Dodgeball; 7 from 10

Rating: Null/10 (20 October 2004)

Peter LaFleur is a charismatic underachiever and proprietor of a rundown gym called Average Joe's. The facility's eclectic clientele of decidedly less-than-average Joes is comprised of: a self-styled pirate; a scrawny nerd who dreams of impressing an unattainable cheerleader; an obsessive aficionado of obscure sports; a dim-witted young man; and a cocky know-it-all who, of course, really knows nothing. Peter's humble gym catches the eye of White Goodman, the power-mullet-sporting, Fu-Manchu-d, egomaniacal owner of Globo Gym, a gleaming monolith of fitness. White intends to take over Average Joe's, and Peter's non-existent bookkeeping is making it all too easy for him. A foreclosing bank has stationed attorney Kate Veatch inside Average Joe's to finalize Globo's takeover of the gym. But Peter's boyish charms win her over and Kate joins his team of social rejects to beat the odds--and their own ineptitude--to try to save Average Joe's. How? A showdown dodgeball competition against Globo Gym.
I was surprised at the bashing this movie received(not on this site, from the critics) I thought it was amusing and, in a strange way, was very clever. Ben Stiller is funny and Vince Vaughen is good as well. Christine Taylor was the sparkle on the screen as the girl interest of Vince. So If you are looking for a good rental or w/e, this is a good choice. Just wait til your kids are out...
PG-13 for sexual humor, language and some comic violence.