Once again, all the makings for a funny movie. 2 funny lead actors. A story based off a unique foreign remake. Hollywood's favorite "new" comedian in a co-support role. Off the wall characters and situations to compel the audience to laugh. I could go on about the possibility of this movie being the funniest film of the year. But where is the fun in making something good? This film is just awkward. Not only in the situations and characters, but in the storytelling and pacing. I found myself laughing a little at one point, then maybe waiting another 45 minutes to laugh at something else. A few decent laughs spread out very far apart in a long comedy movie does not make it worth my time. Steve Carell may be quitting "The Office" to do bigger and "better" movies, but if he keeps producing trash he'll end up the stereotypical comedian that only does movies for cash and never revisits his brief moment of glory. I expected more, even from a "stupid comedy", but "Dinner For Schmucks" is just plain stupid.
*1 and 1/2 Lance Approvals*
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