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Dinner for Schmucks poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.9 / 100
2010·Comedy·1h 54m

DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS

“Takes one to know one.”

Rising executive Tim Conrad works for a boss who hosts a monthly dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career-boost. Tim plans on not attending until he meets Barry, a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. Barry's blundering but good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's engagement to his fiancee.

Above the Line
Jay Roach·DirectorMichael Handelman·ScreenplayDavid Guion·ScreenplayJim Denault·Director of PhotographyTheodore Shapiro·Original Music ComposerAlan Baumgarten·Editor
Cast
Paul Rudd·Tim ConradSteve Carell·BarryStephanie Szostak·JulieJemaine Clement·Kieran VollardZach Galifianakis·ThermanLucy Punch·DarlaBruce Greenwood·Lance FenderDavid Walliams·MüellerRon Livingston·CaldwellLarry Wilmore·Williams
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Jay Roach·DirectorDiane Durant·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Michael Handelman·ScreenplayDavid Guion·ScreenplayFrancis Veber·Original Film Writer
Camera· 2
Jim Denault·Director of PhotographyGregory Irwin·First Assistant "B" Camera
Editing· 2
Alan Baumgarten·EditorJon Poll·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Theodore Shapiro·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Michael Corenblith·Production DesignMary E. Vogt·Costume DesignLauren E. Polizzi·Art DirectionShane Prigmore·Art Department Manager
Production· 10
Francis Veber·Executive ProducerJay Roach·ProducerRoger Birnbaum·Executive ProducerWalter F. Parkes·ProducerGary Barber·Executive ProducerLaurie MacDonald·ProducerSacha Baron Cohen·Executive ProducerAmy Sayres·Executive ProducerJon Poll·Executive ProducerLenny Vullo·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 6
Billy D. Lucas·StuntsClay Cullen·StuntsMichael Runyard·StuntsAmy Lynn Tuttle·Stunt DoubleMargo Hunt McKay·DriverThomas Robinson Harper·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
58.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
42%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$87M
ROI 26%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Dinner for Schmucks's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#0077CC
#000000
Mood
Comedic, Awkward
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two men against a white background. The title "Dinner for Schmucks" is in red lettering at the top. The man in the foreground is weari”

comedy
Key Elements
GlassesTieSuit Jacket
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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