Very funny, underated movie

Rating: 9/10 (27 March 2003)

When you see BASEketaball on the shelf at the video store, you may think it looks crude, gross, and ridiculous. You'd be right, but it is also very, very funny. The idea of "a game where guys with bad backs and knees can compete with guys all hopped on steriods" really works for this movie. Never have I seen some many background jokes going on while the characters are telling theirs up close to the camera. One of my favorites is of groundkeepers chasing chickens on the field after a game on promotional "Free-Range Chicken Night." They go through low-tech methods before upgrading to a vacuum that sprays feathers out of its exhaust. If you're looking for a classy movie, skip this one. But if you're willing to sit down and relax with some lowbrow humor - this one's for you.