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| DODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY (2004) |
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MORGAN'S RATING |
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| A small local gym, owned and operated by likeable Peter La Fleur, is threatened with extinction by a gleaming sports and fitness palace, run by sleazy White Goodman, unless LaFleur and his group of social rejects can rise to victory in the ultimate dodge ball competition. |
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| Vince Vaughn (Peter La Fleur), Christine Taylor (Kate Veatch), Ben Stiller (White Goodman), Rip Torn (Patches O'Houlihan), Justin Long (Justin), Stephen Root (Gordon), Joel Moore (Owen), Chris Williams (Dwight), Alan Tudyk (Steve the Pirate), Missi Pyle (Fran), Jamal Duff (Me'Shell Jones), Gary Cole (Cotton McKnight), Jason Bateman (Pepper Brooks), Hank Azaria (Young Patches O'Houlihan), Al Kaplon (Tournament Referee), Lance Armstrong (Himself), Chuck Norris (Himself), William Shatner (Dodgeball Chancellor), David Hasselhoff (German Coach), Julie Gonzalo (Amber), Trevor O'Brien (Derek), Cayden Boyd (Timmy), Rusty Joiner (Blade), Kevin Porter (Lazer), Brandon Molale (Blazer), Suzy Nakamura (Gordon's Wife), Lori Beth Denberg (Martha Johnstone), Julia Ensign, David Boyd, Bowd Beal (Cheerleaders), Curtis Armstrong (Mr. Ralph), Tate Chalk (Waldorf Referee), Jordyn Colemon (Angry Troop 417 Girl), Hayley C. Rosales (Crying Troop 417 Girl), Bix Barnaba (Homeless Man), Earl Schuman (Elderly S&M Enthusiast), Robert 'Duckie' Carpenter (S&M Man), Tony Daly (Ronnie), Amy Stiller (Keno Waitress). |
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A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY. |
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION |
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DIRECTOR: Rawson Marshall Thurber.
WRITER: Rawson Marshall Thurber.
PRODUCERS: Stuart Cornfeld and Ben Stiller.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Mary McLaglen and Rhoades Rader.
ORIGINAL MUSIC: Theodore Shapiro (score), Christopher Ward (song), and Kenneth Burgomaster (cue "Globo Gym Infomercial).
DISTRIBUTOR: 20th Century Fox. |
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Patches: If you can dodge wrenches, you can dodge balls.
[wrentch hits Justin in the face] |
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FACTS |
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RELEASE DATE: June 18th, 2004 (USA)
DVD RELEASE DATE: December 7th, 2004 (USA)
BOX OFFICE OPENING: $30.0 million (USA)
BOX OFFICE RESULT: $114.2 million* (USA)
BUDGET: $20 million
SHOOTING DATES: September 2003 -- ???
- Ben Stiller broke three cameras in succession filming once scene, and even hit his wife Christine Taylor in the face once.
- Adult dodgeball leagues began to spring up across the country around the time of the film's release. Cast member Gary Cole was even invited to a tournament in Chicago.
- The climatic final battle is between Average Joe's and the Globo Gym Cobras, or in other words 'Joes vs. Cobras". This is a reference to G.I. Joe, who fought the evil terrorist organization Cobra.
- The one and only use of the word 'fuck' in this movie occurs after the end credits have already rolled.
- Peter La Fleur's line "You had me at blood and semen" is a reference to Jerry Maguire (1996) where Dorothy says, "You had me at hello."
- Brigitte Nielsen was briefly considered for the role of Fran. - Spoiler: The words "Deus Ex Machina" are written on the side of the chest at the end of the movie. |
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Patches: If you can dodge traffic, you can dodge a ball. |
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Amber: Justin! I love you!
Justin: I lov...
White Goodman: [hits Justin in the face with a dodgeball] Joanie loves Chachi! |
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White Goodman: Nobody makes me bleed my own blood. |
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Peter La Fleur: Kate, it's time for you to put your mouth where our balls are. |
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White Goodman: Fucking Chuck Norris. |
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White Goodman: Well, I know that you know that I know. |
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White Goodman: Oh, hello, Kate. I wasn't aware I was paying you to "socialize".
Kate: You're not. I'm off the clock.
White Goodman: Well, isn't that convenient for you? And the clock. |
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Young Patches: Dodgeball is a sport of violence, exclusion, and degradation. |
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Patches: It's like watching a bunch of retards trying to hump a doorknob! |
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White Goodman: Cram it up your cramhole, LaFleur! |
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Patches: You all are about as useful as a poopie flavored lolly pop. |
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CRITICAL COMMENTS |
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"This piece of juvenilia all too willingly embraces the team motto of the movie's heroes: Aim low." -- Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter |
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| "Offers about 90 minutes of laughter (although the movie runs out of steam during its final third)." -- James Berardinelli, Reel Views |
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"Modestly amusing teen summer comedy." -- Ann Hornaday, Washington Post |
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| "Once you get beyond nostalgia for dodging red balls whipped at your head, there's little here." -- Mark Caro, Chicago Tribune |
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"Aims low -- and happily hits its target." -- Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News |
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