Typical Dugan & Sandler Led Comedy

Rating: 3/10 (17 August 2016)

There comes a point when the humor in mindless comedies become painfully unfunny and borderline offensive. Benchwarmers just about gives us the worst of its leads who do absolutely nothing to liven the brutally horrendous script.
I enjoy a good laugh every now and then, especially when the humor is witty and unforced. But Benchwarmers proves why I stay away from seeking out the silly comedies that Adam Sandler has built his career around. Sandler doesn't star, but his buddies Rob Schneider, David Spader, and Jon Heder do; while frequent Sandler collaborator, Dennis Dugan, directs.
I can't sit here and waste my time for paragraphs ripping apart a film I clearly didn't care for, but since it has a cult following, I might as well share my thoughts. There's no denying Dugan has an audience for these ridiculous comedies, but I'm not one of them. I'm not a fan of the way he balances his entire film on tasteless jokes and dialogue that treats its viewer as unintelligent. Sure, there are a few laughs, but they come and go fast.
The Benchwarmers attempts to have an important message about bullying and I commend a comedy for trying to have a message at all. But the film probably ended up offending more people than it helped. It's a film that people praise for its quotable lines and hilarious side characters, but neither can save the unintelligent feeling I got throughout the 80-minute runtime.
-Lazy and silly script
-Failed attempt at sending a message
-Offensive
3.0/10