Dinner for Schmucks

  • 2010


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42 % Rotten
$ 86 Million
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Positive Reviews 67
Negative reviews 53
Average Rating 2.7/5
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3.2
Dinner For Schmucks is leagues ahead of its forebear in terms of mass appeal, but its laughs are more silly than scathing. Av Club
2.5
Whats left is a nice, safe comedy of tolerance and repentance a subpar Carell and Rudd odd couple buddy movie. EW
3.8
You cannot be a great eccentric if youre not a happy one; otherwise theres no fun in it. Rogerebert
3.0
But Dinner for Schmucks still isnt exactly the perfect cinematic meal. Common Sense Media
1.5
An uproarious odd couple remake of Francis Vebers hit French farce The Dinner Game. Variety
2.0
This doesnt sit well with his girlfriend Julie (Stephanie Szostak). We Got This Covered
2.0
A decent cast wrestle with a crummy script in this loose and creaky Hollywood spin on Le Dner de Cons... Time Out
2.0
The mismatched buddy shtick with a tender resolution is on autopilot. Time Out
2.5
Overall Criterions Bruce Lee set is as wonderful as youve heard, boasting definitive restorations and enough supplements for at least two semesters wo ..
3.1
Dinner for Schmucks may be as broad as the proverbial groaning board, but Rudd and Carell bring out its most toothsome delights.
1.5
Steve Carell finds a character more clueless than Michael Scott in broad laffer redeemed by occasional quirks. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Theres a little more going on in it than you might expect from a summer comedy starring Steve Carell and Paul Rudd. E Film Critic
2.5
Despite a promising cast and writers clearly recognizing where the original needed extensive improvement, they cant entirely get away from the Veber c .. E Film Critic
2.0
Who knows, if it is a big enough success, maybe it will inspire yet another remake and perhaps they will finally get it right that time. E Film Critic
2.0
Against all reason and expectation, the result is a distinctly unfunny film.
3.8
In true American style, Dinner for Schmucks ultimately strives for a pathos it doesnt achieve except, surprisingly enough, in those mouse tableaux. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
It bungles utilising plenty of talent in a lightweight comedy effort that brings little fresh to the table.
2.5
So Dinner for Schmucks, in spite of a title which might suggest otherwise, doesnt try. Cinema Blend
3.5
Despite its schticky title, the trick to Dinner for Schmucks isnt the schmucks, although director Jay Roachs funny comedy, adapted from a 1998 French .. Ny Daily News
2.5
With moments of fitful hilarity, the pairing of Paul Rudd, Steve Carell and a talented cast of secondary actors, theres plenty here to keep summer com .. The Globe And Mail
4.0
These insights are pertinent to Jay Roachs funny movie Dinner for Schmucks, adapted from a French farce titled The Dinner Game. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
Successfully exchanges the satiric bite of the original for a healthy, satisfying dose of Hollywood slapstick and sentiment. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Paramount Pictures and director Jay Roach would like to invite you to a dinner theyre hosting, at which you are welcome to laugh at these poor jerks. .. Village Voice
2.5
Filled with audacious silly behavior, none of which has an edge to make its comedy sharp. Sover
3.1
So, despite a seemingly fresh beginning, it doesnt take long before Dinner for Schmucks starts to feel like 75% of the comedies out there that feature .. ReelViews
3.1
I mean, Im not sure just how brilliant a movie about smart people laughing at idiots can possibly be, but I am sure that the filmmakers considered the .. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.5
A perfect example of the modern comedy mill gone wrong, a prolonged muddle whose plot, specific situations, and improvised quips never line up. Chicago Reader
3.5
Unlike the Tim character in the original, Paul Rudd manages to keep Tim likable even when hes doing not very nice things.
3.8
Rudd is a deft straight man, with subtly humorous moves and deadpan reactions. Usa Today
1.3
It certainly doesnt help that De Niro delivers as ineffective a performance as one might expect, something that wouldve been surprising about ten year .. Reel Film Reviews
3.2
Its a farce that cant resist trying to make its characters lovable and sympathetic. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Then the hosts engage in an evening of ridiculing their guests, so subtly that the poor saps dont notice theyre being made fun of. News Review
2.3
I will say that when the humor doesnt work in this movie, it isnt of the complete groaner variety. News Review
1.5
In one scene, hes a simpleton who has no idea about personal boundaries. Screen It
1.0
Francis Vebers 1998 Le Dner de Cons was no great shakes, but it looks almost classy next to this atrocious remake. Independent
1.0
An increasingly desperate comedy that wastes a talented comic cast and fails to generate anything resembling actual laughs. View London
2.2
Vebers comic conceit, which stopped short of actually showing the dinner, doesnt really cross the Atlantic intact. Cs Monitor
2.5
Dinner With Schmucks may actually be the funniest movie currently in the marketplace but thats pretty much by default. New York Post
4.5
A clockwork French farce becomes a rambling Hollywood buddy comedy thats alternately hilarious and cringe inducing. Film Journal International ..
