Review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) by Rendan L — 14 Feb 2015

Dinner for Shmucks falters in literally every aspect. The only thing that makes sitting through this film bearable is when Steve Carrel is on screen.

Grade: D-.

This review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) was written by Rendan L on 14 Feb 2015.

Dinner for Schmucks has generally received mixed reviews.

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