Review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) by Jeremy C — 16 Mar 2012

At first I wasn't liking it, then it actually turned out to be a really good movie. Once it got to the point is was touching.

This review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) was written by Jeremy C on 16 Mar 2012.

Our Idiot Brother has generally received mixed reviews.

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