Review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) by Faisal A — 14 Apr 2012

Paul Rudd and Steve Carrell are pretty funny, but the premise is way to depressing to enjoy for long.

This review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) was written by Faisal A on 14 Apr 2012.

Dinner for Schmucks has generally received mixed reviews.

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