Apple TV+'s new comedy, "The Dink," produced by Ben Stiller, is set to premiere this Friday, July 24. The film aims to replicate the success of sports comedies like Stiller's 2004 "Dodgeball" by focusing on the rising sport of pickleball.

Early reviews describe "The Dink" as a fun, lighthearted summer popcorn flick that honors the tradition of early 2000s sports comedies. Critics have praised Jake Johnson, who stars as former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd, for finally landing a perfect role. The film is noted for its enjoyable laughs and strong heart, offering a welcome escape.

The plot follows Dusty, a washed-up tennis player struggling for his father's approval, who finds himself drawn into the world of pickleball. He eventually embraces the sport, aided by his new partner, Candace, played by Mary Steenburgen. The movie explores themes of redemption and identity as Dusty confronts past failures and a childhood nemesis, Andy Roddick.