- Directors: Rawson Marshall Thurber
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005V8U894
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In DODGEBALL - A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY, Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn team up once again (following STARSKY AND HUTCH) for another comic romp. While hilariously satirizing modern-day gym culture, the film also celebrates a sport that has previously been relegated to the elementary school playground. Peter La Fleur (Vaughn) owns the decrepit Average Joe's gym, which has been losing its clients ever since the glitzy Globo Gym opened up across the street. White Goodman (Stiller), Globo Gym's main spokesman, is a preposterously vain egomaniac on the cusp of taking over La Fleur's failing business. La Fleur learns from a beautiful attorney (Christine Taylor) that if he doesn't come up with $50,000 in 30 days, his career running a gym will be over. Potential salvation arrives in the form of a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament, but conquering a sport one hasn't played in several decades isn't such an easy feat. Fortunately for Peter, he finds a coach for his team: the hardheaded, ex-superstar Patches O'Houlihan (Rip Torn). As Peter and his ragtag team make their way to the championship in Las Vegas, they must contend with White, who has assembled a team of his very own. Rawson Marshall Thurber's debut feature is a highly assured work, which features hilarious cameos from Chuck Norris, Lance Armstrong, David Hasselhoff, and William Shatner.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Danny Shaw
Format:DVD
Dodgeball is silly. It is mad. It is mindless...
But it is also increadably entertaining and side-splittingly funny.
One of those movies where you can have an ultimately relaxing viewing.
But it is also increadably entertaining and side-splittingly funny.
One of those movies where you can have an ultimately relaxing viewing.
The underdogs are the guys at Average Joe's Gym, where owner Peter La Fleur (Vince Vaughn) takes a low-key approach to the health and physical fitness of his loyal and eccentric members. This is in stark contrast to the high intensity environment across the street at Globo Gym, where White Goodman (Ben Stiller) has made narcissism an art form. La Fleur is informed by attorney Kate Veatch (Christine Taylor) that he has 30 days to come up with $50,000 or lose his gym to (wait for it) Goodman.
It looks like all is lost until the gang at Average Joe's Gym discover that the American Dodgeball Association of America is having its national tournament and the winning teams gets (wait for it) $50,000.
And the perfect partner for this movie would be the Anchorman!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Ian A. Macfarlane
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
This is a very, very, very silly film in the manner of 'Zoolander' and 'Anchorman', which come from the same or similar stables and have cast members in common. It's saved by quite a number of genuinely witty lines and some good-natured whole-hearted performances by a very good cast, headed by Vince Vaughn (macho, very good-looking and rather charming) and Ben Stiller (grotesquely over-the-top, which is just as he needs to be for the role). You can't help feeling a warm glow of pleasure as Vaughn's motley crew of no-hopers vie with and eventually triumph over Stiller's tough guys (and one girl) in the completely absurd game of Dodgeball. Good, too, to see the very game Christine Taylor, Stiller's off-screen wife, as a really nice bisexual lawyer deadly dodgeball player who can whip the legs from under a 6 feet 8 giant with one whisk of her bowling arm. Impossible to believe, but this is never a film that expects you to take it seriously. I must say I think 'Zoolander' and 'Anchorman' are better, but this is good fun and well worth a look.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Jacqueline
Format:VHS Tape
This film is great!!! It kept me laughing all the way through, and if you watch it, I think you'll agree! Acting is good, and the writing is silly, whcih makes it easy to view and enjoy. The scene in particular with an inflatable crutch, is one which you buy the thing for.
A little friendly competition hurts no one - you'd think!
A little friendly competition hurts no one - you'd think!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By C. C. Brown
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have owned the DVD for years, and its one of my favourite movies, so now I am starting to move over to blu ray with my collection, I thought it was about time to replace this movie with a shiny new high def version.
The film itself looks really good, but where this blu ray disappoints is with the extras.
On the DVD you get commentary,deleted scenes, alternate ending, dvd rom content, bloopers, featurettes & trailers.
On the blu ray you get theatrical trailer, fox on blu ray & websites.
For a medium that gives you more storage space, there is no excuse for all the extra features being dropped.
Most blu rays will have the special features in standard def, which is fine, so why they felt the need to gyp the blu ray buying public is beyond me.
Film gets 5 stars, the blu ray only 3.
The film itself looks really good, but where this blu ray disappoints is with the extras.
On the DVD you get commentary,deleted scenes, alternate ending, dvd rom content, bloopers, featurettes & trailers.
On the blu ray you get theatrical trailer, fox on blu ray & websites.
For a medium that gives you more storage space, there is no excuse for all the extra features being dropped.
Most blu rays will have the special features in standard def, which is fine, so why they felt the need to gyp the blu ray buying public is beyond me.
Film gets 5 stars, the blu ray only 3.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Terence Jones
VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
This is a very funny film. There's no need for a plot summary as it's covered elsewhere.
