Review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) by Vaughan M — 21 Feb 2016

Only a couple of laughs in this below average comedy.

This review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) was written by Vaughan M on 21 Feb 2016.

Dinner for Schmucks has generally received mixed reviews.

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