3.1
A number of bits dont work, some of the characters wear out their welcome, but the whole suckers you into an agreeable state of idiot bliss. Boston
2.0
It cost around $70 million, according to the Los Angeles Times, which is about $5 million per laugh if Im generous. Smh
1.5
Even the film doesnt seem to know whether Tim deserves our sympathy.
2.5
The real winner, of course, is whoever first realizes that possessing a high IQ doesnt make you a good person. Toronto Star
2.8
Theres rapport between Steve Carell and Paul Rudd, well cast as the Odd Couple, but the source material (French farce), which was nastier in dissectin .. Emanuellevy
3.1
its primary virtue is its sheer and relatively unpredictable ridiculousness Q Network
0.0
And theres no pleasure to be derived from seeing Tims life fall apart. Daily Mail
4.5
Why doesnt he catch a taxi He forgot his house keys, too You get the picture. Slate
0.5
Kristen Schaal has terrific comedic sense as Tims wise and pushy secretary.
3.0
But that doesnt much matter because this featherweight comedy focuses primarily on the bizarre relationship between the two men. Susang Ranger
2.5
The actor himself doesnt get to be funny; instead hes meant to come off as the beleaguered victim of crazy circumstance. Movies
4.5
This may not be the highest achievement of the directors art to exceed minimal expectations but its an honorable one, and Roach makes the grade. Time
2.5
In contrast to Rudd and Carells previous efforts, Dinner for Schmucks, directed by Jay Roach of Meet the Fockers fame, is almost two hours of weightle .. Boston Herald
1.9
I think Ill be in the minority on this one, but you know comedy: Nothings more personal. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Few people play the fool better than Carell, but Dinner for Schmucks wants it both ways, and it just doesnt work. Bullz-Eye
2.5
All thats happened is that a dumb comedy has gotten slightly dumber. Las Vegas Weekly
2.0
What emerges is an Altmanesque ensemble piece thats packed with strong performances. Total Film
3.0
These are guys who could send us into hysterics while reading a grocery list, which in this case would constitute an upgrade over the films screenplay .. Hollywood
1.3
It is a whoa of anger and frustration. A whoa bordering on shocking hysteria at how people so amazingly talented could come together and produce somet .. Movie Freak
4.5
Dinner For Schmucks might not be to everyones tastes, but it went down easy for me, and since I saw it several weeks ago, Ive been interested in a sec .. Hit Fix
3.8
Dinner for Schmucks has a certain rhythm to it. I chuckled pretty regularly, then every so often something hilarious would happen, and Id be full on l .. Aisle Seat
2.0
As the film hits the one hour mark, it dawns on you this is not coming together as a cohesive comic experience. Herald Sun
2.5
For Schmucks, thats about halfway through the films bloated running time. E Online
1.0
Steve Carell and Paul Rudd fizzle in this dire, painfully overlong comedy bomb. The Age
2.0
Dinner For Schmucks may entertain some people, but dont be surprised if you feel vaguely unclean afterwards. Maki At The Movies
3.2
Comedy is often when something tragic happens to someone else. But when that someone is as sweetly guileless as Carells Barry Speck... the laughter is .. Tamp A Bay
1.5
For those who wonder if they could sit through a film centred around a character who doesnt realise hes the butt of a nasty joke, there is a table tur .. Abc
1.0
When scene after scene falls flat, and the film seems a lot longer than it actually is, you know that this is a comedy that just isnt working. Abc
1.0
Tim is just as big a schmuck for making Barry an object of fun at the bosss dinner, but thats saved for the final act. Digital Spy
3.0
Provides a great showcase for Carells brand of deadpan nuttiness. Flicks
1.5
Its clear that Dinner for Schmucks is going for a Meet the Parents style typhoon of misery, but the series of misfortunes that befall Tim are more mea .. The Stranger
2.2
REVIEW Dinner For Schmucks Who: With Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis. Cleve Land
1.0
The plot rises or falls on our laughing in recognition that we too are capable of the perverse and unkind. Instead, 10 minutes in, we just feel dead. Ft
2.5
Tims ultimate friendship with Barry isnt believable after watching how much hes been driven crazy by him; they become buddies only because the formula .. Dustin Put Man
3.8
But Dinner, a gag heavy farce based on a 1998 French comedy, doesnt need acting. Larsen On Film
1.3
A mediocre sitcom serving up a half baked, TV dinner. Check please! News Blaze
1.5
Carell, who switches it up from The Offices malevolent honcho to mocked nine to five underling, is the occasional best thing going here. Which tends t .. News Blaze
1.5
One of the few American adaptations that enhances, rather than exploits, its source material..I kept waiting for it to run out of steam or jokes. But .. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Ultimately, Dinner For Schmucks will leave you hungry for some bigger laughs. The Sun
2.0
Americanizing a French flick is not in and of itself a death knell for a project. Flattening, sanitizing, and generally smoothing out the edginess in .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.2
If there ever was a film that couldve been a multiplex miracle at 80 minutes, its this movie. Instead, matters meander for nearly two hours, diminishi .. Brian Or Ndorf
3.1
It continues to be a treat seeing Paul Rudd achieve leading man status. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
While the film isnt likely to be considered a comedy classic, Dinner for Schmucks is one of summer 2010s most satisfying comedies.
