Our Idiot Brother stars Paul Rudd (sporting some ridiculous facial hair) as Ned, a man-child who has just been released from jail after selling marijuana to a uniformed police officer.

Soon after his release, Ned re-enters the life of his family, which includes his three sisters, Liz (Emily Mortimer), Natalie (Zooey Deschanel) and Cindy (Rashida Jones). Although Ned tries to help everyone, the movie follows a common equation for drama in which everything the character does has an array of consequences on his family members.

When the movie ended, I was left to decide if it should be considered a comedy, drama or somewhere in between. There are plenty of hilarious moments, but as it wraps up, the movie takes a serious turn. The genre twist can be a little confusing, but luckily, the cast and story line make the end result a great movie. The film leaves loose ends, but the ending is still a fitting way to conclude the story.

Austin Tyra is a sophomore at SER Academy. Contact him at wannabewriter20@yahoo.com.