Dinner for Schmucks

PG-13

Released Jul 30, 2010

1h 54m

Comedy

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Tim (Paul Rudd) a rising executive, works for a boss who hosts a monthly event in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career boost. Though he declines the invitation at first, he changes his mind when he meets Barry (Steve Carell), a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. The scheme backfires when Barry's blundering good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's romantic relationship.

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Critics Consensus

It doesn't honor its source material -- or its immensely likable leads -- as well as it should, but Dinner for Schmucks offers fitfully nourishing comedy.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It cost around $70 million, according to the Los Angeles Times, which is about $5 million per laugh if I'm generous.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 30, 2010

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

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 isn't working.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 29, 2010

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

Steve Carell and Paul Rudd fizzle in this dire, painfully overlong comedy bomb.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 28, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Though filled with notable stars and plenty of hilarious bit roles, the movie as a whole drags and annoys, and ultimately proves a little two-faced.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 9, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

It's worth staying until the end. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 18, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The majority of comedy comes from Carell, who singlehandedly serves up a combination of slapstick, contorted facial expressions, immaturity, and introverted conversations.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 29, 2020

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Scott W

Phobe. Shout out to Mayes for picking this.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Alexander H

I think it's a nice movie - nice kind premise, actors I love, good acting. Not a cult classic, but I enjoyed it more than many acclaimed movies, especially the late ones.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/24

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Richard C

This might be the most underrated movie ever! It's hilarious!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/24

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Audience Member

I thought it was cute

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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Matt L

Absolute rubbish. Cannot believe Rudd and Carell finished the production. Best role was the flight of the conchordes bloke who was funny for 5 minutes. Watch Titanic-funnier.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/23

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Michael B

A grotesquely underrated masterpiece. I defy you not to fall out of your chair laughing. Great cast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/23

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Jay Roach

Director

Steve Carell

Barry

Paul Rudd

Tim

Bruce Greenwood

Lance Fender

Ron Livingston

Caldwell

Jemaine Clement

Kieran

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Dinner for Schmucks: Official Clip - Meeting Barry