I 2 soliti idioti (The usual idiots in English) is an Italian comedy film directed by Enrico Lando and released in 2012. It stars Francesco Mandelli and Fabrizio Biggio, who play the roles of two middle-aged morons named Fabio and Enrico.
The film follows the misadventures of the two protagonists as they try to navigate their way through life, often getting into sticky situations due to their stupidity and lack of common sense. The plot revolves around their attempts to impress two women they have a crush on, one of whom is Enrico's ex-girlfriend and the other is a beautiful Russian girl.
Throughout the movie, Fabrizio and Enrico are shown engaging in ridiculous pranks and stunts, such as pretending to be disabled to get financial assistance, impersonating policemen, and trying to rob a bank. Along the way, they also encounter a host of eccentric characters including a shady archeologist, a Russian mobster, and a corrupt politician.
The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with many critics praising the chemistry between the two leads and the humor of the film, while some criticized its reliance on slapstick and lowbrow humor. Nevertheless, it proved to be a commercial success, grossing over 14 million euros at the box office.
