Extreme Sports Insanity!

Rating: 8/10 (24 July 2004)

Imagine a world in which dodgeball, that old schoolyard staple, is a high-stakes championship sport. That's the premise behind "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story." It's a fast-paced, pulse-pounding comedy, where the laughs fly as fast as the balls. Ben Stiller shines as White Goodman, an evil, but not very bright fitness guru. Vince Vaughn plays the good guy, Peter LaFleur, who assembles a ragtag dodgeball team to save his little gym from being taken over by Goodman. There is lots of physical comedy, and some clever cameos. The writing spoofs sports madness, with ideas like yet another ESPN. And be sure to stick around for Stiller's scene at the end!