Honestly,
how many times can a guy fall for selling weed to a uniformed
police officer before people start questioning his brain power?
Upon
being released from jail, Ned excitedly returns to the organic farm he
shares with his girlfriend, Janet (Kathryn Hahn), to find that she has
thrown him out, and more importantly won’t give up custody of his
beloved dog (named "Willie Nelson").
Without a house, a job, or a clue about how to get Willie Nelson back, Ned seeks shelter with his begrudging family.
Paul
Rudd shines as the lovable stoner Ned, it's a role that could become
annoying in the hands of a less charming performer - but Rudd really
makes us believe Ned is a man who simply enjoys the pleasures of life
and the good that is, potentially, inside everyone.
There
is an overwhelming sense of positivity, good will and enthusiasm that
Ned oozes and it truly is infectious. It seems, ignorance is bliss -
and Our Idiot Brother really sells it as a valid life choice.
The
supporting cast is also superb (for hipsters, admission price is worth
it if only to catch a glimpse of Zooey Deschanel and the stunning
Rashida Jones smacking lips) while Steve Coogan proves once again he is
a valuable
commodity in American comedic cinema.
While Our Idiot Brother starts
to lose a little steam towards the end, largely due to the
aforementioned lack of "traditional" gags, director Jesse Peretz still manages to
deliver an enjoyable tale about the potential of positive thinking.
In all truth, it's just fun to hang out with this eclectic bunch of characters, so chill out and enjoy this one on the couch. DVD Special Features
The movie did very little business at the box office,
to be honest, I'm not sure why. It's not much different to the usual
fare we get from this current comedy rat pack - but, hey, it all comes
down to marketing.
My point is, the Special Features are just
about non-existant here. So I guess you'll just have to let the comedy
speak for itself.
In fairness, there is a blooper reel included during the credits... so that counts for something, right? Conclusion:
Movie 75% Extras: N/A
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