BASEketball (1998) is very stupid... and i love it

BASEketball is basically live action South Park with The Sandlot mixed in.
In this review, I go through Matt Stone & Trey Parker's sports masterpiece, BASEketball.
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00:00 I hear your sisters going out with...
01:14 whats this movie about?
08:57 Matt Stone & Trey Parker
12:54 Your Studio & You
17:20 David Zucker
21:20 Dian Bachar
24:27 Yasmine Bleeth
25:38 Cwazy Cameos
26:52 The Music
27:25 Audience & Critical Reception
28:57 VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE

[@burtfiasco]

"I swear, you guys rip on me 13 or 14 more times, I'm outta here."

[@Whoischrislewis]

Still one of my favorite lines in a movie

[@karenielsen4713]

Him sleeping in a box under the bed with a teddybear is gold😂

[@TheInfectiousCadaver]

its funny because i am that guy. you wouldnt expect it from my stature but those that know me, im a big baby lmao

[@BobbyRenner-yw8zy]

"a chick wouldn't fug you if you had a hundred dollar bill hangin out your zipper"

[@mrmojomajestic8317]

"The cutest little Adam's apple."

[@SierraCharlie13]

Probably the most underrated things in this movie is they got Al Michaels to be in it. The man who said “Do you belive in Miracles” also said “I can’t believe those girls were in grade school just a few years ago”

[@tanfilmsproductions]

This movie is horrible and I love it. It’s so mean spirited, tasteless, and downright stupid in its writing. I’m almost convinced that the film would be unwatchable if anyone else played the two lead characters. Trey and Matt have an iconic friendship and perfect on screen chemistry

[@JamieDombroski]

literally still quote this movie to this day... with diminished returns obviously 🤣🤣 cult classic for sure! great vid.

[@philipstowers4741]

A guy at work (not even somebody I normally talked to) threw in the "13 or 14 more times..." line, and it threw me into happiness shock.

[@JamieDombroski]

@philipstowers4741 classic line!

[@joecook3996]

Their second movie "Orgazmo " is by far Their funniest movie

[@DarthKofi391deathASSASSIN]

First is Cannibal The Musical, Second is Orgazmo, Third is Baseketball

[@eggstu]

Choda boy

[@esbenm6544]

@@DarthKofi391deathASSASSIN That's the order they were released in but the first two don't hold up as well as Baseketball without nostalgia doing a lot of heavy lifting.

[@lucydog3376]

@@DarthKofi391deathASSASSIN Matt and Trey didn't write or direct Baseketballl, they only star in it. It was written and directed by David Zucker. Matt and Trey's real third movie was South Park bigger, longer and uncut and fourth was Team America: World Police. I get that you are referring to films they actually live action acting in but just wanted to clear that up for anyone reading.

[@thedrewdog]

I love Cannibal the Musical, even bought the DVD for the drunken commentary, it's probably the best one of all time AND it manages to stay infomative despite their B.A.C. Orgazmo got me grounded, I rented it at the videostore, and my Mom saw the tape sticking out of my VCR. All she saw was the title, and she instantly thought I'd rented a porno. She didn't believe me when I said there wasn't any nudity other than a man's bare ass covering the boobage.

[@pathutchison7688]

Get it right. It’s Joe “Coop” Cooper, and Doug “Sir Swish” Remer. 😃

[@jonathanfeldheim6554]

"You're excited, feel these nipples!" Saw this in theatres with my mom, great movie. What's amazing how much of what they made fun of as ridiculous (e.g. choreographed end zone celebrations) has actually become the accepted reality

[@Whoischrislewis]

lol so true

[@Dingle-Berries]

I still say that nipple quote 😂 love this movie.

[@randemness2680]

We went to theater to see this movie. I dont think ive ever been in a theater laughing so loud without complaints. And my poor buddy Phil left with the nickname Squeak forever linked to him😂

[@kkjoe1911]

If BASEketball and BioDome don't put a smile on your face when you're feeling blue.... nothing will

[@burtfiasco]

Used to play BASEKETBALL after school every day in high school.

[@bigbabybiscuits]

Hahah yeah, my buddies and I loved this movie and would actually play the game.

[@thedrewdog]

If this movie had any other cast, it wouldn't have worked for me. Trey and Matt are just naturally funny guys with awesome chemistry, and I truly believe they're the funniest modern comic duo. Plus, this was Robert Stack's best role ever, not a surprise as he was the only good part of Caddyshack II.

[@phenomeninja1855]

One of the joys of my life was going to see Baseketball. I also saw Orgasmo. Yeah I suppose you know the demands of South Park, creating a feature film, Team America: World Police, etc... I do wish there would have been more Matt Stone and Trey Parker films, but you know people also wish their were more Beatles films too. Sometimes these folks get so busy, and they are in such high demand; they run out of time to make more great work; which is the definition of irony.

