A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain.
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White Goodman (Ben Stiller) is the owner and founder of Globo Gym, and would love nothing more than owning Average Joe's Gymnasium. Peter LaFleur (Vince Vaughn) doesn't want to lose his gym to Goodman, but can't find a way to get $50,000 in time. Peter and his gang of gym buddies think of ways to raise money, finally settling on winning a dodge ball tournament. White Goodman retaliates by creating his own dodge ball team to finish off Peter. Peter's team doesn't do too well, until legendary ADAA champ Patches O'Houlihan (Rip Torn) turns up ready to train them.Written by
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Through the course of this movie, Kate Veatch's (Christine Taylor) clothes get lighter and lighter. In her first scene, she wears a white button shirt with black lines, a black jacket, a grey skirt, has her hair up, and wears heels. In her next scene, she wears a pinkish gray button shirt with ruffles on her sleeves, a long tight black skirt, and wears flats. In her third scene, she wears a pink button shirt, and black pants. In her next scene, she wears a pink shirt with no collar, and black pants. In her fifth scene, she wears sweat pants, and a sloppy t-shirt. See more »
Goofs
In the sudden death match White Goodman has his hand over the ball before the referee announces "Dodgeball" but in the next shot his hands are back at his sides See more »
Quotes
German Coach:
[shouting in German]
You are all swine! You have brought shame to your houses! Losers!
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Crazy Credits
At the end of the credits, there's a bizarre rant from White Goodman to the audience with his comments on the film's ending and a related odd musical interlude. See more »
Alternate Versions
The Cinemax/Pay Per View version features and extended ending in which Peter, Kate and Joyce share a three way kiss. See more »
When average Joe's gym, run by Peter La Fleur (Vince Vaughn) is under threat of take over by White Goodman (Ben Stiller), La Fleur and his gym members must raise $50,000 to save it. The only way to do it is Dodge Ball, and with the help of a seasoned professional, maybe they have a chance.
Great characters, and a hilarious script make dodge ball a Hit, Ben Stiller's and Rip Torn's characters are particularly well written, but none of the characters fail to get a laugh, and there is a good blend of them on show.
Definitely worth a look for anyone who fancies a laugh. It's not a classic, but it doesn't fail to entertain with it's slapstick style.
7/10
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When average Joe's gym, run by Peter La Fleur (Vince Vaughn) is under threat of take over by White Goodman (Ben Stiller), La Fleur and his gym members must raise $50,000 to save it. The only way to do it is Dodge Ball, and with the help of a seasoned professional, maybe they have a chance.
Great characters, and a hilarious script make dodge ball a Hit, Ben Stiller's and Rip Torn's characters are particularly well written, but none of the characters fail to get a laugh, and there is a good blend of them on show.
Definitely worth a look for anyone who fancies a laugh. It's not a classic, but it doesn't fail to entertain with it's slapstick style.
7/10