Review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) by Eddie P — 19 Aug 2012

After half an hour I began to think this was the "Movie for Schmucks" in which I was the main course... several funny moments but falls well short.

This review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) was written by Eddie P on 19 Aug 2012.

Dinner for Schmucks has generally received mixed reviews.

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