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56 out of 100

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6.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 183 Ratings

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  • Starring: Paul Rudd, Stephanie Szostak, Steve Carell
  • Summary: Dinner for Schmucks tells the story of Tim, a guy on the verge of having it all. The only thing standing between him and total career success is finding the perfect guest to bring to his boss' annual Dinner for Extraordinary People, an event where the winner of the evening brings the most eccentric character as his guest. Enter Barry, a guy with a passion for dressing mice up in tiny outfits to recreate great works of art. (Paramount for Schmucks)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. Arizona Republic
    Reviewed by: Bill Goodykoontz
    80
    It's outstanding work (Carell). It's also a really funny movie.
  2. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Sara Maria Vizcarrondo
    60
    In sum, the film is not without its sweetness. Carell's Barry retells the story of his life in dioramas populated completely with costumed, stuffed mice.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    38
    A remake for schlemiels, or at least easy marks when it comes to formulaic Hollywood comedy. But the film's peculiar sluggishness and nagging hypocrisy probably won't get in the way of its popularity.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 81
  3. Negative: 21 out of 81
  1. ryo
    10
    I notice bad review for that film. I don't care that movie made me laugh. It's rare that a movie could do that!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Mattmcdonald
    5
    Look, i am not going to lie. I laughed a couple times, but that does not make this a good comedy. Sure, all being said Steve carell gives a above average performance and he really fit with that roll, but that again does not make a good movie. It could be a good movie but iit is held down by too many cliches that really took me out of the experience. That is really all that is to be said about this movie. Average.… Expand
    • 3 of 4 users said yes
  3. danielh
    3
    It began quite entertaining. fell apart around the point when paul rudd's stalker came over. at around that point, the characters became increasingly unbelievable and implausible. the acting was mediocre. the writing was subpar. it got ok again when they went to the dinner, but then fell apart as chaos broke out. it just wasn't funny at all. steve carell's character was absurdly irritating. all in all, don't waste your money. or your time… Expand
    • 5 of 6 users said yes

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