'Balls' are held up by supporting cast

Rating: 6/10 (28 August 2007)

As an employee of a theater showing this film starting tomorrow, I got to screen it this afternoon after building it.
I'd like to start off by saying the trailers don't do this film much justice-there is not nearly as much ping pong as advertised. Having said that, the film isn't any better than it looks.
Dan Fogler does an all right job as the comedic lead, but at most points seems to be leaning on the much better supporting cast, including George Lopez and semi-crazed FBI agent and Thomas Lennon in another hilarious role playing a crazed German ping pong player with a personal grudge against Rob.
The film has some very funny moments, again, usually from a supporting cast(look for Lopez's hilarious Tony 'Scarface' Montana impersonations), but they are often balanced out by some very weak and often cheesy/clichéd moments.
All in all, this film is perfect for some laughs if you are bored one afternoon and have already seen all of the great films out right such as Bourne Supremacy and Superbad. A few laughs, the obvious clichés, and a little bit of action.
Just go in with an open mind, and you could have a good time.
3/5 stars