Review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) by Thomas A — 11 Feb 2012

A lovely, light-hearted comedy that teaches us that sometimes the one who appears the most foolish still has something to teach us.

This review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) was written by Thomas A on 11 Feb 2012.

Our Idiot Brother has generally received mixed reviews.

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