Comments on: Movie Review: DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS

By: EIREGO

EIREGO — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:48:51 +0000

Okay, got dragged into a matinee of Schmucks and man do I feel like one!

There was some laughter in the audience, but it all came from a 4 or 5 teen boys who, given the smell coming off them, were under the influence of some serious herb. I did smile more than once, but that was because of those mice. People, seriously, wait for the dvd.

By: Natalie @ Coffee and a Book Chick

Natalie @ Coffee and a Book Chick — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:46:10 +0000

How, how, how can it have such a stellar cast including the Flight of the Conchords folks and it’s bleh? Argh. I hate it when there is such a fab group and it just falls flat. And how can Paul Rudd play the straight guy? He’s great at throwing out the funny one lines with a confused or annoyed look on his face. What a limiting script for this entire cast!

By: Naomi Johnson

Naomi Johnson — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:59:08 +0000

Unless you’re really, really into Britcoms I don’t recommend Citizen Smith. I do recommend – because it’s funny and smart and I’ve never seen anything else like it – Nightingales. Not the nurse drama made in the US. Britcom Nightingales was a surreal series about three night watchmen. I think there may only be about a dozen episodes. As with most shows that are ahead of their time, it couldn’t last.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:50:20 +0000

Ooh, I like Brit series but have never seen Citizen Smith. Do you recommend it?

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:35:25 +0000

I’d love to see your dioramas! Instead of mice, maybe you can use kitties?

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:32:23 +0000

Hi Travis!

I might rent the French version to compare. If you do see this, I’d like to hear your thoughts.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:28:23 +0000

I adore Paul Rudd, too. That’s why I wish he’d had a chance to be funnier here.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:26:52 +0000

It was great visiting with my folks, thanks for asking. They just left last night on a red-eye. I wish they’d move out here since we have much better weather. My dad loves the ocean and even tried skateboarding!

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:25:30 +0000

Hi Alobar, and welcome. I don’t think I was having an off day since I was excited to see this. I hadn’t seen the trailer and was just drawn by the leads and Clement, all of whom I like, especially Rudd. For the reasons I mentioned, though, I didn’t find it funny. I don’t think there’s a wrong or right reaction; we can’t all like the same thing, right?

By: Naomi Johnson

Naomi Johnson — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:26:28 +0000

The same premise was neatly done in an old episode of the Britcom, ‘Citizen Smith.’ I don’t think the concept would easily stretch into a full-length film. Plus, of course, the film doesn’t have the brilliant Robert Lindsay in a lead role.