[Yellow Jacket]

The Benchwarmers- 3.5/5

Though not great or hilarious by any means, Benchwarmers does get some cheap laughs in and does send you home with a warm feeling (and I'm not talking about the piss in your pants). Of course, since this movie only recieved 3.5 out of 5 stars, there are some flaws. First off, the Howie character (who is afraid of the sun and has had himself locked inside for the past six months) was overrused and didn't belong in the movie. I'll admit, I laughed at him once in awhile, but I couldn't shake the feeling that he belonged in a different movie. I also didn't like Gus's backstory (which I will not reveal for the sake of the people who will go see it), but I did find it mediocore and a slap-in-the-face with what the story was about. Lastly, the immaturity of the coaches on the other little league teams was pathetic and unfunny. I know at that age you could still be a bully to others around you. But, to do it in teh same way as you did in grade school, and with the worst insults, just doesn't work and makes the movie falls apart. But, not all is lost (obviously). Like mentioned before, it did hit the funny bone. Maybe not in an effective way (like Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector did (yeah, so sue me, but I liked it)). But, it did get the job done. And the physical comedy worked out really well. Then again, what do you expect from Adam Sandler? But, my favorite part about the movie is David Spade. I don't know what it is, but Spade usually makes me laugh. Maybe it's because he makes fun of himself for being so skinny and weak, even if he doesn't actually show it. All in all, The Benchwarmers was a nice seat in the dugout, and it did put a nice, little smile on my face.