The Best and the Brightest

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  • R
  • 2010
  • 1 hr 33 min
  • 4.8  (1,499)
  • 26

The Best and the Brightest is a comedy movie from 2010 that stars Neil Patrick Harris, Amelia Talbot, and Bonnie Somerville. The movie follows Jeff and Samantha, a young couple who have just moved to New York City with their daughter in hopes of starting a new life. Jeff is a successful lawyer who has just landed a job at a prestigious law firm, while Samantha is a stay-at-home mom who is eager to get their daughter into a prestigious kindergarten.

However, the process of getting their daughter into a top kindergarten turns out to be much harder than they anticipated. Despite their best efforts, they are repeatedly rejected by the kindergartens they apply to. Desperate to get their daughter into the best school possible, Jeff and Samantha turn to an educational consultant recommended by a friend.

The consultant, Sue Lemon, is a brash, no-nonsense woman who claims to have insider knowledge of the kindergarten admissions process. She comes up with a plan to help Jeff and Samantha get their daughter accepted into a prestigious school by presenting them as a family from Delaware, where schools are reputedly better.

Jeff and Samantha initially hesitate but ultimately agree to the plan. They adopt new identities, move to Delaware, and enroll their daughter in a local school. However, they soon discover that maintaining their cover is easier said than done. They struggle to fit in with the tight-knit community in Delaware and find themselves constantly at odds with Sue, who is determined to get their daughter into the school of their dreams.

As their plan begins to unravel, Jeff and Samantha are faced with a series of hilarious misadventures that test their relationship and their sanity. Along the way, they meet a host of colorful characters, including a Russian driver, a devious kindergarten teacher, and a judgmental stay-at-home mom.

The Best and the Brightest is a witty, fast-paced movie that skewers the high-pressure world of kindergarten admissions and the absurd lengths that some parents will go to get their children into the right school. It's a fun, lighthearted romp that showcases the comedic talents of Neil Patrick Harris and his co-stars, and it's sure to leave audiences laughing from start to finish.

The Best and the Brightest is a 2010 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.8 and a MetaScore of 26.

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  • Release Date
    2010
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 33 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.8  (1,499)
  • Metascore
    26