Imagine "Napoleon Dynamite" in the business world crossing paths with Billy Bob Thornton. This is the main premise of "School For Scoundrels". Jon Heder continues his geeky nerd role as a man with absolutely no confidence hoping to get up the nerve to approach his dream girl. An acquaintance (David Cross) tells him about a class he knows of that helps guys like him build up their confidence. As you would expect, Billy Bob Thornton plays the teacher and the school is more about how to "take what you want" than it is about gaining confidence. As Roger (Heder) starts to apply his lessons and even finds himself making some progress with his dream girl, "Dr. P" (Thornton) decides that he should go after this girl himself, which sets up the rest of the film as master and student go head-to-head for the affections of a lady. It is a pretty straightforward comedy. Both Heder and Thornton play the characters you would think they would play. The movie works and is entertaining, but nothing special. It is fun to watch Heder start to realize he is in over his head, only to decide he doesn't necessarily have to lose to this guy. Michael Clarke Duncan has a funny part as Dr. P's sidekick, who seems to really enjoying punishing the students when they do not do well on their tests.Grade: C
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