Brennan and Dale are two immature men who never want to grow up. When Brennan’s mom and Dale’s dad fall in love, the two “boys” are forced to live together and share a bedroom. Their insane rivalry and ridiculous antics pull the new family apart, forcing them to work together to save their parents’ marriage. They discover that they can use their imaginative talents to create wonderful projects, like Prestige Worldwide Entertainment Company, which becomes a highly successful business. They remain best friends and step brothers who never lose their childlike zest for life. The chemistry between Ferrell and Reilly in Talladega Nights continued and flourished here. Washington City Paper critic Tricia Olszewski wrote, ”The great genius of STEP BROTHERS isn’t merely the reunion of Ferrell and Reilly, but the bizarre personality dissonance of the perpetually fighting characters.” — Leanne von Mittenwald
