Huluusers who are looking for a laugh need look no further than thehit 2000s comedythat is currently rising up the streaming charts.Hulu’s original comedieshave offered some hilarious entries into the genre, such asPalm SpringsandFire Island. However, their acquired library of movies features some of the funniest movies of all time.
The 2000s are regarded as a particularly great time for comedies. It was filled with laugh-out-loud classics likeAnchormanandSuperbad, two movies that were recentlysurprising inclusions among the best movies of the 21st century. It was also an era of great comedic actors, and two of the funniest stars of the time teamed up in a hysterical movie.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Is One Of Hulu’s Most-Watched Movies
Vince Vaughn And Ben Stiller Star In The Sports Comedy
More than a decade after its release,Dodgeball: A True Underdog Storyhas entered Hulu’s top 10 most-watched movies in the United States (viaFlixPatrol). The movie finds 2000s comedy titans Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller facing off in an outrageous comedy that takes place in the ridiculous world of competitive dodgeball.
Decades later, there is still fans demand for aDodgeballsequel that has yet to happen.
Vaughn plays Peter, the laidback owner of a struggling gym that is about to be bought by arrogant gym mogul White Goodman (Stiller). Peter and his misfit friends decide that the best way to save the establishment is by winning the cash prize in a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament.
The movie came at a perfect time, with the rise of theso-called Frat Pack of comedy actorsfrom the era. Vaughn was coming off the success ofOld School, while Stiller had established himself as a comedy superstar thanks to hits likeMeet the ParentsandZoolander.
Even critics were largely won over by the movie’s silliness, asDodgeballscored 72% onRotten Tomatoes. It was also embraced by audiences with an impressive box office total of $168 million on a $20 million budget (viaBox Office Mojo). Decades later, there is still a significant demand foraDodgeballsequel.
Our Take On Dodgeball’s Streaming Success
Dodgeball Is Still Hilarious More Than 20 Years Later
Dodgeballis one of those comedies that remains funny no matter how many times you have seen it.A great sports comedy movie can provide huge laughs while also giving the audience the typical fast-paced sports movie storyline.Dodgeballpulls off both with its tale of regular people taking on fitness-obsessed bullies.
20 years later, it is still hard not to laugh at “If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.”
It is a tried and true story that is elevated by the hilarious cast. Vaughn is charming and fun as the easy-going hero, while Stiller steals the show with his over-the-top villain role. There is even a fun theory thatStiller’sDodgeballcharacteris actually his similar fitness villain character from Heavyweights.
Vaughn and Stiller are joined by a fantastic supporting cast, adding to the hilarity. Justin Long, Stephen Root, and Alan Tudyk have great roles as Peter’s friends. Jason Bateman and Gary Cole are also a terrific duo as the tournament’s mismatched commentators. Rip Torn is also excellent as the surly dodgeball veteran who coaches Peter’s team.
WhileDodgeball’s original ending, in which the good guys lose, could have cemented it as an all-time great comedy, the fact that it is a hit on streaming years later shows well that the movie stands up. Indeed, 20 years later,Dodgeballis still hard not to laugh at “If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.”
