Review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) by John T — 02 Mar 2012

Rudd brings depth and color to what might be a simple and shallow role. Fun cast of misfits.

This review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) was written by John T on 02 Mar 2012.

Our Idiot Brother has generally received mixed reviews.

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