Idiots

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  • 2012


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Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.0
Rudd ably carries the film while retaining a light touch, though even with Rudd in the lead, its still a featherweight trifle, an afternoon nap of a f .. Av Club
3.8
Its refreshing, this late in the summer, to find a hot weather comedy that doesnt hate its characters and embed them in scatology and sexual impossibi .. Rogerebert
4.0
This isnt your average stoner comedy, and its far from your average comedy of manners. Common Sense Media
3.0
Peretz gives Rudd plenty of opportunities to display his range, but not enough substance to the scenario for the character to stand on firm ground. Indie Wire
0.5
A wannabe feel good comedy that turns out to be as cruel as its title. Variety
3.5
This is what makes Our Idiot Brother a comedy that is worthwhile due to its strongest attribute, the main performance. We Got This Covered
3.8
If Our Idiot Brother clearly courts Gump ian territory, its pattern finally bears a stronger resemblance to Pier Paolo Pasolinis Teorema.
2.5
Rudd has created a genuinely engaging character in the Candide like Ned, but Our Idiot Brother gives him very little garden to cultivate.
4.0
If My Idiot Brother reaches a broad audience, Rudds performance will be what takes it there.With a boost from Sundance, My Idiot Brother, Jesse Peretz .. Screen Daily
2.5
Each episode yields laughs, but the many parallel screw ups dont build to the kind of crescendo the film needs; it may be no worse than Rudds latest v .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Our Idiot Brother is ultimately a shambling tale told with genial grace but little substance.
3.5
The comedy isnt always as crisp as it should be, but Peretz has the perfect partner in crime in Rudd.
3.8
Comedy has gotten better more harsh and honest, less safe and formulaic in recent years, and so we get Our Idiot Brother, which easily could have been .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
New Yorkers can get a kick out of seeing so much of our beautiful, silly city skewered, but its hard to imagine what most others would get out of the .. Cinema Blend
3.0
Rudd even sells Neds dude isms, including Like, wow, just, I mean.You know Ny Daily News
4.0
To be sure, MY IDIOT BROTHER is not a particularly brilliant film, but its a very enjoyable comedy. JoBlo
2.5
Peretz wants the pace brisk but settles for choppy much of this flick looks to have been edited in a food processor. The Globe And Mail
3.8
The comedys relaxed, moony rhythms imbue it with a certain charm, but can result in a certain stop and start awkwardness, too. Philly
3.0
The word idiot and the goofball TV ads raise expectations for some high concept, lowbrow comedy. Philly
4.5
This delightfully funny comedy is carried by a near perfect performance by Paul Rudd who makes Ned into an endearing holy fool with an inner contentme .. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
A movie that has a few laughs, but despite its laid back hero has a forced, oddly strident feel. One Guys Opinion
3.5
Would you believe that Ned is doomed to screw up this cohabitation, too Village Voice
3.1
The great joy in this adorably slight film is seeing how absolutely beguiling to men, women and children this man without guile can be. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
All the main characters are shallow and the pic relies wholly on Rudd to charm his way through such fluff. Sover
2.5
Its tame and rather bland, and the laughter it generates is half hearted. ReelViews
3.0
Every family has one: the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. Blu Ray
3.5
It appears that Peretz is more comfortable with drama, and with human behavior and foibles, than he is with comedy.In Our Idiot Brother, the comedy mo .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.5
Paul Rudd stars as a small town hippie so trustingor is it stupidthat in the opening scene he agrees to sell pot to a uniformed police officer. Chicago Reader
3.8
Our Idiot Brother is warm and genuinely funny, and good for Neds idiocy if that means he thinks giving people the benefit of the doubt wont always hav .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
The laughs are consistent and occasionally outlandish, but more often, they arise out of recognizable family situations. Usa Today
1.5
Its almost as if director Jesse Peretz who works from a script by his sister, Evgenia Peretz, and her husband, David Schisgall wanted the overall effo .. Screen It
2.5
The Rudd appeal is what makes the otherwise indigestible Our Idiot Brother go down easy. Rolling Stone
3.0
Not everyone has an idiot brother. Likewise, not every movie about one is engaging or entertaining. Pop Matters
2.5
Its the stench of misogyny that makes this indie comedy go so very sour. The Wrap
2.0
Throughout it all Ned is not idiotic exactly, just affably clueless. Cs Monitor
3.8
Money is so distant a concern that Miranda hands Ned $300 as though its a Tic Tac.So this bourgeois bohemian movie is, in a way, as serene in its obli .. New York Post
3.5
Ultimately, nearly everyone in Our Idiot Brother is a screw up, but the first rate cast keeps us engaged with them, flaws and all. Film Journal International ..
