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Ping Pong Playa

  • 20072007
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3K
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Ping Pong Playa (2007)
This is the trailer for Jessica Wu's comedy, Ping Pong Playa.
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  • Comedy
  • Sport

A kid dreams of playing professional basketball in order to escape his dead-end job, living in the suburbs, his bossy older brother and running his Mom's ping pong classes.A kid dreams of playing professional basketball in order to escape his dead-end job, living in the suburbs, his bossy older brother and running his Mom's ping pong classes.A kid dreams of playing professional basketball in order to escape his dead-end job, living in the suburbs, his bossy older brother and running his Mom's ping pong classes.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jessica Yu
  • Writers
    • Jimmy Tsai
    • Jessica Yu
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Tsai
    • Andrew Vo
    • Khary Payton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jessica Yu
  • Writers
    • Jimmy Tsai
    • Jessica Yu
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Tsai
    • Andrew Vo
    • Khary Payton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Ping Pong Playa: Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    Ping Pong Playa: Trailer

    Photos

    Ping Pong Playa (2007)
    Ping Pong Playa (2007)
    Ping Pong Playa (2007)
    As Prabakar in "Ping Pong Playa" (2007)

    Top cast

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    Jimmy Tsai
    Jimmy Tsai
    • Christopher 'C-Dub' Wangas Christopher 'C-Dub' Wang
    Andrew Vo
    Andrew Vo
    • Felixas Felix
    Khary Payton
    Khary Payton
    • JP Moneyas JP Money
    Jim Lau
    Jim Lau
    • Mr. Wangas Mr. Wang
    Roger Fan
    Roger Fan
    • Michael Wangas Michael Wang
    Elizabeth Sung
    Elizabeth Sung
    • Mrs. Wangas Mrs. Wang
    Javin Reid
    Javin Reid
    • Prabakaras Prabakar
    Kevin Chung
    • William Linas William Lin
    Peter Paige
    Peter Paige
    • Gerald Harcourtas Gerald Harcourt
    Smith Cho
    Smith Cho
    • Jenniferas Jennifer
    Scott Lowell
    Scott Lowell
    • Tomas Tom
    Stephnie Weir
    Stephnie Weir
    • Cheryl Davisas Cheryl Davis
    Sir Jonathan Oliver
    • Jon Howardas Jon Howard
    Shelley Malil
    Shelley Malil
    • DB Reddyas DB Reddy
    Martin Chow
    Martin Chow
    • Jerry Linas Jerry Lin
    Cici Lau
    Cici Lau
    • Mrs. Chenas Mrs. Chen
    Lang Yun
    • Mrs. Luas Mrs. Lu
    Catherine Dao
    Catherine Dao
    • Mrs. Sunas Mrs. Sun
    • Director
      • Jessica Yu
    • Writers
      • Jimmy Tsai
      • Jessica Yu
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    A kid dreams of playing professional basketball in order to escape his dead-end job, living in the suburbs, his bossy older brother and running his Mom's ping pong classes.
    • ping pong
    • f rated
    • asian american
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Don't just win. Destroy.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for language, including some sexual remarks and drug references
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Ping Pong Palace hosts two annual events: The Golden Cock Championship (in it's 15th year) and the Lil' Paddlers Tourney.
    • Quotes

      Christopher 'C-Dub' Wang: [speaking to fat kid] What's your name?

      William Lin: William.

      Christopher 'C-Dub' Wang: Free Willy, listen up. Don't ask stupid questions and you won't get stupid answers.

    • Connections
      References Kung Fu (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Wake Up Call
      Written by OD Hunte and Seyi Bello (as S. Bello)

      Performed by Slic One

      Published by OD Hunte (ASCAP) and S Bello (MCPS/SESAQ)

      Courtesy of OD Hunte T/A Souther Cube Records

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    One of the stranger sports films of all time.
    The title of this film was a bit confusing--as is the main character. "Ping Pong Playa" is hip-hop for "Ping Pong PLAYER". Chris is a very annoying young man. He has visions of becoming an NBA star--though he is in his 20s, never played a higher level of basketball than junior varsity and he's really not that good. In fact, he's a pathetic loser who plays pick-up games for cash....against children! He also talks like a hip-hop wannabe--something that is strange coming from a Chinese-American. And, to top it off, he's very annoying and a guy who's easy to dislike.

    Chris goes through life losing jobs and amounting to nothing until one day there is an accident. His mother and brother have their wrists injured--and this is a problem as the family (aside from Chris) are ping pong wizards--owning their own ping pong store and being ping pong champs. So, it's up to Chris to take over the class--and he teaches the kids next to nothing. Yet, oddly, they idolize him. What's next? See this incredibly strange sports movie and find out for yourself. Will Chris rise to the occasion or will he continue to be an embarrassment to his hardworking family?

    There were a few things I liked about the film--beginning with the words from the opening rap song. I also loved the little kids--they were cute and provided interesting 'friends' for Chris. And, I liked how ridiculous Chris looked driving a teeny, tiny motor scooter! My only reservations are that the film is formulaic (and aren't most sports films?) and Chris is a bit too annoying at times and he really is awfully easy to hate. Still, it's a cute little independent film and I'd like to see more from these folks. Worth seeing.
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    • Jun 24, 2012

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    • A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
    • Is this movie based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 5, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Chinese
    • Also known as
      • Игрок пинг-понга
    • Production company
      • Cherry Sky Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $77,907
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,797
      • Sep 7, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $77,907
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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