Dinner For Schmucks - Movie Review

[@Siktopath]

"I'm a naughty schoolgirl" Steve Carrel, "you look a little old to go to school"

[@krFTW]

I saw the movie a few minutes ago, and I've got three words for you: Stomach on floor! I've never laughed so hard before.

[@jeddawie]

"Hangover" wannabe. I want my $8.75 back. I should've paid and watched Inception again and then slipped in to watch this thing for free.

[@izaacbabowal7823]

I feel like just because the French version was more "biting" as one of them said, they sort of disregard the whole social commentary of the movie. I first saw this movie when I was 11 in 2011 (I think), and I remember really liking it for some reason. Obviously being 11 I laughed at the dumb jokes, but I liked it and watched it even more than many similar movies that were out during the time. Being a few years older and slightly more educated now, I can appreciate the themes of the movie and how they actually influenced my world view. I feel like the last guys statement at the end of the video about the theme of the movie being "don't laugh at these idiots" is an extreme simplification of the point of the story. The main character played by Paul Rudd is coaxed into acting in ways that contradict his ethical views of right and wrong by a rich and powerful executive of the corporation he works for. Because a man who has almost complete control over the direction of his career asks him to do something which he and those he associates with find morally reprehensible, he feels pressure to attend the dinner and go against his moral compass. Now I'm not saying the film is without flaws whatsoever, but I do think it's a very good vehicle (which is also easily consumable due to it's comedic content) to get a person thinking about the possible downsides of a corporate structure where individuals hold great power over others financial stability, especially to those less educated on the subject such as a preteen or teenager. To me, this film is similar to office space in terms of themes (although obviously dinner for schmucks is not nearly as good of a film as office space).

[@Tomandjerry1006]

hey this may sound weird but i hav a question...is thr any vomit in this movie?...im just curious because i have serious problems with seeing or hearing puke but i want to see this movie

[@crithon]

Cenk - "Now I have to regulate" Matt - "No your not regulating your Cenking this up" I really love how different Cenk adds to the dynamic of two other critics who take it too serious.

[@makosharkesq]

I wasn't going to see it until it was released to Blu Ray, but everyone's opinion is interesting enough that I might see it in a theater [although I'll see the Le Dîner de Cons first].

[@xplodingboy79]

I love how Christie says the original is supposed to be a satire about "societal pretensions," while mentioning Caesar awards and calling the new version not intelligently funny.

[@stefers08]

@sunnyxlove1990 Completly agree, I think I like them together because their reviews usually vary from hate, like to love so you get different opinions on the movies.

[@NativeSpartacus]

PART OF THIS CLIP WAS ON CONAN! (at 4:44 ) Just saw a rerun with Zach Galifianakis on and they played a short collection of different media hosts (including Matt) mispronouncing Zach's last name.

[@themark462]

still need to up the volume output on your shows guys...

[@toothpistol49]

it really is one of the funniest movies ive ever seen! i loved it!!!

[@EzraCubero]

I felt like Dinner for Schmucks was HILARIOUS! I agree with Cenk on this one.

[@TheConciseStatement]

People should check out Abigail's Party with Alison Steadman. THAT is a party from hell.

[@Mazsimiliian]

Oh Wow, we finally agree on something with Christy. The original was Great.

[@restlys]

le diner de con...really good film

[@rahimneh]

8.2?? I guess it has to be better than "When Harry met Sally".

[@stevend24]

@unicyclepeon How do you rate a movie on it's own merits when it's a remake? No matter what, it's connected to the movie it's based off of.

[@CinemaChrisChats]

I really enjoy Dinner with Schmucks!

[@thelegion69]

@danophile07 i know what u mean, it didnt expect it to be this funny, like its really hilarious, me and my mates were laughing the entire time, but i think theres alot of jokes alot of people didnt get, like the nelson mandella/morgan freeman ones and most of the ones during barry's speech at the dinner which is basically just incorrect facts, me and my friend thought they were hilarious, but i didnt hear alot of other laughter. but yeah i loved it too,

[@ChairZomg]

@Sneezlebob i think she gave inception a 10?

[@spinnersmetal]

This was a little weird but I laughed a lot. Steve Carell was fucking amazing.

[@Elodea]

@TrueAgendaSetter And the original, French title, Le Diner De Cons, translates to the The Dinner of Idiots, or as it was titled in Italy, "La cena dei cretini" (The Supper of the Cretins [or stupid]" "The Dinner Game" was the politcally correct, sanitized version for sensitive, U.S. audiences.