3.2
Its hard to feel sorry for someone who seems to instigate so many of his own problems. The Film Pie
4.5
Julie doesnt approve of Tim tricking Barry into coming to the dinner. Nyc Movie Guru
2.5
Tim certainly isnt annoying, but that doesnt make him a more likable character. Shockya
1.5
Though the premise of Dinner for Schmucks is deeply cruel, we are supposed to laugh, because we trust that by the closing credits the characters will .. News Week
2.0
Youd think youd have the basis for a half decent comedy. Youd be wrong. Sky
2.5
Julie (Stephanie Szostak), Tims girlfriend, doesnt approve of the dinner game. Sbs
3.1
These arent the kind of laughs that will add points to your IQ. You may actually lose a couple by the time its all over. But thats OK, because the goo .. No La
2.5
But just as soon as all of its characters are introduced, Dinner for Schmucks saddles some great comic talent in a lame sitcom plot with a feel good l .. Scene Stealers
5.0
This being a Steve Carell vehicle, these moments of elevated humor coexist alongside crass gags, but not as uncomfortably as you might think. Or Lando Weekly
2.5
A sweet and sentimental comedy that has the potential to be plum duff but too often is just duff. Film 4
1.8
Im not sure there are many recent releases that understand and explore the family dynamic better than Kids. That alone makes the film worth a look. Bowling Green Daily News
1.5
Should anyone ever be unfortunate enough to break bread with their characters in Dinner For Schmucks, youd likely commit seppuku with your butter knif .. Streaming Quickflix
3.5
That the film would be funny, at times hilarious, despite having the potential to be needlessly cruel, is not exactly a surprise given the two actors .. Jam! Movies
3.8
Dont believe the misleading trailers. Theres more to laugh at than they would have you believe.
2.5
The labored dialogue, by writing partners David Guion and Michael Handelman, doesnt help. Tony Mack
2.5
While it has a few humorous moments, the characters are either so bizarre or so stereotyped and the tone so changeable, its hard to like the movie as .. Movie Metropolis
4.0
Hell eventually have a change of heart thats the preordained point of the story but a sour taste lingers. M Tv
4.5
Be careful with the popcorn. Dinner for Schmucks is laugh out loud genius. Take the comment literally. You will laugh out loud. Lots. Tri City Herald
0.0
Carells unwatchable performance attempts to cram every possible annoying tic into one character. Trespass Mag
3.8
Laughter has been shown to be the best medicine for the human heart. So do yourself and your health a big favor by seeing this laugh riot before the s .. Entertainment Spectrum
2.5
In fact, theres a much better animated rendition of this central theme on a neighboring screen in Despicable Me. Qc Times
3.1
When the most endearing character is a mouse corpse dressed in a tiny suit, you suspect that the rest of this Dinner might not agree with you. Boston Phoenix
1.3
The fault isnt Carells. It lies with a script that fails to understand its characters and hypocritically decries their boorishness while unself consci .. Sf Examiner
3.5
Every time I think back to scenes from this movie, I just see Barry smiling at me. Its a sweet charm that I didnt expect from this movie and it totall .. The Scorecard Review
3.8
Like a four star desert at the end of a hit or miss four course meal, the finale is worth the wait. Orlando Sentinel
3.5
Pure, tasteless slapstick silliness with little on its mind beyond cheap yuks. Detroit News
3.0
A satisfactory meal, but not quite the comedic feast that it might have been had it possessed some spicier ingredients. Movies Ign
2.5
It follows a familiar plotline with familiar twists, and while Carell and the gang valiantly try to transcend the material, even they can only go so f .. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.5
You know youre in trouble when the best thing in your movie is a bunch of dead rodents. Miami
3.0
The people are funny, but the movies annoying. Call it I Dont Love You, Man. Metromix.com
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
3.1
The promised dinner, when it finally arrives, is a feast of inspired lunacy. Hollywood News
3.2
This isnt the summers best comedy, but at this point in the season, when movies typically take a turn for the worse before better fare appears in the .. Week In Rewind
3.5
