Review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) by Mikefromangus — 24 Mar 2012

So much potential to be funny! But the movie misses its mark. Plays out more like a drama then a comedy.

This review of Our Idiot Brother (2011) was written by Mikefromangus on 24 Mar 2012.

Our Idiot Brother has generally received mixed reviews.

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