Beer League

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Brent H @BrentMHinson 6d Before you press play on Beer League, close your eyes and imagine what a film starring Artie Lange might look like. Chances are, whatever you’ve conjured is 95% accurate to what actually unfolds on screen. The film feels less like a scripted feature and more like a collection of ideas Lange pieced together while refining a stand-up set. Lange—who not only stars but also co-wrote and produced—allows the film to be exactly what it is: an excuse for him and his buddies to drink beer and play softball while getting paid to do so. Perhaps the most baffling aspect of the production is the caliber of the supporting cast. Given the total lack of substance, it is genuinely surprising to see names like Ralph Macchio, Laurie Metcalf, and Tina Fey show up in supporting and cameo roles. Ultimately, it isn’t the worst movie I’ve ever sat through—it is tolerable in small doses—but it remains lackluster even when compared to the low expectations you likely had before the opening credits rolled. See more Test T @TestTest1 Mar 23 I watched this on DVD recently. It's a lot crude, and the story is hardly original, but somehow it manages to satisfy just enough to avoid being turned off! Hardly a glowing review, I know, but at times Artie's down and dirty comedy really hits the mark, as he delivers it with matter of fact effortlessness to seem real. He's got talent, no doubt, and the supporting characters are funny too at times, although I think Artie lacks charisma as the lead. I found that it was the kind of movie I didn't really want to like, but as I watched more of it, it started to win me over. The other thing which stood out to me was the very upbeat instrumental soundtrack, which made softball seem very exciting. It's a catchy little rock riff which I really liked. In summary, this film will not suit everyone, and some may be offended by it, but I quite enjoyed it and think it's worth a look. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life 01/29/2025 What a underrated comedy. Great cast and story. So many quotable lines. I absolutely loved this movie. Tim Treakle See more Jake S @TheBrewMan 12/12/2024 AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC! I know his life went downhill since this movie but this film is so damn funny! See more Jonathan 06/24/2024 Bold! New Movie! The most interesting thing is it's a family league. See more Marc Z @TKDLife 06/27/2023 For what it is- a low budget, stupid beer and softball comedy starring stand up comedian Artie Lange, and Ralph Macchio on the downside of his career, it is pretty good. There are some very laughable moments, despite the fact that it has many flaws. The movie is set around themes that Lange is an expert in- sports and sex. There are some surprising cameos in this one, including Tina Fey, Laurie Metcaff, and Seymour Cassel. It's almost hard to understand how they ended up in this one, except for Lange's charm. The movie is not politically correct, but otherwise it has stood the test of time better than Lange has. See more Read all reviews

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