[@JozieLeePro]

This movie made me laugh out loud. Seriously funny. They could have deleted the girlfriend's boss, and increased the storyline of the elite German couple.

[@marcusbacarella]

I want another great payload performance. Like in forgetting Sarah Marshall, role models or knocked up. He wasn't straight in those (by straight I mean 'the not funny one') and he can be truly hilarious. Although he does make a pretty good straight man aswell

[@tyson2481]

BEST MOVIE EVER, this better win some awards.....

[@Glamosapien]

i loced the film the beginning was slow and i was afraid it might get boring but soon me and my friend were laughing and crying way too loud in the cinema i swear ive never had such a laughing fit reaction to a film in or out of a cinema in a long time

[@awesomedude717]

whats slapstick?

[@TheAnnoyingFour]

This movie was great! You guys MUST be joking. Rate it a 10. It competed with Step Brothers and the Hangover. This is an undiscovered EPIC MOVIE.

[@YakShakedown]

Yes, lets compare it to the original that most people dont even know about. Its a great movie.

[@metsrdabest]

@Joxman2k how can her opinion be wrong? its just what she thinks

[@5hafayet]

I think Christi looks kinda nice in this video

[@TheHaymaker19]

Just got back from the movie, definitely siding toward Cenk's opinion on this one.

[@madzikud02]

film was fucking hilarious steve carrell is a comedy genious i love his character.

[@LooneyTunesFanatic27]

I give Dinner for Schmucks a 6 out of 10. I like it, it made me laugh, but it had problems.

[@watermind]

Cenk could you please watch the original first sometime? I actually get it that it is interesting to have an unbiased, free of comparison, point of view too. But I wonder what Cenk would think of these remakes. Seems like he really only watches American movies. Having something else on his frame of reference would be good.

[@XxSayrosxX]

It's the first time I think that I agree 100% with Christy, probably 'cause we both saw the original French movie, which is indeed a helluva lot better than this kiddie version they put out where Paul is the nice guy being forced into the corporate little dinner game they have when he's supposed to be an elitist corporate asshole who eventually gets a kick out of finding morons for his dinner game and eventually grows fond of the idiot. It works much better in the original than this one.

[@Joxman2k]

@metsrdabest You're right. I guess I was just expressing my opinion :) :P

[@taytaydrama615]

I love this "bad" movie

[@TheSpiritOfTheTimes]

Hilarious movie, will find original one day.

[@unicyclepeon]

I hate how Christie always reviews movies for the wrong reasons. Rate the movie on its own merits.

[@taytaydrama615]

Turbo penguin!!

[@JayBelfast]

@mexicanexalted with arms like that she could do with a interview with kfc

[@marcusbacarella]

Stupid spellcheck. Paul rudd, not payload

[@TheConciseStatement]

@sunnyxlove1990 Nah, I'll take Ben over Matt, who's quite annoying.

[@NoobTubre]

i laughed once. the rest of the time i was fucking pissed because the movie was making me mad. like mad

[@greekmonstervt91]

how are you guys going to review this movie but not review Eclipse.... terrible...

[@VOTERindependent]

I understand everyone has opinions, but I think there's an obvious pattern with Christy. She's the stereotypical "artsy" critic. From time to time she makes great points. However it seems like we can't go one review without her spending a couple minutes showing off her knowledge about things that have nothing to do with the topic. And can we stop with the "American remakes are evil" meme? They're not as comparable as sequels. Most Americans don't know of the original. That's the point.

[@heyitswillz]

Christie is always comparing movies to their European counterparts instead of actually reviewing them for what they are. She should try actually focusing on the movie for once.

[@JacksInn]

Cenk's gonna Cenk.

[@tam705618]

christy got a bit pissed hahaha, kinda hot

[@NPC999]

hhmm, this is almost less mindless than tyt stuff.

[@Rodier1128]

Shwangwangwangg!!!!

[@emperor262626]

8.2 For this movie? are you nuts cenk, this movie is boring as hell

[@ennuiandthensome]

fuckin grey bar

[@metsrdabest]

@Joxman2k lol how ironic

[@Bettiew3]

Christie stop comparing movies to old counterparts and actually try to watch a movie without recalling sum stupid remake.

[@rwasta7007]

@heyitswillz true but the movie sucked

[@uniballpenman]

This movie was extremely not funny.

[@Joxman2k]

@metsrdabest :P

[@toolkills]

this film was HORRIBLE

[@InsideTheMirror]

The movie was fucking HORRIBLE. I swear it had to be written by a 7 year old.

[@melan8ed197]

This movie fucking sucks