Review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) by Jake P — 09 Oct 2012

Paul Rudd shines as the naive "Idiot Brother" alongside a fantastic ensemble cast in this quirky family comedy.

This review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) was written by Jake P on 09 Oct 2012.

Our Idiot Brother has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Andrew R (1,534) on 12 Dec 2015

It's a sweet, mildly amusing film about a happy, go-lucky guy whose kindness and honesty wreak havoc on his family and friends and how they…

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By Chi Z (5) on 11 Oct 2014

When my friend dragged me to see this movie, I wasn't expecting much. However, I was so surprised how good and funny it was…

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By Caesar B (203) on 30 Mar 2015

Paul Rudd carries this a long way. Not a great comedy, but a good one…

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By Maurício V (71) on 21 Jul 2016

Our Idiot Brother explains how the real world actually is and with a charming and lovable performance from Paul Rudd, it is outstanding in…

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By Isaac B (261) on 19 Aug 2015

Our Idiot Brother is a good family film with an A-List cast being lead by none other than Paul Rudd in which he plays the lead role perfectly…

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By Dimitri C (237) on 30 Aug 2014

I loved this movie! Full hearted brother just trying to help…

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By Sam J (457) on 17 Nov 2017

An average but enjoyable light-hearted comedy, with a great cast. Rudd as always is excellent…

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By Sarah Marrs (566) for Cinesnark (167) on 22 Oct 2017

Our Idiot Brother is an okay movie, a pretty good comedy, and a stellar vehicle for star Paul Rudd…

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By Mike T (1,122) on 21 May 2015

It doesn't work, but Paul Rudd is so effortlessly amusing and likable that the film carries a certain charm…

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By Jacob B (1,524) on 19 Aug 2015

Our Idiot Brother is a good family film with an A-List cast being lead by none other than Paul Rudd in which he plays the lead role perfectly…

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