Actually, we need a fool

Ulices 2022-10-12 00:14:55

Independent films do not necessarily have to be serious about seeking political appeal; nor do they have to make films obscure. Just listen to the title "Our Stupid Old Man" with Paul Rudd from the Bad Boy Gang, this movie is enough to make you laugh. As a small-cost independent comedy, although the film upholds the style of "R-grade gang" comedy, some sections are a little bold, but based on the family level, the film is generally considered a very small and fresh. movie.


"Brother" is a optimistic eldest child, and the younger sisters are realists. This kind of extreme character adds a lot of fun to the movie. Paul Rudd's process of getting along with his sisters brought the characters back to a simple point of origin. Although the movie and the title are very similar-"silly", this simple childishness brings us an infinite aftertaste. Maybe it’s been a long time since the society had been very silly and innocent characters leading us to understand the mysteries of life. Even if this forrest-like character is a bit impractical, it is very pleasing. Actually, we need a fool around us, right? So this is the most attractive part of "Our Stupid Brother".


We all complicate life. Paul Rudd’s three younger sisters: one is a typical American middle-class housewife, who is happy on the surface, but her husband is stealing fish from the outside; the second is a career-type strong woman who always regards herself as the mainstay; the third is A little girl who has not grown up, hesitated in her sexuality... The film starts with the troubles Paul Rudd brings to three sisters. As the plot advances, we take a peek at the American social economy. On the other hand, this "stupid old man" does have a leadership role. He used his own outlook on life to influence his three younger sisters. The eldest divorced bravely; the second was cheered up again; the third also asked for forgiveness from his same-sex girlfriend. In fact, behind all this, the word sincerity is indispensable, it simplifies many of our burdens in life, to be precise, in this materialistic society, we need to be sincere to move people with affection, so "Our Stupid "Brother" simplifies the family into a small society and treats each other frankly. In the end, the "fool" is the real wise man.


Paul Rudd made his debut for the first time, and his acting skills are not bad. Get rid of the silly taste, and play a boyish "big silly brother" both two and cute, and more importantly, in Elizabeth Banks, Zoe Danscher and Emily Mortim Surrounded by this group of beautiful sisters, he naturally robbed his sisters of the stars of the moon. This time, he proved what is meant by "stupid people have stupid blessings."


Although "Our Stupid Brother" is only a moderate work, its attitude towards life and family is still enough to resonate with the audience. This may be the reason why this movie is so good!

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Our Idiot Brother quotes

  • Janet: I am not going to stand here and be insulted on my own porch.

    Miranda: I'll insult you right here.

    Janet: OK, I'm a pacifist. I don't play that way.

    Miranda: I'm gonna peace you in the side of the fuckin' head you don't give us the dog.

    [sic]

    Janet: I'm not going to receive that with anything but love.

  • Natalie: [On the phone, to Cindy's voicemail] I know you're not gonna call me back but... Hum, one more thing, remember that time I missed your awards dinner? Well, hum, I wasn't really working. I was at home watching Kourtney and Kim Take New York... I'm sorry, hum... What else?