My Brother Is an Only Child

The violent relationship between the two brothers really shook me. Obviously the title of the film leads the viewer to the assumption that the relationship they have with one another is filled with tension, but I was still caught off guard by their reality. As an only child, I have no idea what it's like to be at odds with a sibling, especially not in a political way. Still, as I watched the film I was able to understand the strain placed on their relationship, because it is something I witness so often in America today. I have seen many friends get into arguments over their different political views and it has put pressure onto their relationships, while they still have love/respect for each other. The film was not totally heart-wrenching because the director sewed in some comedic sequences.