...its hard not to think the portion offered here is just enough to satisfy anyone looking for a few laughs. MSN Movies
1.5
Ninety minutes of dead mouse dioramas would have been better entertainment than this. The Diva Review
1.5
Despite Carells best efforts, Barry is not a character. He is just an engine for creating humiliating experiences for Tim. Movie Mom
1.5
Ambles along waywardly for the first half hour before losing steam altogether. Movie Line
2.0
Sadly, Dinner For Schmucks isnt a banquet of laughs and the plotting is based around a series of clumsy set pieces. Liver Pool Echo
3.5
Dinner for Schmucks might start out as an exercise in laughing at idiots but it turns into something much more rewarding. The Mercury
2.5
Carell charms in a scene or two but otherwise this is far from a pleasant night out. 2 The Advocate
2.5
Clearly took one funny movie about Tims relationships and succumbed to the Hollywood pandergeist were making a movie with Dinner in the title, there i .. Cine Rina
2.5
Indeed, comparing the two films, you could be forgiven for mistaking Vebers vibrant farce for a pared down, streamlined improvement on Roachs lumpy pa .. Blog Oregonlive
2.2
Unless youre a hard core Carell fan, this is one Dinner reservation Id consider canceling. Fres Nobee
3.5
Occasionally quite funny, and oddly relevant to the nature of our culture, but this dinner is a little underwhelming. Blu Ray Ign
3.8
If the dinner is mean spirited, the movie really isnt. The tone is more sweet than savage, and the schmucks are actually treated with some respect. Host Madison
3.0
The overall film is a mess but the performances from Jemaine Clement, Lucy Punch and Zack Galafianakis make the flick worth watching. Catch the matine ..
2.0
The perfect example of Hollywoods lackluster brand of market tested comedy, Schmucks makes suckers out of anyone expecting more from Carell and Rudd. New York Metro Mix
3.8
With apologies to Vin Scelsa, Dinner for Schmucks is an idiots delight Washington Times
4.4
Dinner for Schmucks is one of the funniest movies of the year. Anyone who sees it and doesnt laugh should check their pulse. Jc Online
3.8
It doesnt have the depth of character or the heart that The 40 Year Old Virgin had, and its not as pleasingly absurd as Anchorman. Jackson Ville
3.1
A pleasant enough excursion into the growing genre of male bonding cringe comedy, though not an entirely memorable one. Sign On Sandiego
2.0
If this bland comedy is the best that the filmmakers could come up with, then Ill pass on dessert. Access Hollywood
1.5
The blend of styles with Rudds everyman realism, Roachs pedestrian visual sense, and the scripts wacky humor results in a stew of a comedy in which th .. Movie Retriever
4.5
Though the movie, a remake of a French farce, doesnt quite reach the heights of the screwball comedy its characters and situations would suggest, it h .. Windy City Media Group
4.3
Along with the 2 leads, akin to a funnier Jerry Lewis/Dean Martin, the cast of zanies brings a pantry full of outrageous ingredients to flavor the who ..
3.1
Despite its squishy center, the film still manages to sport a prickly exterior that leads to countless scenes of squirm inducing hilarity, the sort of ..
3.0
Its just too bad you have to sit through a less than appetizing main course before you get to sink your teeth into the mouthwatering dessert. Wd Times
1.3
A mediocre sitcom serving up a half baked, TV dinner. Check please! Kam Williams
4.0
Rudd and Carell turn out to be a near perfect double act, with Rudds exasperated, manic nice guy act a perfect foil for Carell, who gives the kind of ..
1.5
Barrys anthropomorphic mouse terpieces are exquisite funnier and more charming than anything else in the film.
3.0
Dinner for Schmucks, while not as instantly iconic and defined as previous work, still delivers a lot of entertainment. Ign
2.5
Makes you wish Steve Carell would retire from movies instead of his role on The Office.
3.1
Its been a while since Ive seen a movie that caused me to go back and forth more than a rocking horse at the Gosselin compound. But Dinner for Schmuck ..
1.8
There isnt anything, so Carell is stuck mugging and, when the plot requires, turning sympathetic and sad sack. Leitch Tumblr
3.0
Rudd has mastered the role of the tetchy mensch. Hes a straight man foil with the slightly crooked delivery. eye WEEKLY



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