The Benchwarmers
Tags: comedy, humor, prank

Plot synopsis:
Gus Matthews, Richie Goodman, and Clark Reedy are three adult "nerds"; Clark and Richie were the unpopular children who were constantly bullied and were always left on the bench at their baseball games, because of their lack of athletic ability in baseball. When a nerdy boy named Nelson and his friends are kicked off a nearby baseball diamond by a team of bullies, Gus and Clark chase the bullies away. When Gus and Clark return with Richie to play again and get back their feel for the game, the bullies return and demand that they leave. Gus challenges the bullies to play them for the field, and the three friends, despite Clark and Richie's poor abilities, win the game. Days later, one of Clark and Richie's bullies, Brad, challenges them to another baseball game with his team, but the three friends win again.
Later, Nelson's billionaire father, Mel, tells the trio that he is impressed with their wins, and explains his plan to hold a round-robin with all the mean spirited little league teams in the state, plus their team. The winners will be given access to a new multimillion-dollar baseball park that he is building. Wanting to capture the spirit and fun they never had when they were kids, the three decide to form the Benchwarmers and join the tournament. They prepare to compete with all the other teams, despite the fact that they are three adults squaring off against nine kids per team. The Benchwarmers begin winning every single game, with Clark and Richie's abilities gradually improving, and the team becomes popular among many nerds and the general public, but much to the frustration of the losing mean-spirited teams, who form a group together.
At the semi-final game, the competing team's coach Wayne bribes the umpire by entering a 50-year-old Dominican man Carlos into the league claiming him to be 12 years old (despite the fake birth certificate being written in green crayon). Carlos proves to be a professional, purposely stepping on Gus' hand at one point to injure it too much for him to pitch. But the Benchwarmers eventually manage to defeat Carlos by making him too drunk to actually pitch properly and they manage to win when Richie's agoraphobic and heilophoic brother Howie is hit by the pitch but forces the winning run.
However, the group of bullies find evidence that Gus was a bully himself as a child; known for using name calling over physical force and had bullied one child so intensely that the boy, named Marcus, had to be sent to a mental institution. Taking advantage, the bullies expose Gus' secret to the public, resulting in Gus getting kicked out of the team. However, on his wife Liz's advice, Gus sincerely apologizes to Marcus, who before the final game, makes an incredible speech that he forgave him. Gus re-joins the team, announcing that Marcus is the Benchwarmers' new third-base coach.
In the final game, Gus, Clark and Richie do not play; rather, they let a team of Nelson and other children play, to give them a chance to compete. The final is played against a team with a heartless coach, Jerry, who practically torments his players, is the leader of the group of bullies, and was Richie and Clark's main bully when they were children. In the final inning, the Benchwarmers are losing, but Jerry's team sees that the Benchwarmers are having fun playing the game anyway despite losing. Seeing how heartless and uncaring Jerry is and realizing the true spirit of the game, they decide to let Nelson hit the ball, and let him score a run, saying that Jerry is "the loser". The Benchwarmers storm the field, celebrating the fact that they were not shut out, and they give an enraged Jerry a taste of his own medicine, giving him a wedgie. Later, the Benchwarmers celebrate at Pizza Hut where Richie and Clark manage to get girlfriends, and Gus celebrates as he will become a father.

Review: "The Benchwarmers" is about 3 older guys named Gus (Rob Schnieder), Richie (David Spade) and Clark (Jon Heder) who start a baseball league against the bullies in the neighborhood.
All the characters in the film reminded me of watching little kids which in my opinion was amusing seeing grown men act this way.
It was funny and amusing not to mention contained a whole slue of memorable quotes that people will be quoting for many days to come.While I enjoyed most of the movie and I can appreciate it for what it is, a stupid fun comedy, I must admit some jokes were used too much.
When the film first tried a gay joke, it kind of worked but as the movie continued on, the gay jokes just got worse and worse and weren't funny.Rob Schneider for once plays a different role here.
I kind of feel bad for Jon Heder because I like the guy but after "Napoleon Dynamite" I feel he will be playing the same role for the rest of his life.
Every once in a while, I enjoy seeing a stupid childish comedy like "Benchwarmers" but I know what to expect when I go into it and I got just what I expected.
If you've been a fan of Adam Sandler's work (this is a Happy Madison production), you'll like this movie.
