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Semi-Pro (2008) 5.7
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Reviews: 111 user | 162 critic | 29 from Metacritic.com Jackie Moon, the owner-coach-player of the American Basketball Association's Flint Michigan Tropics, rallies his teammates to make their NBA dreams come true Director:Kent AltermanWriter:Scot Armstrong |
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| Will Ferrell | ... | ||
| Woody Harrelson | ... | ||
| André Benjamin | ... | ||
| Maura Tierney | ... | ||
| Andrew Daly | ... | ||
| Will Arnett | ... | ||
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| David Koechner | ... | ||
| Rob Corddry | ... | ||
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| Jackie Earle Haley | ... | ||
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Three men, three dreams. It's 1976 in Flint, Michigan. Jackie Moon's American Basketball Association team languishes in last place, with few fans in the seats. Jackie dreams of a merger with the NBA. A tough-minded point guard named Monix is at the end of his career; he's played on the champion Celtics but accepts a trade to Flint to be close to Lynn, the love of his life. Clarence "Coffee" Brown dreams of stardom: he's the Tropics' best player, but he's a hotdog who doesn't value teamwork. When the trio learns that a merger is in the works that won't include the Tropics, they pull the team together to try to achieve the impossible. Can dreams come true in Flint? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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The Greatest Fro on Earth See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and some sexual content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
29 February 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend:
£774,698 (UK) (29 February 2008)Gross:
$33,472,850 (USA) (25 April 2008)Company Credits
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Written by Sly Stone (as Sylvester Stewart)
Performed by Sly and the Family Stone (as Sly & The Family Stone)
Courtesy of Epic Records
by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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The melody to Jackie Moon's theme song "Love Me Sexy" largely came about from Will Ferrell's first table read of the script. Director Kent Alterman sent leading record producer Nile Rodgers a recording of the improv that Ferrell did on that day, and Rodgers built up the song from around that. See more »Goofs
The Anaheim Amigos jerseys are incorrect. They are showed playing in red jerseys with a black script "Anaheim." Their jerseys had a block "Amigos" on the front. See more »Crazy Credits
"No person or entity associated with this film received payment or anything of value, or entered into any agreement, in connection with the depiction of tobacco products." See more »Soundtracks
"Dance To The Music"Written by Sly Stone (as Sylvester Stewart)
Performed by Sly and the Family Stone (as Sly & The Family Stone)
Courtesy of Epic Records
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This movie is a perfect example of why Will Ferrel needs to find his purpose quick before he becomes irrelevant.
After sitting through this movie, I began to ponder why I did not like it. It had all the Ferrel-isms of movies past. Ron Burgandy, Chad Michael Michaels, Ricky Bobby, etc. all made an appearance. So, why had a classic formula failed so miserably here? And then it hit me. It's because Will Ferrel CANNOT carry a movie on his own. He is a great catalyst for the actions with in a movie, however he cannot be a movie. True, Ron Burgandy was a hilarious character, but what about his news crew? How many lines are quoted from this quartet of idiots? Or Chad Michael Michaels? Will Ferrel needs to remember his strength lies in a strong comedic ensemble. While he has demonstrated some actual acting talent, he still will never be able to carry a film on his own.