Review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) by Bobbyg — 20 Sep 2011

Typical precious indie comedy, way too pleased with itself to make it worth watching. It's one of those films the critics love to love, but audiences don't really enjoy.

This review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) was written by Bobbyg on 20 Sep 2011.

Our Idiot Brother has generally received mixed reviews.

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