After saying that, some of you might turn your nose up at me and tell me that I wouldn't know what a good movie is, but I enjoy and cherish Casablanca, The Godfather: Part II, and Good Will Hunting as much as anybody, but forgive me if I like to enjoy a little mindless laughter at times.
I was expecting The Benchwarmers to be an overall pretty bad unfunny movie, based on the reviews and average rating it has, with the possibility of occasionally succeeding in fleeting moments as is often the case with stupid comedies.
In a sense, that's exactly what it amounted to although somehow the movie managed to be watchable even when many of the jokes were missing - to it's credit it's quite fast-paced (this contributes to the movie making even less sense, not that it matters).The plot for The Benchwarmers has nothing original to offer - basically it's about three nerds (Rob Schneider, David Spade and Jon Heder) that play a bunch of baseball games against various teams of kids.
Rob Schneider, David Spade, Nick Swardson and Jon Lovitz are all good in their parts whilst Jon Heder seems to be stuck in his Napolean Dynamite character.
Don't get me wrong - I thought I'd like it (I love almost every baseball movie ever made) but I had no idea that the film would actually work on multiple levels.The movie's short, but that's OK as it gets right to the point and never stops.
There were times the audience was laughing so much I had trouble hearing the dialog.This is, simply put, a movie about three guys, almost over the hill, who decide to play some baseball against real Little League teams in the state.
David Spade has some issues in his personal life that really steal the show (Think Gir in Invader Zim).I don't want to say too much more about the movie because it would give away something hilarious.
I can't wait for it to come out on DVD so I can watch it several more times.At the end of the movie, the theater cut off the credits for some reason and the people in the audience fussed until they turned them back on.
Not a single person left until the last line had rolled on the credits (also funny, stay and watch them).This is one hilarious movie and it's "...freakin' awesome!".
& Rob Schneider (Gus) plays a tough guy who carries the team who fights (plays baseball) for all the poor nerds that never got to before, so that his kid will someday be free from bullies.The movie contains some crude humor so be aware when taking small children, but otherwise this is a Hilarious story of the way that life should be, not that it will change, but still so that adults see how truly cruel children can be.I loved this movie, I laughed hard but lets not miss the message.Enjoy!.
I was so moved by the complete awfulness of this movie that I actually wrote up a comment on IMDb - the first time I have done so.My girlfriend and I spent the movie in a state of shock looking at each other from time to time to reaffirm that yes, we were witnessing the worst movie we have ever seen.Jon Heder fails to move on from Napoleon, yet also fails to recapture any of the humor of his previous performance.
Laughing out loud is something I generally don't do.My review is mostly for those of you that have liked some of the Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, or David Spade movies.
And Jon Heder was good as a Napolean Dynamite guy with a little more energy.Sure this movie has it's flows especially in the storyline.
Schneider, Spade, and Heder fans don't ignore this movie because of comments by people who don't like them to begin with..
THE BENCHWARMERS teams Schneider and Spade with Jon Heder, best known for starring in the worst comedy of the 2000s NAPOLEON DYNAMITE.
This comment contains no spoilers, because the movie has already spoiled...it's rotten to the core.I have just watched this piece of trash and I am convinced, that on my deathbed, and looking back upon my life, what I will regret the most is that I wasted 80 minutes of my life watching this garbage.If it is true, what other users say about entire theaters laughing so loud that most of the jokes were missed, I worry about America's future.
This movie sucks, there's no doubt that my friend's two year old daughter could make a better movie.John Heder needs to figure out how to shake off Napoleon Dynamite and get on with his life, lest he be dammed to these kind of crap roles for the rest of his career, which will end as soon as his face is too old to allow him to continue working.
How pathetic will John Heder be playing a Napoleon Dynamite knock-off role when he's 40.I would rather go hunting with Dick Cheney, I would rather move to New Orleans, I would rather work as a meter maid in Baghdad, I would rather be sent to the gulag, I would rather listen to Fran Drescher's voice for 10 hours straight, I would rather watch the Czechoslovakian version of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy marathon than ever even hear about this movie again.My disdain for this movie is not because I'm not a fan of this genre, I love Adam SandlerHappy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Tommy Boy, Joe Dirt, and Deuce Bigalow are some of my favorite movies, but The Benchwarmers sets the level of quality to an all time low.If I were involved with project in anyway...I would do my level best to erase all trace of my involvement.
