Not many actual laughs, this is for Ben Stiller fans only

Rating: 4/10 (13 September 2004)

I laughed twice, half laughed once and smiled two or three times. Sorry, but for a comedy this just isn't enough. The humour such as it is, is of the slapstick variety and is often violent. Initially Dodgeball only intermittently held my attention, though it did get better as it went on, especially when it got to the main tournament and the action sequences. A good performance from Vince Vaughn, especially considering that he was given little to work with, and a reasonable one from Christine Taylor, couldn't save this film from being a cheesy turkey that misses the mark as often as the misfit dodgeball team it portrays. If you absolutely love Ben Stiller (who isn't on screen as often as you'd think) and are in uncritical mood, you may find it more enjoyable than I did. Otherwise, see something else.