Review of Semi-Pro (2008) by Josh M — 15 Dec 2013

Pretty disappointing. Ferrell plays his normal goofy, over-the-top alpha male character, but set against a promising, 1970's basketball background. All the elements are there, including the one-liners, outbursts, and catchphrases, but none of it sticks. It feels very weak, and very forgettable. The movie looks and feels like it was made in a few days and was made just for the sake of being made.

I think the movie has a very weak supporting cast, not the normal, star-studded cast full of Farrell's friends.

The movie was very uneven, showing unnecessary nudity and swearing, alongside some awkward, serious parts (Harrelson's storyline). The movie should have been silly and over-the-top in every regard, similar to Blades of Glory.