Review of Semi-Pro (2008) by William R — 08 Aug 2009

Jackie Moon is thin, weak and flimsy. On the other hand, his music is quite the opposite.

This review of Semi-Pro (2008) was written by William R on 08 Aug 2009.

Semi-Pro has generally received mixed reviews.

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Ehh. It can be funny at times, and the Cuck on the t-shirt scene is a funny joke…

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A pretty insipid and lazy comedy to be honest. Half the cast seem to be just going through the motions and a lot of the jokes just don't hit the mark…

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SUCH AN UNDERRATED MOVIE!: Don't like Will Ferrel?? (Then don't watch it and expect to like it)…

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I love this movie, fun light hearted and it has good music…

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