This is start up film in the Brother series, and also a role model for the russian transition anti hero.Danila have served the army, like girls, like music, hate chechens, hate bullies ,and hate someone who does not keep his word,and of course he is dedicated to his family.It also presents another myth about Russian version of Chicago mid ’30-es,St. Petersbutg in mid ’90, the “Bandit Peterburg”.What makes the difference about some other film noir movies,is that main antihero is not opsessed with the material ,he giveaway the money to the junkie prostitute Kat.You will not learn anything about Russia, St.Petersburg from this movie, but you will have an 2 hour fun in the modern tale about hero who confronts the monsters.