Is My Brother’s Girlfriend Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2017)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of My Brother’s Girlfriend (2017), audiences are invited back into the world of Romance, Drama. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Reiko is a sister who is studying with his successful lawyer brother Sato as a role model. She joins Saburo who is a motivator of the same subject, and she introduces Saburo’s sister, Maya, to her brother to turn her brother’s heart, who does not recognize her boyfriend. Sato is taken away by beautiful Maya. Reiko, who is relieved to see the two of them and dreams of a happy future, suddenly appeared to her ex-girlfriend, Kanbe, and began to blame her for having lost her girlfriend to Sato."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In My Brother’s Girlfriend, even the presence of Saki Mizumi struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Romance. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is My Brother’s Girlfriend worth your time? If you appreciate Romance, Drama films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, My Brother’s Girlfriend misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 66 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.