Review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) by Penny O — 13 Jan 2012

This is a refreshing detour for Paul Rodd, and I am a big fan of Zooey Deschanel. Our Idiot Brother is harmless fun, but easily forgotten - no surprise there, though.

This review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) was written by Penny O on 13 Jan 2012.

Our Idiot Brother has generally received mixed reviews.

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