Review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) by Paul S — 27 Jan 2012

Not a bad comedy... Just another RomCom with a twist. Great cast. Rudd is great, and Carell is just OK.

This review of Dinner for Schmucks (2010) was written by Paul S on 27 Jan 2012.

Dinner for Schmucks has generally received mixed reviews.

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