Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Dinner for Schmucks

Summary: Tim Conrad (Paul Rudd) is determined to move up from the 6th floor to the 7th floor and strives to go the extra step in his career. He has an important dinner that he has to go to with his boss that includes having a guest "idiot." He meets Barry (Steve Carell) and his world begins to turn upside down through the actions of Barry.

Review: Paul Rudd plays the same character he does in almost every one of his movies, but Carell really makes this film go. Galifiankis had a small role too, but Carell powers the film. I enjoyed the mice in the sets, maybe I can share this hobby with Barry.

Further Question/Philosophy/Theme: What is an idiot? What is a friend?

Rating (Out of 5): 3 The plot was a bit strange, but I was entertained by the comedy by Carell. It was a darkly humored film and at many moments in the film I was actually repulsed by the general plot. It was mean, but it definitely had some moments of great comedy.

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