School for Scoundrels

2006

School for Scoundrels

Critics Consensus

School for Scoundrels squanders its talented cast with a formulaic, unfocused attempt at a romantic comedy that's neither romantic nor funny.

26%

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Total Count: 140

52%

Audience Score

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Roger is a beleaguered New York City meter maid who is plagued by anxiety and low self-esteem. In order to overcome his feelings of inadequacy, Roger enrolls in a top-secret confidence-building class taught by the suavely underhanded Dr. P. Aided by his assistant, Lesher, Dr. P uses unorthodox, often dangerous methods, but he guarantees results: Employ his techniques and you will unleash your inner lion. Surrounded by a band of misfit classmates -- Walsh, who's dying to move out of mother's basement; Diego, a punching bag for his hen-pecker of a wife; and Eli, a shy guy just looking for female companionship -- Roger's confidence grows and he makes his way to the head of the class, even finding the courage to ask out his longtime crush, Amanda. But Roger quickly discovers that star students have a way of catapulting Dr. P's competitive side into high gear. Soon enough, the teacher sets out to infiltrate and destroy Roger's personal and professional life. Nothing is off limits for Dr. P, not even the object of Roger's affection. In order to show Amanda Dr. P's true colors, Roger must rally his new friends and find a way to beat the master at his own game.

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton
as Dr. P
Jon Heder
as Roger
Jacinda Barrett
as Amanda
Michael Clarke Duncan
as Lesher
Horatio Sanz
as Diego
Luis Guzman
as Sgt. Moorehead
David Cross
as Ian
Sarah Silverman
as Becky
Todd Louiso
as Eli
Matt Walsh
as Walsh
Joanne Baron
as Lois
Paul Scheer
as Little Pete
Jon Glaser
as Ernie
Leonard Earl Howze
as Carl
Dan Fogler
as Zack
DeRay Davis
as Bee Bee
Omar J. Dorsey
as Lawrence
Marcella Lowery
as Mrs. Washington
Jim Parsons
as Dr. P's Student
Aziz Ansari
as Dr. P's Student
Remy K. Selma
as Dr. P's Student
Andrew Daly
as Dr. P's Student
Matt Besser
as Dr. P's Student
Joe Nunez
as Dr. P's Student
Jack Kehler
as Dr. P's Student
Armen Weitzman
as Dr. P's Student
Noel Gugliemi
as Bus Guy No.1
Daniel Venegas
as Bus Guy No.2
Teddy Coluca
as Benny
Nicole Randall Johnson
as Shanice
Khadijah
as Mindy
Malika
as Margaret
Natalie Core
as Ruth
Bernadette Birkett
as Woman
Tarina Pouncy
as Flight Attendant
Kimberly Evan
as Tennis Player
Steve Monroe
as Male Flight Attendant
Ben Stiller
as Lonnie
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Audience Reviews for School for Scoundrels

  • Jul 11, 2012
    A interesting cast, but without a good screenplay the result just could be an unfunny romantic comedy. Rotten.
    Lucas M Super Reviewer
  • Jun 30, 2012
    Todd Philips is pretty hit and miss as a director, he scored big with The Hangover, however with this remake, and he fails to bring something really funny to the screen. With a cast that comprises Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder, you know what to expect. This film had bland, predictable jokes and it just ended up not being interesting. The film is poorly acted with a poor script, and everything is just lazy. Todd Phillips is a decent film maker, and he is able to make something funny, however with this film, he just doesn't have that energy to create something good for the viewer. Thornton's comedic delivery is really predictable, and it makes the film quite boring. In every comedic role he's done, he's played the same person. That goes with Jon Heder as well. I just think that both actors are one trick ponies in terms of comedy. Thornton was great in Bad Santa, but he basically used that character for Mr. Woodcock and his character in this one. The film, as far remakes are concerned, just doesn't cut it, and is one of those films that isn't worth your time. I haven't seen the original yet, so I can't compare, but this film just isn't good. School for Scoundrels isn't one of Phillips' best directorial efforts and along with The Hangover Part II, is one of his worst films. If you're looking for something really funny, you won't find it here. This film was just a big disappointment, one that could have been much better, but was pretty bad in the end. This isn't worth your time.
    Alex r Super Reviewer
  • Jun 21, 2011
    full of talent but no where as good as old school or road trip. the story is terribly clunky and just unfunny
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Apr 14, 2011
    Decent actors, bad script.
    Dillon L Super Reviewer
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