Review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) by James C — 06 Mar 2012

Funnily enough not yet released in the UK, saw it anyway. It was good, not many funny scenes but was entertaining enough.

This review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) was written by James C on 06 Mar 2012.

Our Idiot Brother has generally received mixed reviews.

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