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School for Scoundrels (2006)

PG-13   |    |  Comedy

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A young guy short on luck enrolls in a class to build confidence to help win over the girl of his dreams, which becomes complicated when it turns out his teacher has the same agenda.

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Awards

2 nominations.

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17 October 2008 | sme_no_densetsu
6
| A barely passable comedy lacking in originality
"School for Scoundrels" tells the well worn story of a pushover who learns to become more assertive so that he can take charge of his life and finally get the girl. I didn't realize that the film was a remake but the fact that I found it hackneyed to begin with gives an idea of the level of originality we're dealing with here.

The cast contains a number of talented and funny individuals but they are unfortunately let down by the material. Looking at the cast list it's difficult to believe that the film is as mediocre as it is. The script just doesn't deliver the goods comedically and the story's too unoriginal to grab your attention. The technical aspect is no better than average either but I must admit that the soundtrack was pretty nifty.

In the end, I can only recommend this flick if you're absolutely starved for some comedy. There's little to be had here though those who don't mind clichéd stories may appreciate it more than I have.

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Trivia

Billy Bob Thornton (Dr. P) and Jessica Stroup (Eli's wife) both appeared in The Informers (2008) two years after this film.

Quotes

Lesher: Manila. Dr. P specifically said manila. This is off-white.
Roger: Sorry.
Lesher: Sorry doesn't make it manila.

Goofs

When a drunken Roger falls on the bed after Amanda takes him home and is professing his love for her, the clock behind him switches from 11:38 to 11:39, then to 11:30, then back to 11:38.

Alternate Versions

Home video release include the 'Unrated Ballbuster Edition' which is 8 minutes longer than the theatrical release. There is an alternative ending.That is only available on DVDs.

Soundtracks

Tivoli-Rutsch-Walzer, Op. 39
Written by Johann Strauss Sr.
Performed by the Gaudier Ensemble
Courtesy of Hyperion Records Ltd.
By Arrangement with Source/Q

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Comedy

Details

Release Date:

29 September 2006

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,602,333 1 October 2006

Gross USA:

$17,807,569

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$24,470,583

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