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Semi Pro stars Will Ferrel as Jackie Moon, a one hit wonder, who uses the profits from his chart topping song, 'Love Me Sexy,' to advance his dream of owning a basketball team. But Moon's basketball team, the Flint Michigan Tropics, are the worst in the league and are in danger of folding. In order to survive, Jackie and the Tropics must achieve the impossible - winning!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is funnier than I thought it would be, but is not quite one of Ferrells best. I really enjoyed the 70's vibe, which they captured perfectly, and loved Ferrell and the cast mugging for all they were worth. Yes the plot is formulaic, sometimes stupid, and Maura Tierney is criminally under-used,but the film has a lot of heart, laughs at itself, is feel-good, and has enough laugh out loud moments to justify a night in watching it.
The theme tune is fantastic, too........!!
The theme tune is fantastic, too........!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Some people just don't like Will Ferrell so they won't like this film, i do and thought this film was good. Its not quite as funny as Anchorman or Blades of glory but its actually a good film on its own. Set in the 70,s and about a small basketball team heading for the NBA it does have some very funny moments and is a good way to waste an hour and a half on a rainy night. The bluray picture is very nice and crisp with excellent colours. The 2 disc edition is full of the usual stuff and makes it good value. Good film especially at a cheap price point on bluray.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Now in my opinion Will Farrell is over exposed in movies. I can't recall one week at the cinema where Will Farrell has not starred in a film. Ok its great for him money-wise but its overkill. I therefore reluctantly sat down to watch this film and was so pleased i did. The action is fast and unlike most American films about their sports of baseball, Amercan football and basketball, you really do not need to have a knowledge of basketball to follow this story.
Its the usual formula, small town with rubbish team and owner who has no idea how to run affairs, then lo and behold their sign a player who in years previous was a star player and he has fallen on hard times. can they get to the play-offs and get promoted to the Major Leagues. yes its a well written formula and we have all seen it, but in this case the film rocks. Its hilarious watching the scams the owner (Will Farrell) has to get people through the turnstiles and, of course their team's star player is, you guessed it Will Farrell. Not because he is any good but rather he owns the team so he has to have the ball.
The film changes when the team know they could go out of business and the new star player Woody Harrelson, turns over a new leaf and starts coaching the team.
Its light- hearted and very funny in places and so 70's. Like watching the TV series of Starsky and Hutch at times.
I liked it and it is a real gem. If you are, like me fed up with then over-exposure of Will Farrell, please do not let that stop you watching this hilarious film.
Its the usual formula, small town with rubbish team and owner who has no idea how to run affairs, then lo and behold their sign a player who in years previous was a star player and he has fallen on hard times. can they get to the play-offs and get promoted to the Major Leagues. yes its a well written formula and we have all seen it, but in this case the film rocks. Its hilarious watching the scams the owner (Will Farrell) has to get people through the turnstiles and, of course their team's star player is, you guessed it Will Farrell. Not because he is any good but rather he owns the team so he has to have the ball.
The film changes when the team know they could go out of business and the new star player Woody Harrelson, turns over a new leaf and starts coaching the team.
Its light- hearted and very funny in places and so 70's. Like watching the TV series of Starsky and Hutch at times.
I liked it and it is a real gem. If you are, like me fed up with then over-exposure of Will Farrell, please do not let that stop you watching this hilarious film.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Funny as Funk
Too funny for words. Ferrel does it a gain. He has an afro in this film, need i say more.
Published 3 months ago by Mel Santino
Take off your shoes and suck me sexy
Will Ferrell - brilliant.
Having seen a few of his other films at the time of buying this, I couldn't wait to watch it. Read more
Having seen a few of his other films at the time of buying this, I couldn't wait to watch it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by PaulMorris
Love Meee! Sexy!
This film is the nuts. I own all of Will Ferrells films and even though this isn't as good as Anchorman or old school it does have some rip roaring comic moments.
Published 17 months ago by Jezco1
3 stars is pretty generous
I think its fair to say will ferrell is a funny guy, at his best tear inducingly so. but he's also a bit limited. Read more
Published on 22 May 2010 by Mr. J. Forsyth
It's what you expect. Stupid in a funny way.
The movies Ferrell stars in are often the same kind of movies. It's like watching Steven Segal movies. Always the same, but you still watch them. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by S. Pools
Not his best but still good
As a big fan of Will Ferrell's films this was a no brainer purchase but after watching it it becomes clear that its not his best film. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by Bazajaytee
could have been more
Not Will Ferrels best. In fact one of his worst. The film is ok'ish. I got mine for under £2.
Will seems to ham it up more than usual. Read more
Will seems to ham it up more than usual. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2009 by D. C. BROWN
Pure Comedy, Enchanting 70s theme and exiting storyline
Now, what to say, now when first hearing about this film i thought, oh god, not another cheaply made cheesy comedy, slapping a label saying Will Ferrill to buy views and franchise,... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2009 by Oliver
Here comes the Alley... and there goes the Oop!
Short Attention Span Summary (SASS):
Time: The `70s
1. Will Ferrell plays Jackie Moon, a one hit wonder who owns, coaches and plays with his basketball team... Read more
Time: The `70s
1. Will Ferrell plays Jackie Moon, a one hit wonder who owns, coaches and plays with his basketball team... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2008 by Amanda Richards
Sexy (ish)
Jackie Moon is a sexy man, or so he thinks. During the early 70s he had a one hit wonder that made him enough money to buy his local basketball team in Flint Michigan and make... Read more
Published on 15 July 2008 by Sam
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