This week on Netflix, a movie that got mixed reviews back in 2005 is currently trending on the streamer. Four Brothers, starring Mark Wahlberg, is currently more popular than such hits as KPop Demon Hunters and My Secret Santa, according to Netflix's top 10 movies chart. The plot follows a group of adopted brothers whose foster mother is killed in a botched robbery, and they believe that her death wasn't really a random killing. Despite the polarizing critical reviews, Watch With Us feels it's a no-brainer that the movie is finally getting its due twenty years after it came out. We break down why you should check out Four Brothers. 13 Must-Watch Action Movies on Netflix Right Now (December 2025) 'Four Brothers' Is a Hectic But Entertaining Exploitation Movie What we can all certainly agree on is that Four Brothers is no cinematic masterpiece - but that doesn't mean it isn't a fun and well-executed movie. John Singleton's film follows Bobby (Mark Wahlberg), Angel (Tyrese Gibson), Jerry (André Benjamin) and Jack (Garrett Hedlund) Mercer, the adopted brothers of foster mother Evelyn Mercer (Fionnula Flanagan), who seek vengeance for her death when she is killed in a seemingly freak accident. What ensues is wild, bloody and full of cinematic verve. The blaxploitation-inspired Four Brothers might be a bit ultra-violent and indulgent for some, but it features some truly inspired action set pieces, detailed production design and a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of corruption in Detroit. While the script doesn't shy away from being formulaic, fans of gritty, pulpy crime flicks will find that the filmmaking and casting elevate the material from hum-drum action into a truly inspired melodrama. The Dynamic Between The Core Characters Is Believable Wahlberg, Gibson, Hedlund and Benjamin might not seem like they'd be brothers in real life, and yet these actors manage to pull off the chemistry between their characters with a surprising amount of realism. Each actor brings a distinct personality to his role: hot-tempered criminal Bobby, family man Jerry, former Marine Angel and aspiring musician Jack. Despite their vastly differing lives and personalities, the brothers are united by a strong bond and love for their mother. The brothers' banter with one another brings both humor to the film a believability to their history, and their dynamic is a huge part of what elevates the cliché narrative. The brothers are both the glue that holds Four Brothers together as well as what holds each other together. One of the movie's central themes is loyalty, and these performances succeed in conveying an authentic connection that transcends blood relation and perfectly embodies what the movie is about. When nobody wanted them, all the brothers had was their mom and each other. Mark Wahlberg Gives a Polarizing but Fascinating Performance Tyrese Gibson, Mark Wahlberg and Garrett Hedlund in Four Brothers Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection Wahlberg can be a good actor or a bad actor, or a bad good actor, or a good bad actor, depending entirely on what kind of film he's in and what role he's playing, and maybe also depending on his mood. And depending on who you ask, Wahlberg is either good or bad in Four Brothers. He's given some lines of dialogue that aren't very well-written, but he still delivers them with impressive earnestness. "Don't you die on me, you little fairy!" is completely absurd and borderline offensive, and yet could anyone have said it other than Wahlberg? (I'm not actually sure if that's a compliment). 5 Best Drama Movies to Watch in December 2025, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes Score Perhaps no one could have portrayed the tough-guy, hot-headed, macho Bobby Mercer better than Wahlberg - I mean, he does love to make sure everyone knows he's a tough guy, right? It's this combination of movie star ego and total commitment to the role that makes Wahlberg both a fascinating celebrity persona as well as a genuinely good actor, and as Bobby, he imbues the role with the necessary grit, personality and goofy charm. Stream Four Brothers now on Netflix.