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!

C'mon guys it's supposed to be a comedy and it succeeds... I totally agree w/ Mylon

When will Billy Bob stop cursing and being so nasty...its not funny. I wish Napoleon Dynamite was in this movie...it would have made it half way decent. This movie sucks!

The original British comedy was hysterical; this one was only semi-engaging

Billy Bob and Heder are hilarious, great writing, only problem is the rest of the cast could not keep up.

See the original British film. It has class rather than crass.

Lots of fun. Good cast, lots of good supporting roles. Billy Bob was very credible, Michael Clarke Duncan was superb, as usual. Jon Heder, Sarah Silverman and Ben Stiller all gave worthwhile performances. Silly, but lovable.

Not aimed so low as to fill me with disgust (as with the walkout necessary for Heder's "Bench Warmers"), but it's basically the same lazy, tone deaf crap churned out by this same narrow circle. The formula is to have clean production values, a lot of mean quips from everybody, regardless of how it relates to their character (but then anybody can do anything regardless of the sense it makes for their character), keep all the acting "real," cutting actors like David Cross off at the knees, occasionally suggest, but only suggest, something truly savage, and pass off some romance without intimacy... oh, and you have to have a very broad cameo by either Will Farrell or Ben Stiller but usually Ben Stiller.… Expand

Mediocre at best. Wasn't as fun as I expected.

What a waste of time, and what a lack of effort. The jokes fall flat, anything that could save it is underdeveloped, and its just simply embarrassing to watch at times. This is two hours of my life I am never getting back, and 18 dollars I could have spent on something more important like laundry detergent, to get the stink off of me after watching this.

“School for Scoundrels” Just Teaches Racial Stereotyping As I sat through a sneak preview of MGM’s new comedy, School for Scoundrels, my heart grew heavy. What I hoped would be a lighthearted, entertaining comedy about love, ended up a grotesque demonstration of Hollywood’s continuous assault on black men. School for Scoundrels contains the most egregious example of blatantly racist stereotypes that I have seen in a recent, mainstream film. I have often heard complaints from Black actors and actresses about the roles they are offered, but I thought they were just whining and complaining. However, after watching this film, I believe what they say. Hollywood continues to perpetuate old school stereotypes of Black men as thugs, petty criminals, strong-arming sidekicks, rapists, and little boys who cower to their mamas. That’s right, all of those stereotypes are present in this film. What’s worse is that there are no positive or even neutral Black characters in the film with speaking parts; the only noteworthy Black roles fit the above descriptions. As a result, I urge all of you to spread the word and not support this film. As you all know, the best way to send a message in America is with our wallets. Go see a movie that celebrates Black people instead of insulting us. I hope this letter is just the beginning of the outcry from the Black community and any Americans who oppose racism and racial stereotyping. I am optimistic that as Americans see this movie, they will recognize its offending qualities and spread the word. -C. Norris Los Angeles, CA… Expand

We've seen "Annie Hall", and "School for Scoundrels", you're no "Annie Hall". Referencing the 1977 romantic-comedy classic doesn't do this romance-free, comedy-free dud any favors, chiefly because Jon Heder fails to convince us that a girl like Amanda(Jacinda Barrett) could possibly fall for him. Give her someone like Duckie, not Napoleon Dynamite with better hair; or give the girl a flaw like Tourettes Syndrome to help explain why her "I-can-have-any-man-I-want"-potential is wasted on Roger. Billy Bob Thornton picked the wrong project to reprise his Bad Santa-persona. Mean-spiritedness is just mean without the levity of successful humor.… Expand

Sheesh. What a waste of talent. How did a movie get made with the usually funny Billy Bob Thorton, and great character actors such as Luis Guzman, Sarah Silverman, Tod Louiso, and others not garnishing one laugh amoung them all? It's the screenplay -- everyone is either too dumb to even give the hint of believeability or too nice to make this anything worth laughing at a dark comedy. I didn't want him to get the girl, or anyone to get the girl. I didn't even want the girl to end up happy. None of them had any personality I cared about, except Billy Bob, and even then he changed with requirements of the script, not with anything that seemed logical. And I don't go to these movies for reality, but this was just beyond stupid. Stupid, and worse than that -- boring.… Expand

Like the critics said... Starts off well and then rolls over and plays... dead.

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 !

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.