Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
1.5/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 07/08/2014
The story is about a rising business executive is offered a coveted office suite... if he brings the biggest schmuck to the monthly dinner party held by his boss. To rise to the top, he must first sink down to the bottom of the barrel of characters. This movie is like a unfunny ass-hole at a party know ruins ever joke that one funny person is telling, and that's this movie. The jokes in this picture felt a bit off and lazy if I must say and the cast are all wasted like Steve Carell which I know his better then this, pulls off a terrible role in this movie.
Rating of
2/4
FSUNoles27TS - wrote on 11/30/2012
This movie is worth the watch if you are fans of Rudd and Carrel (Like Me). It was funny at parts; but the situations were almost too painful to watch.
Rating of
2.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 07/16/2012
As much as I wanted to like this movie, the laughs are too inconsistent for it to succeed as the absurdist comedy it wants to be. The main bright spot is Steve Carell's optimistic portrayal of Barry, a good-hearted idiot who only wants to help his new friends out. Some of the other supporting appearances are fun, particularly Zach Galifianakis's weird creation, but the film doesn't quite string together enough jokes and heart to feel cohesive.
Rating of
2/4
Armando Sanchez - wrote on 02/29/2012
here's the thing,i really wanted to like this film seeing that it has two amazing funny leads, Jason Bateman and Steve Carell and film directed by one of my favorite comedy directors Jay Roach (Austin Powers series) but I got to be honest and say that this film is not funny at all.I laughed maybe twice,for sure once.but to be honest this film stuggles with trying to hard.every comedy moment tries too hard to be funny and it fails.I really did try to like the film,but it lacked great writing,character development , and an actual plot stucture.the film starts off as if it's about two guys going through chaotic situations in one night,but then it switchs off to the actual film,which confused me.overall,great leads,just handed a bad script.
Rating of
2/4
Unknown - wrote on 09/18/2011
Carell is consistently funny and the dinner scene delivers some big laughs, but the rest of the film is soulless and sometimes cruel.
Rating of
2/4
dukeakasmudge - wrote on 08/02/2011
It just wasn't as funny as I thought & never really picked up until the end.If you want to see the funny version of Dinner For Shmucks, Go see The Dinner Game
Rating of
1.5/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/02/2011
The film stars Paul Rudd as the serious Tim Conrad and Steve Carell as the eccentric dead mice artist extraordinaire Barry. Its premise is light with loads of annoying and dramatic scenes. Yes the film’s message is to respect individualism no matter how weird they are and doing favors for a friend, still it leaves you wondering how everything is possible. Carell is dazzling when it comes to comedies, unfortunately the script was not strong enough to carry this picture. For me, the movie was neither good, nor was it that terrible. If you enjoy artistic works, some silly humor, cool soundtrack and a bit of drama then this is for you.
Rating of
N/A
Schreck - wrote on 03/29/2011
This is one of several movies I have seen lately where it seems like they created an entire movie around a thirty second commercial piece. The idea of bringing schucks to dinner sounds funny by they could not make an entire movie about it. I do not recall laughing once.
Rating of
1/4
patjohnson76 - wrote on 03/27/2011
The most puzzling thing about this movie is how on earth it even got made. Everything is terrible - the story, characters, set up, everything. I kept watching wondering why people were doing the things they did. In fact, over an hour into the movie occurs before the title and set-up even happen. It's just terrible, which is very surprising given the pairing of Carrell and Rudd.
Rating of
2.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 03/11/2011
A serviceable comedy where Paul Rudd and Steve Carell shine, and a great role from Zach Galifianakis. It was cruel at times - leaving me thinking how much worse can it get for this guy - but it's good enough for a night when nothing is on.
