Our Idiot Brother
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Metascore
60 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critics What's this?

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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

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  • Summary: Every family 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, an erstwhile organic farmer whose willingness to rely on the honesty of mankind is a less-than-optimum strategy for a tidy, trouble-free existence. Ned may be utterly lacking in common sense, but he is their brother and so, after his girlfriend dumps him and boots him off the farm, his sisters once again come to his rescue. As Liz, Miranda and Natalie each take a turn at housing Ned, their brother's unfailing commitment to honesty creates more than a few messes in their comfortable routines. But as each of their lives begins to unravel, Ned’s family comes to realize that maybe, in believing and trusting the people around him; Ned isn’t such an idiot after all. (The Weinstein Company)… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 39
  3. Negative: 2 out of 39
  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Calvin Wilson
    Aug 25, 2011
    88
    Our Idiot Brother is smart entertainment.
  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    Aug 25, 2011
    80
    It's a warm, intelligent and highly contemporary comedy with just the right amount of edge, a terrific ensemble cast and a big, fuzzy golden retriever ready to knock you down and lick you like a giant lollipop.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    Aug 26, 2011
    60
    Despite a pleasantly laid-back demeanor, you wish it would just get focused.
  4. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    Aug 25, 2011
    38
    It's all emotionally counterfeit, and that bogusness infects the comedy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. TheGorilla
    10
    What a wonderful movie about life, family, friends, relationships and stupidity. This movie has so much charm, it hurts. Don't expect a hilarious comedy, it has it's moments, but for me, it works as much more as a drama than as a comedy. Love the characters. They are so memorable.… Expand
  2. lMitchiepoo
    8
    Just a fantastic Paul Rudd movie. His overall character was a great idea and the movie flowed very well with its subtle humor. It kept me laughing all the way through, just don't expect a "laugh-out-loud" movie but its still a must-see.… Expand
  3. MarcDoyle
    6
    It's a fun movie with plenty of laughs - Rudd doesn't cross the line into annoying. He's a good foil from which to call his sisters' faults into focus, and they are all terrific. Coogan is hilarious as the jerk husband. And Ned's ex-girlfriend and her BF are awesome. So go in with modest expectations and you'll enjoy this.… Expand
  4. BobbyG
    4
    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.… Expand

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