Spoilers for a FANTASTIC film

Rating: 10/10 (23 September 2004)

I realize that there is a lot of what some people would consider "low brow" humour in this film. But when you consider the entire premise of the film is a game where you people get hit in the nuts by rubber balls, it's not surprising there is an element of "mindless humour".
But there is a lot of subtle comedy, a lot of amusing one liners and a joke in latin near the end. And I think it was the latin joke that made me really love the film.
The plot is fairly obvious, and you can see it coming a mile off. But the thick and fast stream of comedy coming out of most of the characters is the reason for seeing the film (and learning more about dodgeball of course. I didn't know there were actual rules to the game!), not an intelligent plot that will keep you guessing.
If you don't like bad language, slapstick violence, crude humour then this really won't be your type of film. But if you like a film with a really good sense of comedy of all types (subtle, in your face, slapstick, gentle) and a nice "happy feeling" then you will really like it and I advise it to anyone.
And I really mean it about the latin joke!