Review of School for Scoundrels (2006) by Danielle S — 07 May 2008
An unlucky meter reader (Jon Heder) enrolls in a confidence-building class so he can win the love of the girl of his dreams. The class turns out to be something quite different when it becomes clear to the young man that his professor (Billy Bob Thornton) has his sights set on the same girl.
Thornton is, of course, a natural choice for the scoundrel teacher and he delivers a good-and-slimy performance. Barrett is beautiful and touching as the love interest, adding greatly to the film's enjoyment.
Heder, although a good comic performer, seems all wrong as a romantic lead. But, perhaps it is a bit refreshing for someone without the knockout good looks to go for broke in the love department. This movie could be compared to any comedy where the underdog must overcome the odds to win the girl.
Regardless of the predictable plot, the comedy is clever and fun.
This review of School for Scoundrels (2006) was written by Danielle S on 07 May 2008.
School for Scoundrels has generally received mixed reviews.
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