[@CollinGerberding]

Pairing Zucker and Stone/Parker was an unsurprising success. As someone that grew up watching Airplane and Kentucky Fried Movie, it was neat seeing titans of comedy from different eras overlap.

[@thehalfmanTL]

22:50 13 or 14 more times" best line in the movie

[@BlackstreetBoys2Men]

I was 9 when this came out and had no business forcing my grandfather to watch this over and over again

[@starvingartiststudio]

Cannabal: the musical. The other live action Matt and Trey movie.

[@jtilton5]

And also Orgasmo

[@scottneil1187]

​@@jtilton5Mentioned in the video though.

[@thedrewdog]

Hey you guys wanna build a snowman or something?

[@striderreborn1467]

I remember reading an Interview on Playboy that Trey and Matt have gone on record that after the "Kiss" scene, they proceeded to "guzzle mouthwash".

[@Scuba1Steve]

Everyone sleeps on that opening scene the narrator talking about teams relocations the ridiculous sponsors for teams and arenas. Players not caring about the sport anymore just chasing a bigger and bigger check. It basically predictiled what sports has become today. A farce.

[@justinlee5874]

The hospital scene was good too. 😂🤣

[@thedrewdog]

"The Jazz moved to Utah where they don't allow music" I always loved that scene, but I remember finding the football player's voice familiar, later I learned that Kevin Michael Richardson played that role, and you can really tell when he says "The fine city of MIAMI!"

[@thedrewdog]

@@justinlee5874 "He kept screaming 'CHOKE CHOKE' but then he lost consciousness." Sorry, I've been randomly quoting this movie all throughout this comment section.

[@Slayyyaphine]

It's 100x funnier and better than modern south park

[@WolfHreda]

Glad to know my stepbrothers and I weren't the only ones who saw this movie, and then went to the nearest court to play.

[@freeparking301]

“How to speak San Francisian…” Yeah that psyche out wouldn’t make the Final Cut today

[@stevestarscream5182]

How do you not know Ernest Borgnine?!?!

[@esbenm6544]

By not being a senior citizen

[@thedrewdog]

@@esbenm6544 Nobody knows Mermaid Man? We aren't THAT old yet.

[@maxheadrom3088]

The British journalist and filmmaker Adam Curtis said, a couple of years ago, that South Park is true genius! That was the first thing I heard from Curtis that I already knew, btw.

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

Shout out to the Benicia High School Baseketball league of 2004 (yes, we pulled it off)

[@ManWithMicrophone]

I would seriously love to know more about this.... That sounds incredible

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

@ManWithMicrophone basically, my lil' brother was a Sophomore, I was a Senior. We knew enough nerds to collectively form 3 teams, we would meet at the local middle school courts on Fridays after school (fri. Was 1/2 days in CA). I would provide herbal accouterments to those that partook. And we played some Baseketball like only teenagers could. It all spawned in an "arts production" class, which was very progressive at the time. You learned how to shoot and edit short films. It was (obviously) mostly stoner drama kids. We got a 1/4 page in the yearbook, no big deal.

[@ManWithMicrophone]

Wow, wow, wow. That is incredible... I am insanely jealous but also so happy that yall were able to do that. Sounds like a lot of fun

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

@ManWithMicrophone thanks dude, to be clear, your channel is great. I really had forgotten that Brad Pitt was a night monkey until you brought it up.

[@TheBrewjo]

What's crazy is how consistently good South Park season ratings are... Also, if I recall PHONEbooth had release issues because there was an actual active sniper that started up a few weeks before the films release and the studio chose to delay the release and the public (back then) thought it was tempting fate to go see it.

[@bes03c]

This video was fun and informative. I never knew about Matt and Trey's first movie I was shocked to see inly 450 subs on this channel

[@damageinc346]

This is my go-to movie whenever I'm in a really bad mood. So many great quotes and moments.

[@MadLadJay98]

I will never understand how they got Dale Earnhardt to cameo in this

[@BadMMAMath]

This was excellent! Thanks for taking the time to do this!

[@Menace-2-Sobriety-UK]

i remember getting a VHS tape of this off a mate and remember a scene with Indian kids in turban hard hats, then after years i watched it on tv a few times it was always cut out. then i got it on DVD and there was no such scene in that either... did i just imagine it? also, joey diaz was off his tits the entire time he was employed

[@thedrewdog]

There's a scene where Coop goes to Calcutta and sure enough, he walks through a sweatshop and I'm fairly certain there were some hard hats, I need to rewatch it.

[@tomoflathead]

the first R-rated movie I ever watched when I was 6 LOL. Godamn I felt so badass afterwards

[@GomerJ]

Cool to hear other people actually went out and played this sport after seeing the movie, cause damn we used to spend the summer playing for hours. It's a perfect driveway game. It's crazy how good it works (though I do believe it was a sport Zucker had actually fleshed out with their friends so it makes sense)

[@williamjones4117]

If you can deal with Troma Productions level of B movie, and can find it, there is always Cannibal: The Musical.

