entertainment
Little Brother review
The surreal comedian struggles to sell a middling and mostly conventional film about an uptight realtor whose life is upturned by an unpredictable figure from his past
TL;DR
- Eric André's unique comedy style has been a difficult fit for Hollywood, with his surreal late-night show and the hybrid comedy 'Bad Trip' showcasing his unpredictable nature.
- 'Little Brother,' André's follow-up to 'Bad Trip,' is a conventional comedy that lacks his usual humor and feels like a rewrite away from a parody.
- The film's plot, featuring an uptight realtor whose life is disrupted by his unpredictable 'little brother,' is predictable and reminiscent of older studio comedies like 'What About Bob?' or 'The Cable Guy.'
- Despite a strong premise and committed performances from André and John Cena, the script is filled with clichés and lacks substantial laughs or emotional depth.
- Director Matt Spicer, known for the excellent dark comedy 'Ingrid Goes West,' delivers a disappointing follow-up with 'Little Brother,' which falls short in sharpness and humanity.