This alleged comedy has all the structural and performance elements required to create humour, but is stunningly unfunny.

As far as titles go, Balls Up is about right. This is a disaster.

There are slapstick foibles, sight gags about rubbers, and many, many vulgar jokes — some good for a laugh, though I doubt the film's Oscar prospects.

Cinema has the power to find joy in the absurd, but this one ultimately collapses under the weight of its own messy execution.