Yes, this is a real movie. The box cover describes it as "Borat meets Jackass", and that's not a bad description. This is a movie I had to rent, just because I had to see what it was about. I knew it would suck, but got it anyway. That attitude might explain why I was pleasantly surprised.
Nothing about this is real. It's scripted from start to finish. The story is that a little person who worked as a mascot/actor/porn star/etc. died and has left his fortune to his cheating ex-wife and his worthless son. However, they get nothing out right. Instead, they must each coach a team of either midgets or mascots with the winning team getting the whole 10 million (5 for the coach and 5 for the players).
Due to a printing error in their advertisement looking for team members, they wind up getting a pretty low turnout, but they do attract Gary Coleman. Yes, Gary Coleman who is actually quite good here. He has no problem making jokes about his own run ins with the media and the public's perceptions of his life and attitude.
I was a bit shocked I enjoyed this film as much as I did. The story is terrible. The dead guy, wife, and son are a complete waste of time aside from her nudity.
The whole movie is simply the mascots and midgets who shine brighter than the lame story they were stuck with. Their delivery of their lines, including some well written one liners, and their prat falls make this movie. Donkey Kick!
Something else of note: Don't look at the box, just rent it. There are a few cameos that come off a lot better if you don't know they're coming. It worked out for me because I completely forgot these people were in the film. Oh, and stick around for the credits as they show a deleted scene where one of these "names" is fucking around and seems to legit piss another actor off.
This is not a thinking man's movie, but if you're in the mood for low brow comedy this will fit the bill. Absolutely worth a rental.
I'll give this a 5 out of 10. It's as bad as it is good.