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Director: Robert Ben Garant Starring: Christopher Walken, Dan Fogler Release date: Aug. 29 Related Links: Movie site / Trailers Unorthodox-sports comedies are nothing new. And in some cases, when Ben Stiller quips something about “Joanie loves Chachi” after pummeling an opponent with a dodgeball, it can be quite amusing. Sadly, such is not the case with “Balls of Fury,” a table-tennis tale that just misses the mark with too many unfunny one-liners and a dull plotline. But on the flip side, the film does star Mr. More Cowbell himself Christopher Walken. And he’s wearing a kimono. Can’t be that bad, right? |
 Overall Grade: C (9 Votes) |
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“All things considered, ‘Balls of Fury’ is a fun movie.” - David Manley, The Daily Vidette
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Grade: B
“The jokes are often dumb or crass, but this doesn’t mean they aren’t funny” - Daniel Morrison, The Daily Mississippian
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Grade: B
“‘Balls of Fury’ is absolutely critically maligned, and perhaps rightly so, but it’s rather funny all the same.” - Corey Craft, The Crimson White
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Grade: B
“If it weren’t for the fast-paced table-tennis action, ‘Balls of Fury’ would be a total loss. - Jason Koebler, The Diamondback
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Grade: C+
“Do yourself a favor and spend your money on something more worthwhile, like an eight-foot-tall stuffed gorilla.” - Tim Pfarr, The Daily Barometer
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Grade: C
“In actuality, the movie is fairly disappointing, lowbrow, and several negative adjectives MiX won’t let me say.” - Kevin Frees, The Daily Evergreen
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Grade: C
“While “Balls of Fury” offers the viewer several chuckles, the movie’s constant reliance on the same slap-stick and cheap one-liners can turn laughs into yawns.” - Bob Pillow, The Oklahoma Daily
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Grade: C-
“The bottom line: like an opening serve gone horribly wrong, ‘Balls of Fury’ is to comedy what ping pong is to tennis: a beginner’s miniscule version of an exciting and challenging game.” - Ed Kaczynski, The Rebel Yell
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Grade: D
“‘Balls of Fury’ falls short of a decent comedy on so many different levels it’s hard to keep track of them all.” - Mark Keremedjiev, The Independent Floriday Alligator
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Grade: D
“It’s been advertised as “a huge comedy with tiny balls,” but ‘Balls of Fury’ clearly has none.” - Lisa Lewis, The Daily O’Collegian
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Grade: D