Melvin Goes to Dinner

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Melvin Goes to Dinner

R

Released Dec 4, 2003

1h 23m

Comedy

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When Melvin (Michael Blieden) organizes a dinner party with an old friend (Matt Price), two more acquaintances tag along. The group sips wine and discusses the casual happenings of daily life amid flashbacks to past events, and as the evening progresses, the friends become comfortable with each other. Their conversations shift to intimate details about sex, marriage and relationships in this slice-of-life drama adapted from Blieden's stage play "Phyro-Giants!"

Desson Thomson

Washington Post

Isn't note perfect by any stretch, but it's great fun to listen to.

Nov 21, 2003

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Chris Vognar

Dallas Morning News

Makes for a witty, urbane and down-to-earth night of discussion that packs a good deal of kick.

Rated: B

Nov 13, 2003

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Damon Smith

Boston Globe

Despite its compositional flaws, Melvin Goes to Dinner will please anyone who takes the art of social chatter seriously.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 29, 2003

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Betsy Bozdech

DVDJournal.com

It may be a small movie, but it's the kind of small movie that feels bigger the more you think about it.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 29, 2006

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Rated: 3/5

May 5, 2005

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Paul Sherman

Boston Herald

Rated: 3/4

Feb 2, 2004

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 23 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/23

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Audience Member

This is not a comedy, and it was very slow. The time jumps were so jarring, it took a minute to get adjusted to the timeline.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

This was one of the best movies I've ever seen!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

A couple of young urbanites sitting around, having the typical conversations overheard late at night in a college dorm - except they are in their 30s. I felt like a conflicted voyeur, eavesdropping on a conversation that I really did't want to hear, and didn't feel a part of.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

funny conversation based film

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

I really don't know why this is considered a comedy. A god watch nonetheless

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Matt Price

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Kathleen Roll

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Synopsis

When Melvin (Michael Blieden) organizes a dinner party with an old friend (Matt Price), two more acquaintances tag along. The group sips wine and discusses the casual happenings of daily life amid flashbacks to past events, and as the evening progresses, the friends become comfortable with each other. Their conversations shift to intimate details about sex, marriage and relationships in this slice-of-life drama adapted from Blieden's stage play "Phyro-Giants!"

Director: Bob Odenkirk
Producer: Bob Odenkirk, D.J. Paul, Jeff Sussman
Distributor: Sundance Channel Home Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 23m

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