Stiller almost steals this film as the maniacal narsistic White Goodman who owns the shiny superficial Globo Gym. His faux pas when trying to win the affections of the accountant hired
to oversee the bank's reposession of Vaughan's gym are superb. Christine Taylor (Stiller's wife in real life) does a good job of being the woman with brains holding the team together. Vaughan is ok as Joe the owner of Average Joes but as is
so often the case this movie shows his shortcomings as an actor.
Rip Torn is superb as the wheelchair bound coach who used to be the national dodgeball champion and his one liners and put downs
are worth buying the film alone for.
For me though it is the superb Alan Tudyk (who played Wat in A Knights Tale) as the treasure obsessed "Steve The Pirate" who steals the show. His ability to attack Vaaughan with a knife just for walkign by him and his superb pirate accent
and actions are very funny.
I'm not saying this is the funniest comedy out there and certainly alongside classics like Kingpin and Caddyshack it lacks something, but at the price you can buy it for (under £6) it represents good value
Stiller almost steals this film as the maniacal narsistic White Goodman who owns the shiny superficial Globo Gym. His faux pas when trying to win the affections of the accountant hired
to oversee the bank's reposession of Vaughan's gym are superb. Christine Taylor (Stiller's wife in real life) does a good job of being the woman with brains holding the team together. Vaughan is ok as Joe the owner of Average Joes but as is
so often the case this movie shows his shortcomings as an actor.
Rip Torn is superb as the wheelchair bound coach who used to be the national dodgeball champion and his one liners and put downs
are worth buying the film alone for.
For me though it is the superb Alan Tudyk (who played Wat in A Knights Tale) as the treasure obsessed "Steve The Pirate" who steals the show. His ability to attack Vaaughan with a knife just for walkign by him and his superb pirate accent
and actions are very funny.
I'm not saying this is the funniest comedy out there and certainly alongside classics like Kingpin and Caddyshack it lacks something, but at the price you can buy it for (under £6) it represents good value
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By E. Swainston
Format:DVD
Vince Vaughn's Character runs a small gym called Average Joes, it only has a few customers & he hasn't been collecting their membership fees & is steadily getting himself deeper into debt. Ben Stiler's "Globo Gym" however is a massive corperate gym. As Vaughn's business starts to go under Stiller reveals that he will buy up his Gym unless he can afford $50,000.
Vaughn & his small band of misfits (comprising of Stephen Root, AKA Milton from Office Space) set out to enter the ADAA Dodgeball tournment in Las Vegas. They win their regional qualifying match by default but soon learn that Stiller's team have managed to cheat their way into the finals.
Rip Torn (from Men in Black) joins them to train them, with hilarious outcomes. They are also joined by Christine Taylor (The Wedding Singer & Zoolander) & steadily begin to Beat the competition into a pulp until the unevitable showdown match between the Average Joes & Globo Gym.
I am really not a fan of Ben Stiler Movies but I loved Dodgeball. I didn't stop laughing & as usual Stiller's character is so far out, even I didn't find this one too much. The hair, the clothes, the voice, this character is fab!
This is deffinatley a great film to watch & I would recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dodgeball
I liked this film although some parts were a litle bit too stupid for my liking but my partner loved it. One of his favourite films.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Julie Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars
film
this is a great story and so funny.i am glad i got it of amazon.it came all wraped up in the origenal packing so i knew it was new.
Published 3 months ago by george s
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Hilarious, exciting and great entertainment. Fantastic fun and immense entertainment. Brilliant comedy from Stiller and Vaughn and a good choice for a rainy day.
Published 4 months ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!
I love this film. It's hilarious and odd, and you find yourself rooting for the underdog team of weird characters. Same kind of comedic style as "Zoolander". Read more
Published 4 months ago by KittyCatOrange
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stupid, but funny
I bought this because my wife has got a sick sense of humor. Its not very meaningful but you will enjoy it after a hard day at work and if you just wanna chill out.
Published 4 months ago by John Doe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old favourite
My 15 year old son loves this film and it was a cheap and fun birthday present for him in November.
Published 5 months ago by Carol1962
5.0 out of 5 stars
dodgeball ;a true underdog story dvd
this its very funny movie.the movie its excelent,have very good actors ,and is a great funny comedy,i really enjoy,i one of the best comedys i have.
Published 5 months ago by maria
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
I really like the game and would recommened it to anyone who liked simular films as myself and its interesting
Published 5 months ago by Katiecoo
5.0 out of 5 stars
so subtle. so gentle. so funny.
blu ray transfer is incredible. crisp, deep colours. amongst the best. Audio is good enough for the film. The film will divide, the humour is subtle and quiet. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Johan RF
4.0 out of 5 stars
An odd choice
An odd choice for me, as I am not a great Ben Stiller fan. I watched the movie on film4 though and couldn't stop laughing. I thought both lead actors worked well together.
Published 6 months ago by RTB1602BLUE
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