Balls of Fury

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"A huge comedy with tiny balls."
  • PG-13
  • 2007
  • 1 hr 31 min
  • 5.3  (45,193)
  • 38

Balls of Fury is a 2007 comedy movie that follows the story of Randy Daytona, a former child ping pong prodigy who is now washed up and struggling to make ends meet as a performer at a rundown comedy club in Vegas. One day, Randy is approached by FBI agent Ernie Rodriguez, who asks for his help in infiltrating a high-stakes underground ping pong tournament in order to bring down the criminal mastermind who runs it: Feng, a Chinese triad boss who also happens to be the man who ruined Randy's career.

Reluctant at first, Randy eventually agrees to the mission and is trained by his eccentric mentor Master Wong, who teaches him the ancient art of ping pong in order to prepare him for the tournament. Along the way, Randy also meets a group of quirky characters, including his fellow competitors and the tournament's emcee, played by Christopher Walken.

As Randy gets closer to the finals, he realizes that he has a chance to not only win the tournament but also get revenge on Feng for what he did to him many years ago. However, the road to victory is fraught with danger and challenges, and Randy must use all his skills and wit to overcome his opponents and come out on top.

Balls of Fury is a hilarious and entertaining movie that combines elements of kung fu movies and sports comedies with a healthy dose of absurdity and satire. The cast, led by the charismatic Dan Fogler, is excellent and delivers some truly memorable performances, particularly Walken, who steals every scene he's in.

The movie also features some impressive ping pong action sequences, which are both funny and thrilling to watch. The filmmakers do a great job of making a seemingly mundane sport like ping pong into something exciting and dynamic.

Despite its silly premise, Balls of Fury also has some heart and emotional depth, particularly in its portrayal of Randy's struggle to overcome his past and rediscover his love for ping pong. The movie tackles themes of redemption, friendship, and the power of perseverance, all while keeping the audience laughing and engaged.

Overall, Balls of Fury is a must-see for fans of sports comedies and anyone looking for a good laugh. It's a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously and is all the better for it, delivering an enjoyable and thoroughly entertaining viewing experience from start to finish.

Balls of Fury is a 2007 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.3 and a MetaScore of 38.

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  • Release Date
    2007
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 31 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.3  (45,193)
  • Metascore
    38