An 80's movie released in 2004

Rating: Null/10 (20 June 2004)

Walking into the theater to see Dodgeball, my expectations were that it would make me laugh and that is exactly what it delivered. This movie features 2 members of the Frat Pack in the form of Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn. Vaughn plays Peter LaFleur, the owner of Average Joe's Gym. It is a run-down facility and its members fit the loser bill quite nicely. Stiller plays White Goodman, the owner and operator of Globo Gym, which is a state-of-the-art health center run by snobs and chiseled goons. Basically LaFleur is in debt with the bank and he has 30 days to pay off the 50,000 dollars or else he loses the gym to Goodman. Stiller's off-screen wife Christine Taylor plays Kate Veach, who is the accountant from the bank in charge of handling the settlement. LaFleur and the guys decide to enter a dodgeball tournament in Las Vegas which guarantees a 50,000 dollar payoff to the winner. Goodman enter Globo Gym in the same tournament to thwart their chances. After rejecting Goodman's advances, Kate decides to join Average Joe's team and turns out to be a secret weapon. That is all the storyline you need to know. Rip Torn plays Patches Hoolahan, an old dodgeball player who decides to "train" the Average Joe team. His methods are a bit unorthodox to say the least, as they involve dodging wrenches and oncoming cars. Once the film gets to the dodgeball action, it is filled with crotch shots and blistering body shots. Throw in a little romance between Vaughn and Taylor and you've got yourself a classic 80's style movie. Stiller is hilarious as the testosterone-charged Goodman and his facial expressions had me laughing the whole time. Gary Cole and Jason Bateman are a nice touch as the commentators at the tournament and William Shatner,David Hasselhoff, and Chuck Norris provide pleasing cameos. Hollywood doesn't make many movies like this anymore and it's a shame because this one works on most levels.
P.S. Remember: Dodge,Duck,Dip,Dive,Dodge!!!