The military has been predominant in our society: a statistic showed that global military spending in 2012 exceeded $1.7 trillion. It is present everywhere: in newspapers, on television, in video games and in the cinema. An example of a film could be Brothers, where we can relate situations to certain themes. As part of this analysis, I will relate the film to three major themes: men's relationship to war, war and patriarchy, and women's relationship to war. Summary: Overall, the film tells the story of a Marine Captain (Sam) who goes on a mission to Afghanistan. , leaving behind his wife (Grace) and two daughters. He also leaves his brother (Tommy), a criminal who has just been released from prison for robbing a bank. While Sam is on a mission and captured as a prisoner (presumed dead), Tommy cares for Grace and her two nieces, creating a strong bond between them and helping the family through their grief. When Sam returns home, he has completely changed: he becomes a cold man, suffering from PTSD and paranoia, and suspects his wife and brother of having sex together. Eventually, he attempts suicide, after having a tantrum over his daughter (she said Grace and Tommy had slept together), and is sent to a psychiatric clinic. He also tells his wife what really happened while he was on the mission, how he killed Private Joe. Men's Relationship with War The film somehow suggests that the experience of war confirms a young man's manhood. We can see how Sam, a successful captain in the US Marines, is praised by his father in comparison to Tommy, who spent most of his life getting into trouble. Hank, Tommy and Sam's father, states at one point that Tommy should grow up to be a hero, just like his brother. In a way, war is reflected as a competition...... middle of paper ... ould. Women are practically seen as victims, but also as supporters of war. As we see, Private Joe's wife, Cassie Willis, mourns her husband's death, but still pays tribute to him, saying he died with dignity for a good cause. As said before, Grace goes to a community center where many military wives and children hang out, which describes Grace's role in the military. Additionally, after her loss, Cassie goes to talk to Grace to ease her pain and talk about the nightmare she had that included Sam. Even though Grace wished Sam wouldn't go on the mission, she still agreed to it. , which demonstrates to what extent she encourages her man against his will to fulfill his masculine duty. She understands that she risks losing him, but she lets him go anyway, because it is her duty. On the battlefield, no women are present: the military unit where Sam was located did not contain any women.