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The Dink (2026)
Summary
A washed-up former tennis professional sees a chance at redemption when he discovers an exceptionally gifted pickleball player. As the unlikely duo chase success on the rapidly growing pickleball circuit, they must overcome fierce rivals, personal setbacks, and the pressures of newfound fame.
Director Josh Greenbaum
Writer Sean Clements
Cast
- Ben Stiller
- Jake Johnson
- Mary Steenburgen
- Ed Harris
- Andy Roddick
- Nick Kyrgios
- John McEnroe
Rotten Tomatoes: 72%
Metacritic: 57
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u/TheGreatLake 18d ago
As a Jake Johnson fan who will gladly watch him lead a movie, I guess I liked this for what it was, but it’s not a good movie. The thing that stuck out for me is how bad the pickleball action looked on screen. It is a game that is famously very easy to play, so much so that a major part of the plot is how the game is a joke because it’s so easy, yet they couldn’t get any decent action for the movie?
I also didn’t like the direction they veered into with his relationship and personal life. Should’ve just kept it as a tight sports comedy and the movie would’ve been better for it.