boju-yanis Being French, I was very curious to see how the Americans adapted "Le Diner de Cons" into an American comedy.If you're a French and want to see this, spare yourself the time. There are a lot of elements that are similar to the original version. Yes, they are similar but yet different in the way the outcomes and twists occur. The reason for which I watched it is because Steve Carrel plays the most important role (the imbecile) and I love this guy. His interpretation of 'Pignon' is interesting but is too cheesy in my taste.In the French Version, Jacques Villeret (who plays the imbecile) strives to be his normal self but keeps doing stupid stuff over and over (unvoluntary!!), which makes the situation(s) worse and worse as the movie unfolds. The thing that may annoy and put off most of comedy viewers with this American remake, is the fact that the 'imbecile' is OVER played. It is very obvious that 'Barry' is too much of a moron to be true which led me to roll my eyes on a few occasions... Barry just looks like his only goal in the movie is to stay in Tim's life and screws everything up.One may safely affirm that Barry is trying to fuck up everything through the whole film contrary to 'Pignon' in the French Film who looks like a decent guy who's trying his best to do the right thing, but screws everything up in spite of his good-hearted self, which makes the self hilarious.The thing I hated the most is the fact that production tried to convey a morale and some cheesy message at the end of the film, which makes no sense to me. The only redeeming quality of this film is the performance of both Steve Carell and Zach Galifianakis (especially the latter who has outdone himself with his performance) I do not know a single French person who doesn't like 'Le diner de cons' . Therefore if you're in the mood for a good/great comedy film, go ahead and watch this French classic with subtitles.

shanec-57034 I rented this movie from Redbox and I went back to complain to the machine! This movie was so bad I was embarrassed to tell people I watched it, luckily this movie never gets brought up in conversation, ever, probably not even by Rudd or Carell. I feel like this movie was thrown together when it should have just been thrown away. So basically if you ever see Rudd or Carell, tell them I want my $2!!!

Michael Radny If you know what you're getting into, this film does offer a little joy and laughter. Filled with little jokes and some smart references, Dinner For Schmucks does pull off a small feat, but it just doesn't feel like it can go the full mile. Some parts of this film are quite cringe worthy, boring and plain unfunny, whilst other parts do manage to make you giggle a bit.If you watch Dinner For Schmucks, one thing you will notice is the incredibly hilarious performance by Zach Galifianakis. His performance is practically what pulls this film home. Though this film wont be on any top 1000 lists, it's still a good one to watch when there is nothing else to watch.

Python Hyena Dinner for Schmucks (2010): Dir: Jay Roach / Cast: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Jemaine Clement, Zach Galifianakis, Lucy Punch: Hilarious comedy not so much about idiots, but about those making such accusations. Paul Rudd wishes to move ahead in his job but first he must attend an annual dinner where he must bring an idiot for the amusement of the guests. He encounters Steve Carell who dresses up dead mice for scenery pieces. One of director Jay Roach's best and funniest. He previously introduced the world to the antics of Austin Powers. Carell is a hoot as the unpredictable nerd who lives to laugh but often causes havoc. Part of this is in no due part to his e-mail response on Rudd's computer to an intimidating ex-girlfriend. What Carell teaches us here is done in form by accepting who he is and whom others believe he is and running with it because in the end, he is the one who laughs loudest. Rudd is very good and a terrific foil to Carell's antics but his concluding decision is obvious. Among unique supporting players is Jemaine Clement, an exhibitionist laying claim to Rudd's girlfriend, and Zach Galifianakis as a corrupt hypnotist who will meet his match in a very strange way at the dinner. Lucy Punch is funny in a brief but pivotal scene as Rudd's stalking ex-girlfriend whom Carell makes contact with, resulting in brawl. This dinner is complete with a variety of strange looking characters that are suppose to be the brunt of a joke but we are left admiring their creative get-ups and egos. Very creative and unique comedy about judging others, and other such appetizers. Score: 9 / 10