Pure, over the the top Stiller humor. Think of it as Jock-lander.

Rating: 7/10 (18 September 2006)

If you like Stiller, you'll love this. I've seen this several times on cable, and I'll watch it again if it is on. (I watch TV in the background while I work at my computer) To me it falls into the category of movies that you can watch piecemeal, pick it up anywhere and just enjoy it scene by scene. It's funny stuff. I don't understand how people try to compare this type of movie to a major drama, or mega action movie. This movie is neither, and those who judge this by those standards are probably the same people that drive a huge SUV by themselves everyday to work, or try to move a mattress by strapping it to the roof of a little compact car. This movie is a cheesy frat humor flic, and hits that target perfectly. By the way, it only cost 30 mil to make, but pulled in four times as much at the box office. That is a good return on investment. Yes, it may seem like an SNL skit, but a really good one, with very good execution, and perfect editing. It's got a good pace to it, and there's little sub-references here and there to keep it interesting. For example, there's a banner that says "Go Balls Deep" over the playing court. Another one is "Deus ex Machina", which is a reference to ancient dramas where something sweeps in and saves the day. In this movie it's a treasure chest full of cash. And of course, William Shatner as a game judge, doing a little 'Kirk' voice style in the locker room. And a cameo by Lance Armstrong giving Vince Vaughn the required "You can do it" speech, except instead, he give him a sarcastic 'I sure you won't regret this for the rest of your life" line. =================Minor Spoiler Below======================
The characters are well cast, and the do the best with what they've got. It goes without saying, that there is a showdown, and the underdog saves the day, get the girls, and the bad guy is sent packing. (That's never happened before...I can't believe I just labeled that as a spoiler)
I liked this movie, I laughed many times, I still laugh when I see it, or remember certain scenes.
This is the a 'Zoolander' for Jocks. Much funnier than Fokkers, or Wedding crashers.
Performance:7 Story:5 Comedy:8 Flow:8
(Flow is a combination editing and pace.)