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Our Idiot Brother
2011 90 min United States of America R 18+
★6.5
Comedy, Drama
Director: Jesse Peretz
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Description
Everybody has one—the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. For sisters Liz, Miranda and Natalie, that person is their perennially upbeat brother, Ned. But as each of their lives begins to unravel, Ned's family comes to realise that Ned isn't such an idiot after all.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$24.82M
Worldwide:
$24.82M
Starring
Paul Rudd
Actor
Elizabeth Banks
Actor
Zooey Deschanel
Actor
Key opinion
Our Idiot Brother is generally regarded as a warm, character-driven indie comedy that succeeds through its sincere tone and Paul Rudd's empathetic performance. While most viewers appreciate the film's gentle satire of modern ego and duplicity, some find the humor hit-or-miss or the plot too aimless.
| Acting | Paul Rudd’s portrayal of Ned balances naive charm with a grounding sense of wisdom, serving as the film's emotional anchor. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast of sisters and supporting characters provides a strong, convincing dynamic that elevates the character-focused narrative. | |
| Theme | The script functions as an effective, lighthearted satire that exposes the pretensions and dishonesty of the characters surrounding the protagonist. | |
| Humor | Viewers are divided on the film's comedic appeal; some find the humor witty and unconventional, while others perceive it as clumsy or unfunny American-style slapstick. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the narrative structure are split: some find the plot's meandering, low-stakes progression refreshing and realistic, while others view it as lacking direction. | |
| Ending | The optimistic, tidy conclusion is debated; some find it a satisfying payoff to the character development, while others feel it is overly saccharine and lacks grit. |