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Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, 2004
English
USA, Germany
Profile of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story can be described as humorous and feel good. The plot revolves around going against the odds, underdogs, and contests and competitions. Its comic aspect comes from grossout humor and farce. Its main genres are comedy and sports. In terms of style, it has a Hollywood tone and features an all-star cast. In approach, it is not serious and realistic. It is located in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. It takes place in contemporary times. The movie has received attention for being a blockbuster and critically acclaimed. It is well suited for teens.
Summary of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
In DODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY, Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn team up once again (following STARSKY & 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.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA, Germany |
| Release date: | 18 June 2004 |
| Runtime: | 92 min |
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as Peter La Fleur
as White Goodman
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- by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
Users Reviews
- 23.March.2009
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- by: Jason
- Jason rated this movie6/10Okay
- 19.August.2008
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- by: barak gilon
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8/10Great
