Fresh
Isn't note perfect by any stretch, but it's great fun to listen to.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Melvin Goes to Dinner
Sex, religion, infidelity, fetishes, ghosts... and that's just the appetizer.
2003 · 1h 24m · R
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Bob Odenkirk
Overview
Four thirtysomethings convene for a wine-fueled dinner party that turns increasingly intimate as they discuss everything from religion and ghosts to relationships and sexual fetishes.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Makes for a witty, urbane and down-to-earth night of discussion that packs a good deal of kick.
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
Fresh
Despite its compositional flaws, Melvin Goes to Dinner will please anyone who takes the art of social chatter seriously.
Damon Smith, Boston Globe
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