no masterpiece,but has its moments

Rating: 5/10 (31 January 2010)

this is not a great movie by any means.but it is a movie that takes ping pong(or table tennis)to the next level.the spoof level,that is. as far as i know this is the first spoof that's been made about the game.there are some chuckles here,but no real big laughs.it's sort of like "Karate Kid" but with Ping Pong.and obviously done with tongue firmly planted in cheek.it's fast paced,and has lots of action.Christopher Walken is the highlight of course,though we have to wait quite awhile to see him.you won't likely be bored while watching this flick.but i wouldn't expect anything resembling comedy of the fast and furious variety.for me,Balls of Fury is a 5/10