Patrick Sun

School for Scroundrels - quick review

This film squanders a half-decent premise (loser looking for help with self-confidence) and turns into a not-too-funny game of oneupsmanship that feels neither plausible or convincing. It feels like a film with no re-writes at all, they just filmed the first draft and consequently it falls flat for most of its running time.

I give it 1.75 stars or a grade of C-.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar!"
Patcave | 2006 Films | 2007 Films | Dragon Con 2008

Lynda-Marie

Re: School for Scroundrels - quick review

Another case of all the truly funny bits being shown on the TV ads?

The shape I\'m in you could donate my body to science fiction! - Rodney Dangerfield, \"Back to School\"

Craig S

Re: School for Scroundrels - quick review

You're assuming there ARE truly funny bits. There are not. There are a few moderately funny bits. My review/grade is right in line with Patrick's - and that includes half a star simply because I think Jacinda Barrett is cute and I enjoy looking at her.

Those who are not similarly enamoured should think twice - no, thrice - before dropping even a rental fee on this one.

Patrick Sun

Re: School for Scroundrels - quick review

Jacinda Barrett looks really cute with the front bangs (typically you see a lot of forehead in her hairstyles in the movies, but not this one).

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar!"
Patcave | 2006 Films | 2007 Films | Dragon Con 2008