Cast and Crew of Balls Up

Balls Up

"Balls Up" is a thrilling blend of sharp comedy and high-stakes adventure that keeps viewers hooked from start to finish. Paul Walter Hauser delivers a standout performance as Elijah, capturing the character's mix of bold ambition and vulnerability, while Benjamin Bratt's portrayal of Señor Santos adds a compelling gravitas and wit to the narrative. The story’s bold premise — two marketing executives pitching a daring condom sponsorship during the World Cup — sets the stage for an exciting rollercoaster filled with unexpected twists, cultural clashes, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Visually, the show captures the vibrant energy of Brazil during the World Cup, immersing audiences in its colorful settings and dynamic scenes. Its emotional tone artfully balances humor with moments of genuine tension and heartfelt connection, making it more than just an action-packed escapade. "Balls Up" is perfect for viewers who enjoy smart comedies with a mix of action and timely social themes, especially those who appreciate character-driven stories with a global backdrop.

Critics' Reviews

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What makes the experience all the more wretched is the sheer filmmaking incompetence on display here. There is no narrative structure to speak of. Comedies don’t need to be plot-heavy or even plot-first, but they need at least a plot — the very basics of storytelling — upon which to anchor the comedy. An hour into Balls Up and it’s not clear what the story is even supposed to be. Instead, it’s simply a succession of airless set-pieces, which feel like the first draft of a comedy-writer’s pitch-meeting whiteboard: what if a football mascot looked like a dick? What if a CG alligator ingested a massive amount of cocaine? What if a tin-eared ’90s conception of eco-warriors licked frogs? What if two men were forced to stuff penis-and-balls-shaped condoms down their throats, the entire joke appearing to be ‘imagine if they were gay’?
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Full Cast of Balls Up

Benjamin Bratt as Señor Santos

Benjamin Bratt

Señor Santos
 Paul Walter Hauser as Elijah

Paul Walter Hauser

Elijah
 Mark Wahlberg as Brad Lewison

Mark Wahlberg

Brad Lewison

Crew of Balls Up

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