Review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) by Khaled H — 29 Feb 2012

Silly yet funny.

Paul Rudd is a very talented actor.

Elizabeth banks is on the right track.

This review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) was written by Khaled H on 29 Feb 2012.

Our Idiot Brother has generally received mixed reviews.

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