Review of Semi-Pro (2008) by Kyle F — 15 Feb 2010

Semi-Pro is a American sports comedy film. The film was directed by Kent Alterman and stars Will Ferrell as Jackie Moon, Woody Harrelson, André Benjamin, Maura Tierney, Will Arnett and David Koechner.

The Plot: Set in 1976, Jackie Moon is a singer who has used the profits from his one hit single "Love Me Sexy", to buy a basketball team in the American Basketball Association, the Flint Tropics, becoming the owner, head coach, and starting power forward. The ABA commissioner announces plans for the ABA-NBA merger with the National Basketball Association, but only four teams will move to the more established league. The Tropics, the worst team in the league, are in danger of dissolving. In response, Jackie argues that the teams with the four best records overall should be merged into the NBA. The commissioner reluctantly accepts Jackie's offer. Now that the Tropics have somewhat of a shot to be an NBA franchise, Jackie trades away the team's washing machine to the Kentucky Colonels for Ed Monix, former backup point guard for the NBA Champion Boston Celtics. Soon, the commissioner reveals that as well as having a top-four record, the Tropics will also have to have a stable fan base and have an attendance of at least 2,000 fans every remaining game of the season.

I'm gonna go against what most people's opinions are and state that I loved this movie.. The film is typically 'Ferrell' funny.. You don't have to be into basketball to appreciate the film just be open to having a good laugh. I thought Will Ferrell was great and Woody Harrelson was awesome!!!!! Funny Movie......I like it!!!!!!