Semi-Pro
- Title: Semi-Pro
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I’m not a huge Will Ferrell fan. I usually prefer my Ferrell in small SNL skits or films which aren’t built entirely around him acting as silly as possible (check out my review for Stranger Than Fiction). There are exceptions to this rule however as I though Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy was a very strong comedy. Semi-Pro, to me, isn’t as good a film, but for those who enjoyed Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and/or Blades of Glory this one should be right up your alley (oh wait, that’s bowling).
The movie centers around the Flint, Michigan Tropics, a struggling ABA team and their owner/player/coach Jackie Moon (Will Ferrell). Moon is hit with the news that the ABA is disbanding and only four teams will make the transition to the NBA. Trading the team’s washing machine for a washed-up point guard (Woody Harrelson), Jackie tries to will his team into fourth place, and into the NBA, before the end of the season.
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