“Our Idiot Brother” is the kind of film that takes true everyday life scenarios and actually makes it funny, which is something that can either be really funny or not.

Directed by Jesse Peretz, this movie truly captures what it is like to have that one screw-up in the family that we all know and love.

Paul Rudd was perfect casting for the title character of Ned, who happens to be the sweetest and most kind-hearted person. His endearing personality, however, gets him in trouble throughout the film. In one instance, Ned sells weed to a police officer and gets sent to jail.

Without giving to much away this is one of the first mistakes we see Ned make out of his kind heartedness.

Once out of jail, we see Ned try to start a new life but ending up back at his moms house instead becoming the quintessential loser we love anyway. 

At this point, the film introduces Ned’s three sisters, played by Elizabeth Banks, Emily Mortimer and Zooey Deschanel.

While all sisters are completely different from of one another career, Ned and his good intentions bring them together by consistently ruining their lives.

The great thing is that his actions, of course, are actually helping his sisters become better people.

While the plot of the film was predictable, you can’t help but feel engrossed in the film.

The actors do a lovely job making their characters relatable to the audience, especially Ned. Rudd really came through in this film and has the viewer connect with him throughout every happy and sad moment.

The best thing is that “Our Idiot Brother” relays good morals while still being comedic. Its not everyday that the common conversations we hear on the street or personal obstacles people encounter make a funny movie.

For those reasons this film is hilarious and is worth every penny, I couldn’t help but keep smiling even as you’re walking out of the theatre.