Dinner for Schmucks

As a pure comedy, 'Dinner for Schmucks' primarily elicits **Humor**, **Joy**, and **Happiness** through its escalating absurd situations and the well-meaning but chaotic actions of Barry. **Empathy** is a strong underlying emotion, as audiences feel for Barry, who is genuinely kind despite being exploited, and for Tim, whose life spirals out of control. **Anxiety** builds as Tim's predicament worsens, leading to a sense of **Relief** when the characters finally stand up against the cruel premise of the dinner and find a more positive resolution.