Semi-Pro
starring: Jackie Earle Haley, Woody Harrelson, Patti LaBelle, Maura Tierney, Tim Meadows
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SEMI-PRO WS/FS (DVD MOVIE)
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The 1970s are back in all their excessive glory in Semi-Pro, an uneven but not uninspired Will Ferrell comedy about a professional basketball team that puts more energy into insane promotional schemes than playing well on the court. Ferrell stars as Jackie Moon, a former pop sensation who made enough money from a couple of hit records (the biggest: "Love Me Sexy") to buy Flint, Mich.'s the Tropics, a disorganized bunch of losers with one genuine talent named Coffee Black (Andre J. Benjamin). Despite knowing little about the game, Jackie is the Tropics' coach as well as a player, though his greater love is in coming up with such bizarre marketing stunts as wrestling a bear and attempting a motorcycle jump over a line of cheerleaders. When the Tropics look like they might be shut down, Jackie desperately agrees to let washed-up veteran player Monix (Woody Harrelson) take over coaching, turning the team's fortunes around--just a bit. The film's thin premise opens the floodgates to a series of absurd vignettes that suit Ferrell's silly-satiric brand of frat humor very well. There are choice moments, such as Jackie's table-shoving tantrum at a meeting of team owners (presided over by an aghast but tolerant commissioner, adroitly played by David Koechner), and his rapid escape from the Tropics' arena when he realizes everyone in the stands has won free corndogs (at Jackie's expense). Other performers shine, too, including Will Arnett and Andrew Daly as a glass-half-full/glass-half-empty pair of game announcers, and Maura Tierney as Monix's former love interest. The script is by Scot Armstrong (The Heartbreak Kid), and the film is the first directorial effort of producer Kent Alterman (Mr. Woodcock). --Tom Keogh
SEMI-PRO WS/FS (DVD MOVIE)
Amazon.com:
The 1970s are back in all their excessive glory in Semi-Pro, an uneven but not uninspired Will Ferrell comedy about a professional basketball team that puts more energy into insane promotional schemes than playing well on the court. Ferrell stars as Jackie Moon, a former pop sensation who made enough money from a couple of hit records (the biggest: "Love Me Sexy") to buy Flint, Mich.'s the Tropics, a disorganized bunch of losers with one genuine talent named Coffee Black (Andre J. Benjamin). Despite knowing little about the game, Jackie is the Tropics' coach as well as a player, though his greater love is in coming up with such bizarre marketing stunts as wrestling a bear and attempting a motorcycle jump over a line of cheerleaders. When the Tropics look like they might be shut down, Jackie desperately agrees to let washed-up veteran player Monix (Woody Harrelson) take over coaching, turning the team's fortunes around--just a bit. The film's thin premise opens the floodgates to a series of absurd vignettes that suit Ferrell's silly-satiric brand of frat humor very well. There are choice moments, such as Jackie's table-shoving tantrum at a meeting of team owners (presided over by an aghast but tolerant commissioner, adroitly played by David Koechner), and his rapid escape from the Tropics' arena when he realizes everyone in the stands has won free corndogs (at Jackie's expense). Other performers shine, too, including Will Arnett and Andrew Daly as a glass-half-full/glass-half-empty pair of game announcers, and Maura Tierney as Monix's former love interest. The script is by Scot Armstrong (The Heartbreak Kid), and the film is the first directorial effort of producer Kent Alterman (Mr. Woodcock). --Tom Keogh
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Excellent!!! Extremely funny!!! Ferrell at his best.
Haven't seen Ferrell this funny since "Night at the Roxbury".If you think "Blades of Glory" was good, you'll definitely like this one.
Rating: 
- Brick off the Backboard
Look, I love Will Ferrell and Will Ferrell movies.Anchorman, Old School, and Blades of Glory are among my favorite Ferrell flicks.Ferrell's trademark obnoxious, sophomoric, frat mentality comedy appeals to immature nimrods like me; yet for all Ferrell's outrageous antics, they weren't near enough to save SEMI-PRO.
I first saw this movie during its theatrical release; during the showing the entire theatre was quiet, with an occasional cough or chuckle.It was one of the most surreal ... Read More
Rating: - FERRELL FANS KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT AND THEY WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.....MUCH!
The Will Ferrell movie machine keeps cranking out film after film. Unfortunately, they haven't been getting better. On a good note, they aren't all that bad either. This film has some very funny moments, but none as good as Ferrell's earlier outings. If your a fan you know what to expect and if your not.......why are you reading this?
Rating: 
- I expected the worst and came out surprised
I went into this movie thinking it was going to be lame and I had a very low expectation.However, turns out that it was an ok movie.
What I liked...
1. The music there were some great 70s songs that made me want to put on my boogie shoes!
2. The old time ABA feel of the basketball scenes
3. Woody Harrelson did a great job as the new player coach.
What I disliked...
1. There were a few scenes with Jackie Moon that were lame (when he sleeps in the dumpster). ... Read More
Rating: - I was in a good mood last night
and an even better mood tonight since the Steelers won the Superbowl.
Most Will Ferrell movies are pretty much the same as far as what to expect- usually he portrays an extremely obnoxious character that does mean or disgusting things JUST to get a reaction.And I won't lie to you- he does the same thing here.
It's just that, for some reason, I actually found some of his jokes funny on this movie, and plus there's a LOT more characters other than Will that will take the attention away ... Read More
- Excellent!!! Extremely funny!!! Ferrell at his best.Haven't seen Ferrell this funny since "Night at the Roxbury".If you think "Blades of Glory" was good, you'll definitely like this one.
- Brick off the BackboardLook, I love Will Ferrell and Will Ferrell movies.Anchorman, Old School, and Blades of Glory are among my favorite Ferrell flicks.Ferrell's trademark obnoxious, sophomoric, frat mentality comedy appeals to immature nimrods like me; yet for all Ferrell's outrageous antics, they weren't near enough to save SEMI-PRO.
I first saw this movie during its theatrical release; during the showing the entire theatre was quiet, with an occasional cough or chuckle.It was one of the most surreal ... Read More
- FERRELL FANS KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT AND THEY WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.....MUCH!The Will Ferrell movie machine keeps cranking out film after film. Unfortunately, they haven't been getting better. On a good note, they aren't all that bad either. This film has some very funny moments, but none as good as Ferrell's earlier outings. If your a fan you know what to expect and if your not.......why are you reading this?
- I expected the worst and came out surprisedI went into this movie thinking it was going to be lame and I had a very low expectation.However, turns out that it was an ok movie.
What I liked...
1. The music there were some great 70s songs that made me want to put on my boogie shoes!
2. The old time ABA feel of the basketball scenes
3. Woody Harrelson did a great job as the new player coach.
What I disliked...
1. There were a few scenes with Jackie Moon that were lame (when he sleeps in the dumpster). ... Read More
- I was in a good mood last nightand an even better mood tonight since the Steelers won the Superbowl.
Most Will Ferrell movies are pretty much the same as far as what to expect- usually he portrays an extremely obnoxious character that does mean or disgusting things JUST to get a reaction.And I won't lie to you- he does the same thing here.
It's just that, for some reason, I actually found some of his jokes funny on this movie, and plus there's a LOT more characters other than Will that will take the attention away ... Read More
