School for Scoundrels
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44 out of 100

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5.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

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  • Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Jacinda Barrett, Jon Heder
  • Summary: In School for Scoundrels, Jon Heder plays Roger, a beleaguered New York City meter maid who is plagued by anxiety and low self esteem. In order to overcome his feelings of inadequacy, Roger enrolls in a top-secret confidence-building class taught by the suavely underhanded Dr. P (Thornton). Aided by his assistant Lesher (Duncan), Dr. P uses unorthodox, often dangerous methods, but he guarantees results: Employ his techniques and you will unleash your inner lion. (MGM)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 28
  3. Negative: 9 out of 28
  1. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    75
    Uproarious and unexpectedly biting.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Keith Phipps
    58
    As usual, Thornton remains fully committed to the performance. Viewers could make a game of scanning his face for even the slightest hint of warmth. By the end of the film, that may be the surest source of entertainment.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Sheri Linden
    50
    An inert and muddled mash-up of romantic comedy and theater of stupid cruelty.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Jessica Reaves
    38
    This ultimately disappointing comedy starts reasonably strong, delivers a few good laughs, then rolls over and plays dead.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 9 out of 17
  1. TheCritic
    10
    C'mon guys it's supposed to be a comedy and it succeeds... I totally agree w/ Mylon
  2. BazzarieN.
    8
    After reading the reviews i wasnt expecting much, But it was entertaining! Very much a teen movie, but one of the best of its kind. Fast paced and good fun with a well selected cast. 8/10 !… Expand
  3. MylonS.
    7
    Fun movie. Went in with no expectations, but was excited about the cast. We were not disappointed in any way, mostly because we knew it would be (and was intended to be) a "no-brainer" film. Lots of fun - lots of laughs. Critics: lighten up and let a film be what it's supposed to be - entertainment!… Expand
  4. asylumspadez
    4
    Billy Bob Thorton is a great lead and plays a wonderful villian and is perfect for this film. Jon Heder though is a terrible lead that does not do a good job at selling his role. What started off promising slowly goes down hill. While there are a few funny moments, You wont miss much by skipping this film.… Expand

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