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Dealin' with Idiots

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18%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

A comedian studies his son's baseball parents for movie material—too bad the actual movie bombed harder than little league tryouts.

33%

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Dealin' with Idiots

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NR, 2013

18%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

A comedian studies his son's baseball parents for movie material—too bad the actual movie bombed harder than little league tryouts.

33%

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: this movie is a swing and a miss.

With a 29% audience score and 33% from critics, 'Dealin' with Idiots' is one of those comedies that sounded good on paper—satirizing overly competitive youth sports parents—but completely failed in execution. Even people who love mockumentaries and sports comedies found this unfunny and forgettable.

The premise of mocking 'idiots' is mean-spirited without being clever, and there's zero indication this offers anything valuable for families or kids. It's not even a guilty pleasure; it's just...not good.

Skip this and watch literally any other sports comedy. 'Kicking & Screaming' with Will Ferrell is funnier. 'The Bad News Bears' is better. Heck, just watch actual little league games—you'll get the same insights with less wasted time.

Age Fit

This is ostensibly for adults who might relate to youth sports culture, but honestly, with these reviews, it's not really for anyone. If you're determined to watch it, 16+ due to likely adult humor and themes.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A comedy about overly competitive youth sports parents likely features mockery, cringe humor, and adult dysfunction rather than modeling kindness or cooperation. The premise centers on finding inspiration by observing 'idiots,' which sets a cynical rather than emotionally healthy tone.

Imaginative

The mockumentary format about youth baseball parents is a well-worn comedy trope by 2013. Nothing in the synopsis or context suggests original storytelling or creative exploration—it's observational comedy about a familiar target (overbearing sports parents) without apparent innovation.

Safe

Without an MPAA rating listed but given it's a 2013 adult comedy, likely contains profanity, adult themes, and potentially crude humor. The 'idiots' premise suggests mockery and possibly uncomfortable confrontational scenes. Not inappropriate for teens, but probably has content unsuitable for younger viewers.

Enriching

With a 33% critic score, 29% audience score, and 5.4/10 on IMDb, this appears to be a poorly-executed comedy that failed to resonate. Even if it offers mild social commentary on youth sports culture, the overwhelmingly negative reception suggests it's neither entertaining nor insightful enough to provide meaningful value.

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Why It Might Be Great

If you've ever dealt with intense youth sports parents, you might recognize the archetypes
Could spark conversations about healthy competition vs. toxic sports culture
The premise of observing absurd parental behavior has comedic potential (even if this execution missed)

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What to Watch For

Universally poor reviews suggest this is genuinely not funny or well-made
The 'idiots' framing is mean-spirited rather than insightful satire
Likely contains adult language and themes inappropriate for kids
At 29% audience score, even comedy fans didn't enjoy this one

Conversation Starters

"Have you noticed parents getting too intense at your games or activities?"
"What makes sports fun vs. stressful for kids?"
"Why do you think some adults take kids' games so seriously?"

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