I have seen a heck of a lot of bad movies in my day. Most of the ones I would qualify as being "the worst" fall into that MANOS/PLAN 9 variety of really crappy B-movies that no one in their right mind would find enjoyable, except in a so-bad-it's-good vein. DINER is a different story. So many people find it "funny" and "charming", with even the great Siskel and Ebert calling it one of 1982's best films. Why? WHY? This film has absolutely nothing to offer anyone, yet it is so beloved. It's not incompetent or repulsive, I suppose, but in all my years as a film buff I have yet to see another film this boring. Say what you want about Ed Wood, but at least his schlock keeps you awake. While watching DINER I had to fight to keep my eyes open. This film has no laughs, no charms, no characters I cared about, no insights into life, no interesting technical merits, no quotable dialogue, nothing I could possibly recommend it on. And to make it even worse, people LIKE it. I've actually heard it compared to George Lucas' coming-of-age classic American GRAFFITI, which is one of the biggest insults to American GRAFFITI one can give. DINER should be avoided at all costs, unless you are looking for a cure for your insomnia.