Dodgeball
Dodgeball

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Dodgeball

2001
Movie
20 min
English

The story of Rose, a new employee at a ruthless company where success is based upon how well you play in the weekly company dodgeball game. It's "team-building" taken to an extreme.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users84%
Director: Rawson Marshall ThurberGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

Average Joe's Gym, a rundown fitness establishment, is on the brink of foreclosure by the predatory Globo Gym, owned by the egomaniacal White Goodman. To save his gym, owner Pete LaFleur assembles a ragtag team of misfits to compete in the Las Vegas dodgeball championship, where the prize money could be their only salvation. They face off against Goodman's elite Globo Gym team in a series of hilarious and surprisingly intense dodgeball matches.

Critical Reception

Dodgeball was a surprise critical and commercial hit, praised for its quotable humor, outlandish premise, and strong comedic performances, particularly from Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller. While some critics noted its reliance on absurdity, the film was widely considered a fun and rewatchable comedy that successfully captured the spirit of its underdog narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film excels with its laugh-out-loud gags and memorable characters.

  • Ben Stiller's villainous portrayal is a comedic highlight.

  • A surprisingly satisfying underdog sports comedy.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's consistent humor, the chemistry between the cast, and the over-the-top characters. Many appreciated its lighthearted fun and nostalgic feel, calling it a great movie for a casual watch.

Fun Fact

The character of White Goodman was inspired by Ben Stiller's childhood bully.

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