Release Date: 12/7/2004 Original Release: 2004 Format: DVD Rating:PG-13 (MPAA) Rating Reason: rude and sexual humor, and language UPC: 024543152699 Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainm
Comedies, Physical Fitness, Theatrical Release, Parody, Las Vegas, Nevada, Competitions
Description
In DODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY, Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn team up once again (following STARSKY & HUTCH) for another comic romp. While hilariously satirizing modern-day gym culture, the film also celebrates a sport that has previously been relegated to the elementary school playground. Peter La Fleur (Vaughn) owns the decrepit Average Joe's gym, which has been losing its clients ever since the glitzy Globo Gym opened up across the street. White Goodman (Stiller), Globo Gym's main spokesman, is a preposterously vain egomaniac on the cusp of taking over La Fleur's failing business. La Fleur learns from a beautiful attorney (Christine Taylor) that if he doesn't come up with $50,000 in 30 days, his career running a gym will be over. Potential salvation arrives in the form of a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament, but conquering a sport one hasn't played in several decades isn't such an easy feat. Fortunately for Peter, he finds a coach for his team: the hardheaded, ex-superstar Patches O'Houlihan (Rip Torn). As Peter and his ragtag team make their way to the championship in Las Vegas, they must contend with White, who has assembled a team of his very own. Rawson Marshall Thurber's debut feature is a highly assured work, which features hilarious cameos from Chuck Norris, Lance Armstrong, David Hasselhoff, and William Shatner.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Surround - Spanish, French Additional Release Material: Featurette: 1. "Dodgeball Boot Camp: Training for Dodgeball" 2. "The Anatomy of a Hit" 3. "Justin Long: A Study in Ham & Cheese" Outtakes: 1. Bloopers 2. Gag Reels Alternate Scenes: 1. Extended Scenes 2. Alternate Endings 3. Deleted Scenes (7) Audio Commentary: 1. Rawson Marshall Thurber - Writer/ Director 2. Ben Stiller - Star 3. Vince Vaughn - Star Trailers: 1. Theatrical Trailer 2. THE RINGER 3. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Selection Hidden Features: Easter Eggs (6) DVD-ROM Features: Internet Accessible - Screenplay
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