Down and Derby (2005)

Down and Derby unfurls a delightful tapestry of familial comedy set in a quaint town where an ordinary Pinewood Derby competition sees a group of seemingly average fathers morph into a hilariously clumsy troupe of rivals. Amongst them is Phil Davis, the quintessential dad-next-door on the surface, but beneath the veneer, he grapples with unresolved tensions with his old adversary, Ace Montana. Spotting a golden chance in his son's Pinewood Derby race to claim a long-awaited victory over Ace, who interestingly also has a Cub Scout son, Phil's desperation reaches comical heights. The neighborhood is further peppered with equally obsessed fathers, all of whom abandon the event's core values, taking the reins of designing, planning, and building the cars, much to their children's chagrin. In this whirlwind of derby madness, the kids are fortunate if they're allowed to choose the car's paint color or affix a sticker. The comedy is ramped up as these dads teeter precariously on the brink of madness, resorting to elaborate schemes of sabotage, cover-ups, and deceit. In this absurd frenzy, wives, families, and jobs are neglected, leading to unexpected repercussions. The laugh-out-loud farce crescendos to an outrageous climax where, against all odds, the young scouts triumph in a surprising turnaround, serving a heartwarming reminder to not take life too seriously or underestimate the capabilities of children. Down and Derby is a satirical comedy that humorously portrays the lengths to which parents will go to outdo each other through their children's achievements, a common social scenario seen in various spheres from little league games to science fairs.

Down and Derby is a comedy movie featuring Greg Germann and directed by Eric Hendershot.

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