week, the holiday nestled between Halloween and Christmas, that is kind of acknowledged and then quickly moved on from. Just like in real life Thanksgiving action movies are few and far between. However, even though competition is minimal, there is one movie that deserves the crown as the best action Thanksgiving movie ever.
I'm talking about 2005's Four Brothers. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Andre 3000, Tyrese, and Garrett Hedlund. With Tajiri P. Henson, Sofia Vegara, Terrance Howard, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Josh Charles rounding out the supporting cast. The four stars play Brothers hell bent on investigating and avenging the murder of their adopted mom.
Set around the holidays, the film touches on three pillars that Thanksgiving stands on. Family, although they are not blood related they were raised together under the same roof by the same woman and ARE family. They bicker, argue, and play fight with one another as brothers do. Thankfulness, the four are all grateful for one another during the trying time.
Grief, those first holidays after losing someone close to you are tough. The Thanksgiving scene highlights how much each of them miss their mother and the warmth, comfort, and steadiness she bought to their lives.
The movie has an important message about brotherhood and family. It wouldnt be as beloved as it is, if not for the action scenes as well. For the record Chiwetel Ejiofor's Victor Sweet is still a effective but highly underrated villain.
He was ruthless, condescending, but had personality. I wish he was included more in the film. The there's the shootout at the family's house, that is heartwrenching and a damn good action scene.
Some consider the film a cult classic, but I consider it a modern classic. And now that I've got the wheels spinning in your head, it's a Thanksgiving classic. So get some dessert of your choice on Turkey day (skip that pumpkin pie). Turn on the movie and enjoy the lessons the movie provides.
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