If you liked this movie, then you are probably too stupid to understand this comment, so I don't worry about offending you.If you are considering watching this movie, my advice is simple, save yourself some heartache, make your life a lot easier and just throw yourself in front of a train instead, believe me, you will be better off in the long run.
I honestly didn't think there could be anything more lacking in entertainment and humor than "You Me and Dupree" until I saw "The Benchwarmers." Struggling to produce an over-the-top comedy, this laugh-less comedy only gets by on Stone & Parker (but light)-styled gross out humor as possible to compensate for the stupid story about the nerd population's ultimate revenge over their bullies: a semi-little league baseball championship.
He is somehow talked into starting up a baseball team called "The Benchwarmers," a trio consisting of him, David Spade, and Jon Heder (repeating once again, in very weak form, his Napoleon Dynamite character).
Even I love stupid humor comedy, but a stupid story coupled with terrible acting (way to deliver those lines like you're reading from the script, gang), and dumb jokes, this is, if not the worst movie ever, than certainly the worst movie produced all year..
However, when the behavior of Gus in his childhood is discovered, the team and fans are affected.I am a great fan of Rob Schneider, but "The Benchwarmers" is a silly and gross comedy.
The running time of this movie says it all it is the attention span of anyone watching this film.
I knew this film would be bad, but I thought maybe a few laughs, kind of like what I expected and got from Date Movie.
It's not a 'best of' vehicle for any of them (not a Caddyshack, for example); rather, they are playing roles that they are, for the most part, miscast for, reciting jokes that are old and predictable, telling a story that is so much pure fantasy that the moral (that bullying is wrong) is marginalized or lost entirely.Who are the people that gave this movie high ratings?
I tried to watch this movie tonight, and when I say "Tried" I am referring to the fact that it was so full of poop jokes, unfunny physical gags, horrible writing and stale acting, that I had trouble paying attention at all.
I know a lot of people liked Napolean Dynamite, but taking that character out of context into another film that had nothing to do with him, and have Heder play the exact same character is really lame.The Benchwarmers is one of the worst movies I've seen this year..
I don't mind watching a harmless, gross-out comedy once in a while, and I laugh at most of the jokes, even those that aren't supposed to be that funny (heck, I found Date Movie hilarious...that should give you an idea on how easy it is to make me laugh).
I mean, when Rob Schneider is the best element of a movie (which isn't saying much), you know you're in for something really, really stupid.
As a fan of Rob Schneider and cheesy comedy, I expected to get some good laughs from this cast.
I expected something entertaining because I'm a huge fan of "Happy Gilmore" and I kind of like Rob Schneider and David Spade (I think they're bashed too often).
Its humor was completely juvenile and they even got the actor from "Napoleon Dynamite" to play an almost IDENTICAL dorky character - only even less funny!
After watching and enjoying Napoleon Dynamite many times, we were excited to see another movie with Jon Heder.
The thing I really like about this movie is that despite it being a comedy, it teaches a lesson and makes you want to be a better person.
Both John Heder and David Spade were great, and Rob Schneider played the likable lead.
I would probably have been rolling on the floor laughing if I was not in the movie theatre...hehehe...Rob Schneider, Jon Heder, and David Spade are totally perfect for the role!!!
I also have to mention that a testament to how much I enjoyed the movie is me liking Rob Schneider...hahaha...when I usually find him annoying.
This film had a moral; nerds and bullies can get along, like i haven't heard that 1000 times in every other movie of its kind.
The baseball movie "Benchwarmers" does an incredible job overcoming all of these obstacles through humor, making it extremely successful and enjoyable for a range of viewers, from baseball fans to people that don't know a single thing about baseball.
Although the main event that takes place in this movie is obviously baseball, the plot isn't your typical "the team you're supposed to cheer for barely takes home the gold after a close, almost game-costing play." The message is surprisingly focused on the effects of bullying, valuing fun vs.
The funny thing is that Adam Sandler made this movie and most people do not know that..
Entertaining feel-good faire about a landscaper (Rob Schneider) and his two nerd best friends (Jon Heder and David Spade) who take on the bullies of their state in a winner-take-all baseball tournament.
If you like Jon Heder, you might enjoy this movie..
I was pleased that the movie had less trashy language than I expected, and actually less body humor than I expected.If you like random, silly movies, this would be a good choice, and if you are Jon Heder fan, you might really enjoy this movie..