3.0
The reason to watch Our Idiot Brother is to see Rudd, whose presence is always welcome. Az Central
1.9
Peretz has figured out how to make a happy commercial contraption with eccentric flavoring. Boston
2.0
The absolutely most enthusiastic thing I can say about Our Idiot Brother is that I didnt mind sitting through it. Mountain X
3.5
Theres obviously a Gump ian aspect to this notion of a guileless soul triumphing through the sheer force of good intentions, but happily its muted. Npr
3.1
The film never gives any sense of clarity regarding how its pieces fit together, leaving us to wonder who the true idiots are. Q Network
3.5
This little movie isnt a fully accomplished farceit veers toward sentimentalitybut the fact that Peretz even gestures in the direction of farce is som .. Slate
3.0
The film has a two tone sensibility, mixing rumpus fun with attempts at meaningful observational drama, and its a bit simplistic, but has enough enter ..
3.8
It is to the credit of the filmmakers that they manage to recoup and give the movie an ending thats as winning and winsome as its star. Observer
2.0
It turns out that staying stupid and high is, in fact, a great way to go through life.Of course, if youve seen enough stoner movies then you kind of a .. Movies
3.5
In this film, Ned (Rudd) is one of those folks who smile a lot and believe that people are inherently good. Movies
3.5
Theres no sense of a constant straining for laughs, making a nice change from the desperation of this seasons gross out comedies. Time
3.8
Cute is probably not the word one would expect to attach to a film with this title, but there is no more apropos term for its gentle comic charm. Mr Brown Movies
3.8
Its sweet, and low key.Its very 70s in its vibe, which helps when the script veers in and out of formula. Chicago Tribune
3.0
Our Idiot Brother still isnt as funny as it should have been with such a talented cast, but its a surprisingly sweet comedy that utilizes the family d .. Bullz-Eye
3.0
This factoid becomes a crucial element in sewing up a comedy that inspires no more than three chuckle inducing gags. Coles Mithey
3.0
Its rare that summer ends on as sweet a note as Our Idiot Brother. Detroit News
4.3
The humor does get a bit slapsticky at times but most of it is quite clever, relying solely on the comic timing and interaction of Rudd and his co sta ..
3.1
The flimsy but funny enough Our Idiot Brother makes a pact with its audience. Groucho Reviews
3.0
Our Idiot Brother something more than has been advertised, something with more ambition, and it is obvious that director Jesse Peretz is interested in .. Hit Fix
3.1
The emphasis is not so much on laughs, but on exploring familial relationships. It achieves some degree of success on both those counts, but the degre .. Aisle Seat
3.5
The sweet, yet switched on tone of humour established here will carry forth deep into the final act, well beyond the point most comedies are expected .. Herald Sun
2.5
The sometimes mediocre and rote script never falls too far in quality because of the charm of the cast. 7M Pictures
3.0
The hippie jokes are as obvious as Neds shaggy beard, but thats OK since this story about a painfully nice guy mostly works. E Online
3.8
A bearded, long haired, Crocs clad Paul Rudd just owns the part and makes it all worthwhile. Film School Rejects
1.5
Surrounded by caricatures and a bit of schmaltz, this comedy is bolstered by a charismatic lead performance from Paul Rudd. Film Ink
3.0
This has none of the hard edges of a movie like Little Miss Sunshine, but it does have a delightful quirkiness to it, with Rudds performance holding i .. Maki At The Movies
3.5
Ned (Paul Rudd) isnt the smartest organic vegetable vender in the farmers market.
3.8
The comic setup and characters seem almost tailor made for a television comedy. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
. Our Idiot Brother is an assortment of screwball characters in search of something to do before attaining enlightenment. Its whimsy without substance .. Tamp A Bay
3.8
Yet the films ultimate, somewhat contrived means of wrapping everything up warmly feels less like predictability and more like karma.Did you know: Ned .. Red Eye Chicago
4.4
Rudd is at his best, imbuing Ned with a deep humanity and a surprisingly persuasive edge. And as the sisters, Banks, Deschanel and Mortimer never hit .. Stl Today
2.0
Its not exactly the movie sensation of the year, but its hard not to like. Cleve Land
2.5
Our Idiot Brother is lighter and more aimless; the narrative doesnt go anywhere special and ends up in a dull, pat, but upbeat place. Dustin Put Man
3.8
Yet Rudd makes Ned such a comic force of calamitous geniality that you dont mind the familiar narrative. Larsen On Film
2.5
An absolute must see for anyone interested in fully appreciating the mindset and motivations of the charismatic militants who emerged to capture the c .. News Blaze
3.5
Rudd is a master at understated goofiness and brilliant at conveying optimistic vacancy. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
A sweet and at times raunchy comedy, Our Idiot Brother features Paul Rudd at his likeable best in his portrayal of a liberal Jesus figure stuck in a r .. Matts Movie Reviews
4.4
As the most ambitious of the sisters, Elizabeth Banks avoids caricature but doesnt avoid making us laugh.
