Peretz brought the script to producer Anthony Bregman, with whom he had worked on the 2007 film The Ex. According to Bregman, "I was always looking for something to do with him [Peretz] and he came to me with this script. It was fantastic."[7] Bregman was familiar with producers Peter Saraf and Marc Turtletaub and had previously attempted to collaborate with the two. He sent them the script in April 2010 and Saraf said that he "loved it and was eager to work with both of them [Bregman and Peretz]."[7] The film was co-financed by Bregman's production company, "Likely Story" and Saraf and Turtletaub's company, "Big Beach",[8] with a budget of less than $10 million.[7] The project developed unusually rapidly for an independent film; Bregman remarked in September 2010, "We worked on it for a few months and then it came together really quickly for the world of independent film. [...] We will have a cut of the film less than a year after we saw this script."[7] Saraf said, "This movie will set a record for how quickly it came together: from the time I first read the script to the time we wrapped the shoot was four months."[7]
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This movie is so nice. Its hero is so sweet. His sisters consider him such an idiot. His sisters are so correct. He's an idiot in the sense that he doesn't lie or cheat. He doesn't calculate the odds on getting away with things. He trusts people. He always tells the truth. Wasn't there a study proving that human society would collapse if we didn't lie?
The movie circles with nimble wit through an A-list of supporting characters. Ned's sisters are Liz (Emily Mortimer), a doting mom married to a filmmaker (Steve Coogan); Miranda (Elizabeth Banks), an ambitious writer who hopes to work for Vanity Fair magazine, and Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), who may be a lesbian and is certainly in love with Cindy (Rashida Jones). Their mother is Ilene, played by the legendary Shirley Knight, who is one of those rare all-day wine drinkers who can stay topped up and never get hammered. It goes without saying, I suppose, that the Steve Coogan character is a bit of a rat; his characters usually are. But Cindy the lesbian is free of all the tiresome cliches about lesbians in comedies, and daringly plots with Ned to regain ownership of Willie Nelson, his beloved dog.
Every family has one: the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. For sisters Liz (Emily Mortimer), Miranda (Elizabeth Banks) and Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), that person is their perennially upbeat brother Ned (Paul Rudd), an erstwhile organic farmer whose willingness to rely on the honesty of mankind is a less-than-optimum strategy for a tidy, trouble-free existence. Ned may be utterly lacking in common sense, but he is their brother and so, after his girlfriend dumps him and boots him off the farm, his sisters once again come to his rescue. As Liz, Miranda and Natalie each take a turn at housing Ned, their brother's unfailing commitment to honesty creates more than a few messes in their comfortable routines. But as each of their lives begins to unravel, Ned's family comes to realize that maybe, in believing and trusting the people around him; Ned isn't such an idiot after all.
"Everyone on Earth who has a brother has an idiot brother," Bregman tells The Hollywood Reporter. "I come from a family of three brothers, so I know that better than anyone. And what could beat the prospect of working with Jesse and Paul, who are like brothers to each other to bring that message out into the world?"
VIDEO and AUDIOAppearing in 1.78:1, Our Idiot Brother represents my first experience with a live-action Weinstein/Anchor Bay Blu-ray. I found the transfer good, but not quite great. It seemed a tad soft and less detailed than other studios' efforts. I suspect part of that may be due to the low-budget nature of the production, which finds lighting and ADR a bit lacking. Whatever the case may be, the presentation isn't as breathtaking as many new films. The 5.1 DTS-HD master audio is fine, presenting dialogue clearly without really exploring the sound field. Though a ubiquitous song was used to market it (Michael Franti and Spearhead's "Say Hey (I Love You)"), the film has a more obscure musical sensibility, opting for unfamiliar (and inexpensive) indie and folk tunes (including a few Willie Nelson tunes, appropriately enough) to complement onscreen action. BONUS FEATURES, MENUS, PACKAGING and DESIGNOur Idiot Brother gets a typically Weinsteinian supply of three bonus features. Amazon.com Widgets First up is an audio commentary by director/executive producer/story co-writer Jesse Peretz. Some company would certainly be welcome and shouldn't have been hard to get, but Peretz fares okay on his own, talking through the end of the closing credits with few lulls. He shares his history with every major cast member and reveals bits that were improvised or tried in different ways. He also touches upon things learned in test screenings, getting acquired by The Weinstein Company at Sundance, reshoots, and music selections. It's an all right listen, but such an actor-driven movie deserves a more entertaining group track.A section of deleted and extended scenes (8:56) includes a cut arc involving Ned lending money to someone who spotted his wad of cash on the subway, a jail scene, an additional Steve Coogan appearance, and a less than satisfying alternate ending set primarily at a family circumcision ceremony (revealing the Rochlins to be Jewish).The standard but suitable "The Making of Our Idiot Brother" (14:36) gathers remarks from Peretz, his screenwriter sister, producers Peter Saraf and Anthony Bregman, and all principal cast members about the characters, the story, and their attraction to the project.The disc opens with full trailers for two other Weinstein movies, Dirty Girl and Submarine, neither subsequently accessible by menu. Our Idiot Brother's own theatrical trailer is annoyingly absent altogether.The menu displays gold-tinted character stills alongside full-color clips while the film's opening score plays.Inexplicably equipped with BD-J, the disc illustrates Weinstein and Anchor Bay have room to improve in Blu-ray authoring: the disc doesn't support bookmarks, resuming, or instantly skipping all previews. Also, aside from the menu, the video supplements are presented in standard definition.CLOSING THOUGHTSThough it didn't do much to assert his star power, Our Idiot Brother does reinforce the talents of Paul Rudd and with more dramatic credibility than many of his recent mainstream films. This appealing redemption tale will be too crass for some and not broad enough for others, but everyone else should find it occupying a comfortable region of smart, thoughtful comedy. The Blu-ray is a fairly basic affair, sufficient but not exceptional both technically and supplementally. A viewing is recommended, especially for those who don't mind following the cast members into R-rated indie waters.Support this site when you buy Our Idiot Brother now from Amazon.com:Blu-ray / DVD / Instant Video
Brown also has performed in acclaimed productions at the Public Theater, Shakespeare in the Park and Berkeley Repertory Theatre. He plays the parole officer Omar in the film Our Idiot Brother, released in August. The movie, starring Paul Rudd, was a Sundance Film Festival hit, and it got Brown his first interview with Entertainment Weekly.
Barton FinkBy 1991, the Coen brothers had made a critically-acclaimed indie noir, a well-received but financially unsuccessful gangster flick, and an instant-classic cult comedy. Barton Fink, their fourth film, may have been their second in a row to lose money at the box office, but more than any of their previous films, it was the one that announced that these were two filmmakers who were destined to become giants. The film earned the brothers their first Oscar nominations, and took the top awards at Cannes for that year. For me, it remains their best film.
What is your all-time favorite movie? Do you know where that movie was filmed? There are so many images of the Hudson Valley in movies and this trend is becoming more and more popular with up and coming movies.
The Hudson Valley has long inspired filmmakers and television writers. Its abundance of nature, bridges, historic sites, majestic river views and more provide the perfect backdrop for cinematic movies and small-screen television shows.
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