Full of classic dodge/goofball hilarity (MINOR SPOILERS)

Rating: Null/10 (28 June 2004)

When I first saw the trailers for this one I was excited instantly. A chance to see Ben Stiller play something a little different than the normal character he seems to be stuck in, plus I am a big fan of Vince Vaughn. Well, for some reason this enthusiasm died once the movie actually came out.
Then my buddy tells me it's hilarious and so today I took his word for it. He was absolutely right.
Vince Vaughn plays a laid back kind of guy against Stiller's more aggressive conceited jackass. The teams they lead are both full of wacky characters and there are many funny bits throughout the entire film. The supporting cast, comprised of a few unknowns, were perfect in the parts they played.
Overall, the only negative thing I could say about "Dodgeball" would be Ben Stiller's performance. It seemed to me that he was trying to steal the spotlight from Vaughn. He just goes a little too far over the top here (although he does have a few great scenes and some classic lines, and if you stick around after the credits you will never think of the Milkshake song the same way again as long as you live).
Vince Vaughn definitely owns this one. His chemistry with Ben Stiller's real-life wife would be something Ben might want to keep in check, if you know what I mean. His Existential attitude shines in this roll and i could really relate to his apathy.
I would recommend this movie to anybody who likes movies like Happy Gilmore, Major League, Rudy, or Radio.