I actually LIKED this movie.However, I am getting a little fed up with all this "competition is only fun if everybody wins" crap.
My friend thinks every Rob Schneider and David Spade movie sucks, but I don't listen to him because he is a a moron and has no good taste in movies.
Rob Schneider mostly plays it straight here, so most of the laughs come from David Spade and Jon Heder as his two incredibly nerdy, awkward, and uncoordinated friends.
We will are for sure go to see it again.Not everyone will like this movie you really need to have a sense of humor.I was not expecting for it to be that funny.So it was a great surprise.So if you want to see a funny movie this movie is a must see.You will be laughing hours after the movie.They could have not picked three better actors to play in this movie.They were great.
I can't believe anybody would watch a movie like this thinking they would get anything other than a ridiculous and intentionally dumb comedy.
'The Benchwarmers' knows what it wants to be and never tries to be anything else.This is one of those love/hate comedy films that some people with find hilarious and other will roll their eyes and switch off 20 minutes in.
It will appeal mostly to those who enjoyed the likes of 'Napoleon Dynamite', and Jon Heder is once again hilarious in this film playing a character similar to Napoleon.
Stepping the foot into the main roles are Rob Schneider and David Spade, allies of the Adam Sandler filmography, and Jon Heder, who gained popularity for his role in 'Napoleon Dynamite'.
The rest of the actors including Jon Heder and David Spade are given nothing valuable to work with other than to spit loads of obnoxious dialogue, while Nick Swardson is tasked with nothing but to act like a goofy man-child who has fear of being out in the sun each time he makes his way on screen.
These movies usually have a great starting idea (fighting bullies in this case), some good or great jokes and a lot of bad ones and terrible acting.
After all, in 2006, I'm sure he couldn't foresee the film he'd later get tangled up in, like Just Go With ItYou Don't Mess With the Zohan.Starring: Jon Heder, Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Lovitz.
The movie contains a strong moral message about relieving the pain that bullies can cause, as well as asking forgiveness from other individuals who have caused harm.Gus (Rob Schneider), a local landscaper, gathers his nerd friends Richie, the lonely nerd recommending sex films (David Spade), and Clark, the local newspaper boy (Jon Heder), to form a baseball team of 3 (Outfielder, Pitcher, and Catcher).
The dialogue may be immature at times like when Richie says, "Steroids make your 'peepee' small" and Clark answers, "There must be steroids in my mac and cheese", but it keeps the spectators entertained and laughing throughout the movie, while sticking up for the ones who get bullied in a funny manner.
POOP?" The quote shows how the jokes are immature, but also indicates how the ones who are getting bullied are sticking up for themselves.Anyone who goes to see The Benchwarmers and has liked any previous movies produced by the Happy Madison production will almost certainly enjoy this one as well.
Don't watch this movie if you like baseball.
Don't watch this movie if you like comedy.
I know some of the jokes aren't funny but i think the whole movie was awesome and its kind of wrong to mock other people's work saying it is hideous.
i think it is an awesome movie, and I don't know why people don't like it.
Grownup nerds Schneider, Spade, and Heder decide to get their revenge on growing up being bullied by forming a three-man baseball team that must compete in a tournament against little-leaguers.It has some laughs but it becomes very tired.
Jon Heder seems to be playing the same nerd in this film as he did in Napoleon Dynamite.
Three losers (Spade, Schneider and Jon Heder) who can't seem to do anything right, decide to form a three-man baseball team in order to take on other Little League teams.The premise is obviously very stupid but sometimes these films can be entertaining.
The benchwarmers is a funny, feel good movie that guarantees lots of fun.
It stars David Spade (The Emperor's New Groove), Jon Heder (Napolean Dynamite) and Rob Schneider (Big Daddy).Anyway, have fun watching this great movie.8/10.
The jokes i agree was a bit childish but not all of them and the three actors played their roles at their best.Rob Schneider is absolutely amazing with David Spade also doing an amazing job along side John Heder who also put in an amazing performance.
Usually the only kind of movies that I like Rob in is when they are with Adam Sandler.
David Spade is wasted in my opinion although he has some funny scenes, overall this is a decent comedy, good for some laughs, but not the best or most original idea.---IMDb Rating: 5.3, my rating: 7/10.
Anyway, this movie is about a few guys who see a kid getting farted on, so they start a baseball team and win a few games.