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Semi-Pro
2008 91 min United States of America R 16+
★5.3
Comedy
Director: Kent Alterman
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Description
Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team in the league. In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the NBA plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the end of the season. Only the top four teams will make the move and the worst teams will fold. If the Tropics want to make it to the NBA, Jackie Moon must rally his team and start winning.
Budget:
$55M
US Gross:
$33.48M
Worldwide:
$33.5M
Starring
Will Ferrell
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Woody Harrelson
Actor
André 3000
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Semi-Pro is widely regarded as a mediocre, formulaic comedy that relies heavily on Will Ferrell's brand of absurd humor. While some viewers appreciate it as a lighthearted 'beer-with-friends' watch, others find the script uninspired and the execution inconsistent.
| Humor | The film's comedic quality is deeply polarized, functioning for those seeking mindless, chaotic energy while failing to engage those who find the humor repetitive or flat. | |
| Acting | Will Ferrell’s signature absurd, high-energy performance serves as the anchor that holds the film together despite its weak screenplay. | |
| Acting | The supporting performances by Woody Harrelson and the ensemble cast are frequently highlighted as a necessary element that adds value to an otherwise standard premise. | |
| Screenplay | The script is widely viewed as underdeveloped and formulaic, failing to elevate the interesting premise beyond a B-grade effort. | |
| Direction | Directorial debutant Kent Alterman receives criticism for an amateurish execution that leaves the overall tone uneven. |