Overview
- Idiots is a raunchy road‑trip two‑hander written and directed by Macon Blair that follows two inept escorts transporting a violent, wealthy teen to rehab.
- The A.V. Club’s early review praises committed, energetic turns from Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. and highlights strong moments from Peter Dinklage.
- Critics fault the screenplay as generic and long‑gestating, saying the film hits a strong early groove but slides into contrived situations that reduce character growth and catharsis.
- Reviewers note Blair’s deliberate sleazy, scatological style and compare its mean‑spirited aggression to contemporary R‑rated comedies while pointing to Danny McBride and Jody Hill’s involvement as executive producers.
- This early critical appraisal arrives before the film opens and could shape audience expectations about its abrasive tone and uneven writing despite high‑energy performances.