Review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) by Joseph K — 06 Oct 2012

I enyoyed the humour of this movie in the beginning and the end, though the middle drags and only registers occasional chuckles, but still worth viewing overall.

This review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) was written by Joseph K on 06 Oct 2012.

Dinner for Schmucks has generally received mixed reviews.

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