Friday, September 16, 2011

Our Idiot Brother (2011)

A pleasant little movie that comes alive only because of the actors involved. Not that they're great actors, but they do exactly what the movie asks of them. Each one of them embodies their character and makes them interesting. Paul Rudd's character actually ends up being one of the less interesting ones - he's always just a bit too mellow and eager to please, and when he does break it doesn't feel like it's for a plausible reason. I did laugh a few times throughout this movie, but I know it's not going to stick with me much longer than... well, probably tonight. 2.5 stars.

Best Part: Emily Mortimer, Zooey Deschanel, and Elizabeth Banks are all very different actresses but somehow manage to have amazing chemistry as sisters. Just great to watch.
Worst Part: "We put him in there. All of us. And you too." A cheesy line that turned an acceptable ending into complete nonsense.
FlickChart Ranking: #841, below Unbreakable and above Primal Fear.

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