[@aidanloughran131]

The truth about the man they are basing their new character on was a slave who was dressed up as a samurai to mock him and he was seen as an attraction

[@GomerJ]

This movie is a gem and and it may not be mainstream but it was big enough with my family & friends that I can still reference it without blank stares. Probably a product of it's cult status but every time I watch it I think that it really does not get enough credit for accurately predicting where professional sports & sports broadcasting were headed. A lot of things it was lampooning in what at the time was an exaggerated way became not that far from the truth in subsequent years. Glad youtube threw this video my way, now subbed, and also just a nice reminder to go watch it since it has been a while for me.

[@seanlaughlin522]

I was 8 when this movie came out. I wasn't allowed to see it in the theaters of course but I got my dad to rent it on VHS The Weeknd it premiered on Starz I recorded it on a blank tape and watched it over and over until I had every single line memorized by heart. I still can quote ever line in this movie. I'm surprised you barely talked about Jenny McCarthy in this video, that has always made me laugh with her innuendos

[@ManWithMicrophone]

Honestly, I didn't talk about jenny McCarthy because she sucks in real life ..... I do love her character though

[@jesspace4069]

Me n my buddies were obsessed with this movie as kids we watched it literally 419 times rofl, theres actually alot of fun little easter eggs throughout that you notice with every rewatch

[@dirkdiggler.]

Why not 420?

[@adude8405]

Bro, fav movie from my childhood! Thank you for this amazing video!

[@Mordecai_Allen_VanAllen_OShea]

Besides being one of my favorite movies, baseketball is legitimately a fun game with rules that totally work. My brothers and played for years. Psych outs are so fun.

[@ManWithMicrophone]

Yes! Super easy to learn too. A fantastic game that hopefully doesn't get lost

[@bimmyfrizzo3988]

At the time I didn't even know this movie did terrible. But I was and still is a southpark fan and I love every minute of this.

[@tedboom9550]

Still one of the best comedy movies EVER

[@KrustyMillennial]

This was a favorite when I was a teenager...I cried laughing the first time I saw it. Matt and Trey aren't proud of it but I think its a classic! The "over celebrating" touchdown dances are even relevant today..unfortunately.

[@Chrisychris88]

They did a student film called "Cannibal the Musical" and a movie called "Orgazmo". All worth checking out.

[@Tjmax187]

“Oh look it’s liposuction from Marlon Brando’s ass, and it’s salty and warm” ha ha ha I use to die as a 13 year old in 1998 watching this!

[@Snikit]

I’m used to it now, but the first time I saw this, my friends and I laughed so hard. That operating room scene just about killed me. ✨😂😂😂✨

[@ididedit2450]

al michaels had an issue with his contract. he claimed they low money-balled him during production cause he found out other salaries. glad it was worked out :)

[@cjod33]

This movie made me Laugh my Ass off back in the day. Still trying to find it 30 yrs later.

[@Peaceforall20111]

Thanks for the nostalgia - squeak is the most unique character ever in any movie

[@christianpoint0888]

Well done ! Was shocked u have so few subs ! U will get there , keep them coming !

[@ManWithMicrophone]

Thanks so much! I won't be stopping anytime soon

[@peterhudson23]

Very good video! I would like if you made one reviewing their early live action movie Cannibal The Musical though. One of my favorite things they've done

[@flipmostyles2583]

there is also 'cannibal! the musical' by troma, another great movie involving these guys. totally worth checking out and possibly reviewing for your channel to shine some light on a little known film.

[@pikapal91]

One of my favorite sports movies of all time

[@thepeopledinfinite]

Heard this creator's going out with Squeak!! Lol Great video! And I agree Yasmin still kills it👍✌️

[@tombutcher321]

Those flash edits are perfect

[@dixienormous2704]

This is one of my favorite and in my opinion one of the most underrated films. It did suffer from the "shitty summer movie" syndrome that plagued so much of cinema.

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

This movie went from funny, to terrible, to legendary. KZbin really made you blur a shot glass, huh? KZbin has become the most censored media in entertainment. I feel like every video just has random bleeps and blurs at this .

[@brandonkock]

Coors Banquet. Best beer ever!

[@SirCanuckelhead]

Cannibal the musical was my groups fav movie back in highschool, we watched it all the time, at parties we would sing a spadoinkle day, which no one ever knew but us. Tho we def spread the movie around as after hearing our beautiful song, many times we would have to pop in the vhs due to request.

