Surprisingly incoherent and boring

Fantastic!

Best movie ever!

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Two longtime friends responsible for inventing a new national sport attempt to keep their game pure and free of corruption in this vibrant comedy starring 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. While neither Parker nor Stone is given writing credit, the movie is full of their trademark vulgar humour and for those not easily offended, there are some truly hilarious parts. At least a quarter of the jokes are too silly or crude to work (particularly the nude locker room scene) but the majority of gags hit home with some especially funny moments with Parker and Stone oblivious to mayhem happening in the background. The film misses the mark somewhat as a sporting satire though. As much fun as it is to have Robert Vaughn as a slimy, underhanded antagonist, it never really works to have Vaughn alone represent everything supposedly wrong with the sporting world as he wants players to switch teams and locations, wants to make a profit from sports merchandise, wants to manufacture the merchandise under child labour, and the list goes on. Ernest Borgnine's acting talents are also never quite maximised, though he does make the most of his half-senile, ageing team owner with one of the craziest video wills ever committed to screen! The film's big plus on the acting front is actually Parker and Stone. The repartee and chemistry between the pair is undeniable and they genuinely come off as overwhelmed by their newfound success and fame, much like they were experiencing in real life back then as 'South Park' found a bigger audience than either of them ever anticipated.

BASEketball (1998): Dir: David Zucker / Cast: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Dian Bachar, Yasmine Bleeth, Jenny McCarthy: Interesting idea from the creators of South Park. Vulgar comedy could have been a dreary sequel to Mighty Ducks or Major League. It regards a driveway sport where a basketball is aimed at a net and the opponent must psyche out the player to make him miss the shot. Trey Parker and Matt Stone render the game famous and play against other teams. Effective plot boils down to formula but its title suggests a combination of ideas and talents. David Zucker directs with fine comic inspiration but it is not in the same league as his Top Secret or Airplane. Surprisingly good performances from Stone and Parker who embark upon the pleasures and illusions of fame. We know where this is headed and their French kiss embrace wasn't needed. Dian Bachar as Squeak seems very funny but it is a cardboard role played as a dart board for insults. Yasmine Bleeth plays a sleazy female, which is about the height of her contribution. She is not interesting nor likable. Jenny McCarthy seems like fitting casting but even she cannot make her airhead character interesting. The film is surprisingly well made but not nearly as witty as its premise suggests. Satiric view of professional sports with colourful sets and a story that doesn't hit a home run but it crosses the finish line. Score: 6 / 10

Okay, so 'Baseketball' hasn't really got anything to do with the adult cult animated TV show, but it stars both its writers/creators and is basically the same sense of humour, i.e. adult. In short… if you like South Park, you should like 'Baseketball.' It's about two losers (Trey and Matt – the men behind South Park) who invent a new game which is basically a cross between basketball and baseball in their driveway.Before long it becomes a national pastime. As with South Park, a lot of the humour is vulgar, crude, disgusting and totally 'adult' in nature. You could be forgiven for thinking that Baseketball is nothing more than a low-brow gross-out comedy (and you may have a point!), but, also like South Park, it has its moments of satire and social commentary that raise it to more than just Trey and Matt's version of 'American Pie.' The jokes come thick and fast and, if you've seen Trey and Matt in action, you'll realise that they're basically playing themselves. Yes, there is some character development (believe it or not!), but the film is geared towards laughs over story and plot. And, because of this, it totally succeeds. As soon as you sit down to watch it, you'll be able to predict where exactly it's going, but don't let that put you off. So I'll end where I basically began by saying that if you like South Park (and I do!), you'll enjoy this.

I was surprised that this movie was made by one of the zucker brothers and it was funny as usual. this movie stars Trey parker and Matt stone the creators of the hit comedy show south park. this movie is about 2 buddies invent a game that is a combination of baseball and basketball that is only played on driveways called baseketball. flat out funny all the way through. a must see. you can see More of parker and stone in team America world police south park bigger longer uncut.Rated R for strong language and crude sex related humor 26 uses of the F-word 1hr 44min/104min***/****