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44 out of 100

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5.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 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. 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 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 9 out of 18
  1. TheCritic
    10
    C'mon guys it's supposed to be a comedy and it succeeds... I totally agree w/ Mylon
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. imthenoob
    5
    It wasnt bad but it wasnt good either. Jon Heder is a terrible lead while Billy Bob Thorton is a great lead in this film. Its an enjoyable comedy but it gets stale after a while.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ZardozO.
    3
    Like the critics said... Starts off well and then rolls over and plays... dead.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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