[@Peaceforall20111]

This movie was my favorite movie to watch in college when I got “wierd” most people hate it but this movie has a special place in my heart- it is stupid but I love it

[@edwardzuniga7598]

Who doesn’t love BASEketball?! This is EXCELLENT! Deserves way more views! Great job, sir.

[@ManWithMicrophone]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@STAUNCHTV]

cant believe more people arent subbing to this channel!!!

[@scottneil1187]

Still the funniest film ever made. You missed Cannibal the Musical too.

[@ididedit2450]

basketball > something about mary

[@Wood_969]

It is a hilarious movie. Thank you for bringing more people into watching something that is completely ridiculous And if only movies now would be made like this Once again! Anyways, happy Friday

[@Xetelian]

Nice video, Matt and Trey are the only creators I know that tackled Scientology and the Mormon church The Mormon church is worth HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS $$$

[@Becauseimme]

Uncle Joey Diaz

[@JeremyAustin-hw1qy]

My brother and I aren't south park fans but we did like these movies

[@MadGeorge88]

i was probably about 10-12 when i watched this classic, the locker room scene is fantastically absurd

[@neivilde.1242]

adding it to the watchlist

[@galenburghardt3272]

Man, if you loved this, Cannibal! The Musical is possibly the best movie ever made. Matt Stone and Trey Parker made it when they were in college, the songs are legitimately magnificent (even though several parts are deliberately out of tune).

[@venomsnigle44]

I love this movie too man

[@petevaldezbc1]

How could you cut before the dozen egg night joke finished???

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I loved this movie right when it first came out. So, so, so dumb but also so damn funny.

[@antipop885]

The only other movie with the number of one-liners is Happy Gilmore, and that is saying a lot. This movie is fantastic.

[@tobiwonkanogy2975]

Cult classic and its definitely worth a rewatch.

[@CaptainMyCaptain33]

They started with movies. “Cannibal, the musical” and “orgazmo” is what lead me to South Park. But i definitely love Basketball the most (and they didn’t even write or direct it).

[@eggstu]

Cannibal the Musical and Orgazmo are 2 other live action movies they did. Orgazmo is so funny

[@pathutchison7688]

Saw this the day I t came out. Went with friends to a theater. Almost puked from laughter. We all walked out with our sides aching. Hilarious.

[@GravityJWST]

I been waiting for someone to run this back‼️‼️‼️🤩🫡🤟🏽🛸💯🔊👽❗️

[@chrisbg99]

Al Michaels is hilarious in this. Not sad like he is when he does Thursday Night Football on Amazon.

[@ManWithMicrophone]

It's crazy how wild his lines are in this compared to how boring he is in real life

[@chrisbg99]

@@ManWithMicrophone Back in the day he was one of the best but you can tell he does not have the energy to care like he did.

[@same1eka]

9:03 a new episode every week for the last several years.

[@bustersword24]

Algorithm threw me this for some reason but great video. I remember having my buddies mom buy us Orgazmo because it had the same rating as adult films at the time. To then watch it and it had nothing of the sort, still not sure why that was.

[@GomerJ]

Squeak is the GOAT comedy straight man/punching bag. Also, I can't hear Ska music without picturing this movie.

[@danhise7352]

I was lucky enough to see this amazing movie in the theater when it came out

[@RexVergstrong]

I mean, yeah, they are pretty autonomous but David Zucker was on the zenith back then for comedies.

[@tylersays-]

This movie is in my top 10 of all time ... a gem from the finniest guys on the planet

[@Jason0binladen]

You forget out of college they got to work with Troma to make cannibal the musical and while it's not their best work plus they criticize it all the time it was still funny and someone made a play out of it just so you know

[@SuperSwimTeam7]

I love seeing this and 0rgazm0 getting a resurgence of attention

[@jolfer1334]

If I was able to set up a league I think there would be a lot of money to made if it's a youtube channel. If the psych outs are funny and creative.....combined with enough skilled players it would be great

[@Ionic457]

CANNIBAL THE MUSICAL!!!

[@lazywallstreetnews7234]

This is one of the few movies I can put on any time and I know bits going to be laughs the entire time

[@aaronwood1133]

Cannibal the Musical is fantastic and there is a lot of jokes from South Park that you see way before South Park

[@DarthKofi391deathASSASSIN]

First is Cannibal The Musical, Second is Orgazmo, and Third is Baseketball, Baseketball wasn't the First action Movie they did. they also did a lot live action short films and a TV series called Time Warped

[@PuppygirlTrish]

is bob odenkirk really one of your patrons?

[@pr9039]

NO YOU

[@ashardalondragnipurake]

they dont make em like this anymore

[@DemensionJ]

"Why didn't they do it more"... Cannibal the musical, orgasmo, basketball, southpark bigger longer and uncut.... they did more

[@troyg7212]

Still hoping for the sequel

[@hutrod7721]

Matt and Tre hated this movie

[@HuffinStufff]

Great video