Mr. Brooks (2007)

It's about time the serial killer genre came out with a decent film to represent itself. Maybe I haven't thought about it because of the sheer brilliance of the Showtime drama Dexter. You can tell this film was adapted from a good book. The plot is well thought out. Characters unfold in layers. The pacing is just right. It felt bookish, but in a good way.

I liked Kevin Costner in this role. I didn't know beforehand that Dane Cook was in it. This helps to balance out some of the doofus roles he's taken. Brooks is an interesting thriller, and a worthy rental selection.

Rating: B-