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Melvin Goes to Dinner

  • 20032003
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  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.1K
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Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Award-winning comedy about a lonely young man who finds himself at a restaurant with two strangers and his best friend.Award-winning comedy about a lonely young man who finds himself at a restaurant with two strangers and his best friend.Award-winning comedy about a lonely young man who finds himself at a restaurant with two strangers and his best friend.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bob Odenkirk
  • Writer
    • Michael Blieden(play "Phyro-Giants!")
  • Stars
    • Michael Blieden
    • Stephanie Courtney
    • Matt Price
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bob Odenkirk
  • Writer
    • Michael Blieden(play "Phyro-Giants!")
  • Stars
    • Michael Blieden
    • Stephanie Courtney
    • Matt Price
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations

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    Jack Black in Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003)
    Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003)
    Maura Tierney in Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003)

    Top cast

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    Michael Blieden
    Michael Blieden
    • Melvinas Melvin
    Stephanie Courtney
    Stephanie Courtney
    • Alexas Alex
    Matt Price
    Matt Price
    • Joeyas Joey
    Annabelle Gurwitch
    Annabelle Gurwitch
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Kathleen Roll
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Maura Tierney
    Maura Tierney
    • Leslieas Leslie
    Jenna Fischer
    Jenna Fischer
    • Hostessas Hostess
    Jacqueline Heinze
    • Ritaas Rita
    Laura Kightlinger
    Laura Kightlinger
    • Lauraas Laura
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Vesaas Vesa
    Jerry Minor
    Jerry Minor
    • Sollyas Solly
    James Gunn
    James Gunn
    • Scottas Scott
    BJ Porter
    • Flight Attendantas Flight Attendant
    • (as B.J. Porter)
    Tucker Smallwood
    Tucker Smallwood
    • Passengeras Passenger
    Jennifer Biederman
    Jennifer Biederman
    • Child's Momas Child's Mom
    • (as Jen Dollard)
    Feridoon Asiani
    • Busboyas Busboy
    Sterling Fitzgerald
    Sterling Fitzgerald
    • Woman at Seminaras Woman at Seminar
    • (as Michele Fitzgerald)
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Seminar Leaderas Seminar Leader
    • Director
      • Bob Odenkirk
    • Writer
      • Michael Blieden(play "Phyro-Giants!") (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Goofs
      After they all leave the restaurant, Alex and Sarah are walking and the shadow of the camera and cameraman is visible on the wall by Alex.
    • Quotes

      Mental Patient: I'm the Creatrist of the universe, but temporarily I'm a Nid.

      Melvin: So you're God, basically.

      Mental Patient: No - look, God is like a venture capitalist in this equation, okay? The whole thing was my idea and it was basically my business plan, and his money. So I went ahead, I came up with the whole thing, I put it all together, and now he wants me out.

      Melvin: So it's like a hostile take over.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Greg Kinnear/Bob Odenkirk/Tom Shales (2003)

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    Dinner, drinks, and what was that you just said?
    I caught Melvin Goes To Dinner in one of only 45 seats in the Private Screening Room at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, MA. I knew going into the theater, that I was in for brilliance, as I have been with anything I've seen that was associated with Bob Odenkirk. Regretfully, I had never heard the name Michael Blieden before this film. I look forward to seeing more of his work, whether it be as an actor or writer in the future.

    This is a poignant, no holds barred, almost voyeuristic look into the lives of a group of people eating dinner together. As the dinner progresses, so do the intricacies of each these individual's' life unfold, as each bears their souls through the dinnertime conversation.

    While definitely humorous, the film is not light-hearted. Appearances by Jack Black, David Cross, and Bob Odenkirk are well-placed within the various stories that unfold. Every minute of the film kept my attention and kept me hungering for more. This is definitely a film that will keep giving if seen more than once.

    An absolutely brilliant film that I thoroughly enjoyed and can't wait until it comes out on video or DVD so that I can add it to my much coveted collection of films. I highly recommend catching this film.
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    4
    • PandorasFilth
    • Sep 6, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Phyro-Giants
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • LeFoole Inc.
      • Phyro-Giant Partners
      • Situation Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,168
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,919
      • Nov 16, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,168
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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