2.0
Our Idiot Brother wants to be a quirky comedy but I dont think it delivers enough laughs. The Film Pie
3.1
It trades the frat boy hazing that is a blockbuster tradition for a bittersweet, late summer flavor. Js Online
3.5
Our Idiot Brother is undoubtedly flawed, but director Jesse Peretz turns up the charm with ease, bringing the best out of his talented cast and some i .. Shockya
2.5
Lugubrious, bumbling and sit com predictable, Our Idiot Brother has a couple of good ideas, no style, an episodic structure and some charming incident .. Sbs
3.0
Our Idiot Brother, however much even the audience may cheer it on to greatness, is just not built for it. Or Lando Weekly
3.5
This is a warm, engaging film that may not be laugh out loud funny... but its still full of wit. Bowling Green Daily News
3.8
While the movie coulda/shoulda been longer than its scant 90 minutes, its actually surprising just how much memorable material is packed into the piec .. Clclt
2.5
Its slow, vaguely preachy and filled with characters who are impossible to like. Jam! Movies
3.0
A completely charming film that features an endearing performance from Rudd. Without him, the film would flounder awkwardly. Ion Cinema
4.0
Two things help keep Our Idiot Brother interesting, a superb cast and a well written rework of familiar ideas that have been done to death. Tri City Herald
2.5
Another fish out of water story, Our Idiot Brother never really makes a huge impact. It contains a few laughs certainly, but its not one of the outsta .. Qc Times
3.0
Epitomized by its grainy, poorly lit low budget aesthetics, the film exhibits a tossed off slacker ness that too closely resembles the attitude of its .. Nicks Chager
3.0
Instead of a Magic Negro la The Help, these women get a Magic Moron. New York Time Out
3.0
Paul Rudd screams Portland in a good way, but the annoying sisters take their toll and nearly ruin my Rudd buzz. The Scorecard Review
4.0
Rudd does a great job of portraying a rather naive, militantly optimistic guy with a complete lack of brain to mouth filter. Cairo 360
1.3
Even the usually likable Rudd cant do much with the enigmatic Ned, who often behaves exactly in the idiotic manner hes accused of. Miami
3.0
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3.0
Its hard to play a character whos both humanely decent and laugh out loud funny, and Rudd delivers in spades. Metro Times
5.0
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3.0
While too overtly modest to be a comedy game changer, is almost sufficiently feisty and entertaining to render the term a Sundance movie something les .. MSN Movies
2.0
The actors have a lot of fun creating their characters but there is not one believable relationship between any of them, except Neds with the hippie w .. Movie Mom
3.5
Our Idiot Brother is a feel good movie for people who resist feel good movies, a flawed vessel that nonetheless stays afloat by clinging to its buoyan .. Movie Line
3.5
Its a plot and character driven film with genuine pathos for its characters. Cinema Autopsy
3.3
But moments like these are the exception in a film that largely earns its laughs honestly. D Cist
3.8
Cute is probably not the word one would expect to attach to a film with this title, but there is no more apropos term for its gentle comic charm. The Movie Report
3.5
But if youre not a Rudd fan, Im not going to break your arm to make you see this movie.Its sweet and keeps it mild insights limited to things we knoww .. Cines Nark
3.5
Rudd brings color and dimension to a borderline simpleton schlub who could have easily become a one note clich. New York Metro Mix
4.5
If plot wise there isnt all that much new being cooked up here, the invaluable, endlessly creative Rudds interactions with a gallery of terrific actor .. Play Boy
3.1
Never captivating the audience to hang on every moment. Its just OK
3.0
Welcome to the world of Ned, an eternally sunny realm where everyone is greeted as an old friend and everything will always work out fine, even when i .. Dallas News
3.8
More sweet than funny, the tone of director Jesse Peretzs chirpy film seems to originate in the ever present twinkle in the likable actors eyes. Sign On Sandiego
3.0
Rudd, one of our best comic actors, gives one of his finest performances, clearly reveling in stretching himself beyond his usual straight man persona .. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
3.0
...a feel good film thats engaging, smartly paced, and entirely likable. Movies About
2.5
Its not a bad movie, by any means. But its disappointingly mediocre, especially given the caliber of talent assembled here.
3.0
More clever than laugh out loud funny, the comedy is mostly driven by our observations of Ned, who cant help screwing up the lives of his sisters one .. Franks Reel Reviews
4.0
A well written, delightful throwback to the Frank Capra/Preston Sturges sensibility, in which the one who owns the least usually has the most.
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! .. Screen Junkies
3.0
Our Idiot Brother wants to be an of the moment indie comedy version of a family drama, but it doesnt have the courage of conviction to make any one of .. Yahoo Movies
3.0
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3.0
Director Jesse Peretz wisely focuses on Rudd for most of this movie. Cinema Clips
3.0
Light and funny, Our Idiot Brother is an easy watch thanks to well shaped, realistic characters and an entertaining story with moral fibre. MovieFIX
1.0
Our Idiot Brother wastes a cast of very talented comedic performers by giving them just about nothing funny to do and sticking them in a plot in which .. Upper More Land
2.0
I do wish the movies ending werent so squishy.Its been changed from the finale that Sundance audiences saw earlier this year and now reeks of focus gr .. Feeds



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