Semi-Pro (2008)

Purely Joyful Movie!

Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

The American Basketball Association is on the verge of collapse, and when a former NBA benchwarmer returns to his hometown of Flint, MI, to whip his former team into shape for the playoffs, redemption is just a free throw away in this period sports comedy starring Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson. Penned by Old School scribe Scot Armstrong, Semi-Pro tells the tale of a 1970s-era basketball player who doesn't have much luck in the NBA, but vows to leave his mark on the sport by coaching the Flint Tropics. When the upstart ABA league agrees to be absorbed by the NBA, only four teams will be allowed in. Jackie Moon (Ferrell) must orchestrate a successful season both on the court, and financially off the court with the help of many odd promotional events, in order to remain in the sport he loves.

First of all, and one may not know that, but the premise of the movie, the merger of the ABA and the NBA, is actually is a real fact. If you are a basketball fan, you will be pleasantly surprised by that side of the story.The 70's universe is very refined: looks, clothes, etc., and a special attention has been given to the soundtrack. Esthetically, Alterman met the challenge.The script is very classic with no real surprise. Everything unfolds smoothly but in a false rhythm that struggles to fully catch the attention of the viewer.The humour is very uneven and most of the gags fall flat. The absurd aspect characterizing Ferrell isn't that noticeable, maybe because he wasn't part of the writing team.

"Baby are you ready to lick me sexy?" - Jackie Moon Will Ferrell wears tight, buttocks hugging shorts and crotch constricting underwear in "Semi Pro", a formulaic sports comedy elevated by some moments of good silliness. Ferrell plays Jackie Moon, an ex disco singer who uses the money generated by his only musical hit – "Love Me Sexy", a funny riff on American soul, disco and funk tunes – to purchase a basketball team. As with most of Ferrell's movies, Ferrell is a gigantic buffoon, completely oblivious to how ridiculous he is. The guy's so deadpan, he doesn't bat an eyelid when strangers sleep with his wife. Repeatedly.This was the directing debut of Kent Alterman, who seems to struggle with such a big production. The film strongly resembles Paul Newman's "Slap Shot" (one of the first sports comedies), "Dodgeball" and several other Ferrell flicks.7.9/10 – See the unrated cut only. Worth one viewing.

It is a great move and just another addition to will Ferrel's long list of funny movies. I have heard a lot of people say it's to silly, but what do you expect it's will Ferrel. If thats not your type of movie then i guess your probably not going to like it. But if you have found will Ferrel funny in the past you will love this it is a classic comedy filled with classic moments. Obviously it is about basketball and if you like basketball and also like a good laugh now n' again then you will watch this over and over and over and over again. Very funny film!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! !! !!!!!!!! !!!! Watch this film!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! !!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! !!!!! !!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!! !!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!!! !!!! !!! !!!!!!! ! !!!!! !!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!! !!!! !!!!!! !! !!! !!!!!!! !!!! !! Sorry you have to make 10 lines and I couldn't be bothered writing more so I just filled it with exclamation marks.