Semipro is semigood, boleyn girl not quite movie royalty. The bottom line with semipro is that its a funny enough will ferrell movie to make it a hit with his fans. The aba was the subject of the movie semi pro 2008 which will ferrell starred in. On the laughmeter scale, semi pro ranks much lower than ferrells other comedies, even those that take multiple viewings to really appreciate, like anchorman. Semipro ar en amerikansk langfilm fran 2008 i regi av kent alterman. Sure, the film spends a good 30 seconds on the importance of teamwork, but with the stopthegamerightnow goodtaste buzzer getting activated early on in the first quarter, i couldnt hear much over the din it was making.
It just belongs in a different movie, one that does not also feature woody harrelson. New on netflix in march 2020 movies, new netflix series, and returning netflix shows coming to the streaming giant this month include criticallyacclaimed series the third seasons of ozark and on my block and the second seasons of ugly delicious and dirty money, for example returning this month plus, big stars land in netflix originals like octavia spencer in limited series self made. Semipro 2008 is streaming, if semipro 2008 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Will ferrells most popular movies ranked from unwatchable to. Spaceship earth this account of a humanmade, selfsustaining ecosystem is a model of documentary craft. Starring will ferrell and woody harrelson, the basketball parody movie was deemed a flop by critics, scoring 22% on rotten tomatoes. Semipros going to be ferrells first raunchy, foulmouthed comedy since old school.
The production looks a little muddy, but thats in keeping with its low rent 70s feel. Hey, ladies will ferrell is here with a teaser for semipro thats going to make your friday. There are few printable catchphrases or jokes though there are several creative rrated curses, and the plot follows a basic sportsdrama arc underdog team must whip into shape. Farrell as jackie moon, the one time hit topper, now basketball team owner, player and promoter. And jackie earle haley, as a stoner fan of the tropics, is more disconcerting. Semi pro was an excellent spoof of the american basketball association aba that was in business from 196776. Semi pro 2008 is a really funny movie a great ensemble cast and has some great character portrayals within. The character of jackie moon owns the flint tropics in the aba. Episode dated 22 april 2014 2014 tv episode mike golic, wearing a basketball jersey, says he looks like will ferrell in semi pro.
These are the movies on rotten tomatoes with the highest ratings. No, bad rotten tomatoes scores arent to blame for lousy. Semitough may or may not turn out to be the years best comedy theres annie hall to. The sites critical consensus reads, semi pro is an intermittently funny, halfhearted attempt at sports satire, and one of will ferrells weaker cinematic efforts. Semipro makes a fast break onto bluray and dvd in mirrored 2disc unrated lets get sweaty editions.
Semipro step into the locker room with will ferrell. Semi pro is the directorial debut of executive producer kent alterman elf, little children and he exhibits a talent for pacing and gag placement. Semipro will ferrell woody harrelson andre benjamin 2008 in 1976 a singer will ferrell uses the profits from his only hit to buy a basketball team that is in danger of going under when the aba and the nba. Semipro 2008 semipro movie semipro hollywood movie. Actually, according to rotten tomatoes, its the most awesome one. New on netflix in march 2020 semi pro is a 2008 sports comedy film directed by kent alterman and staring will ferrell, andre benjamin, will arnett, woody harrelson, maura tierney, andrew daly, and david koechner. Feb 29, 2008 a throwaway scene in semipro, a comedy starring will ferrell as jackie moon, the owner, coach, promoter and star of a struggling 1970sera basketball team, boils mr. The studio still has the movie listed as yet to be rated, but. Semipro is the perfect name for this movie, because it feels like a halfbaked comedy made by semiprofessionals. Feb 29, 2020 if youve never seen this movie, its probably for the best. Semipro will likely leave its star with a sore throat and bruised pride but a bulging wallet nonetheless. The japanese movies on netflix with the highest rotten tomatoes scores.
In 1976 before the aba collapses, the national basketball association nba plans to merge with the best teams of the aba at the end of the season. This time the funnyman takes on the world of professional basketball, following in the footsteps of 2007s figure skating pic blades of glory and 2006s racing. Will ferrell stars in semipro, an outrageous comedy set in 1976 against the backdrop of the maverick aba a fastpaced, wild and crazy basketball league that rivaled the nba and made a name for itself with innovations like the threepoint shot and slam dunk contest. Jan 08, 2020 watch semipro prime video semipro was an excellent spoof of the american basketball association aba that was in business from 196776 the league was known for its flashy play and financial troubles in 1976 it merged with the national basketball association all of those are included in the movie. Semi pro is the perfect name for this movie, because it feels like a halfbaked comedy made by semi professionals.
A triumvirate of films opens this weekend, but all will bow to the power of the mighty will ferrell and his latest outrageous comedy, semipro will ferrell storms the box office this weekend with his latest sports comedy, semipro. Any movie that stars martin lawrence as the head coach of a basketball team is likely going to end in disaster. The league was known for its flashy play and financial troubles. Semi pro will likely leave its star with a sore throat and bruised pride but a bulging wallet nonetheless. Semipro commits so many foul fouls and lobs so many brash bricks that its nearly unwatchable. For our giantsized countdown of erotic movies, we go deep into the annals of cinema history and pull out some prime 80s sleaze 9 12 weeks, body double, international and arthouse flicks 3d sex and zen, romance, lgbtqfocused blue is the warmest color, stranger by the lake, and threw in stuff. Ken altermans comedy semipro was not a major hollywood success. Jackie moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the flint michigan tropics of the american basketball association aba. He is credited with writing or cowriting numerous comedy films, including old school, the hangover. In 1976 it merged with the national basketball association.
The suburbans is one of a small handful of films with the notsocoveted 0% rating on rotten tomatoes. Rotten tomatoes contributing editor mark ellis is pitting the two movies against each other by tomatometer, box office, and more to decide which beloved monster flick takes the biggest bite out of. Semipro oct 05, 2007 hey, ladies will ferrell is here with a teaser for semipro thats going to make your friday. Its secondary characters, so often responsible for much of the humour in ferrells comedies, dont get enough time to make an impact on the movie.
Jackie moon, the ownercoachplayer of the american basketball associations flint michigan tropics, rallies his teammates to make their nba dreams come true. Yes, black panther is a superhero movie based on a comic bookbut its a truly awesome one. The parody focuses on a 1980s onehitwonder band that reunites at the behest of a record executive. Jackie moon will ferrell is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the flint michigan tropics of the american basketball association aba.
A 2008 sportscomedy, starring will ferrell, woody harrelson, and andre benjamin. Powered by rotten tomatoes rate movie youll notice we replaced the 5star fan ratings with the rotten tomatoes audience score to help you choose a movie to watch. Scot armstrong is an american screenwriter, director, and producer. Mar 10, 2020 find out where semipro 2008 is streaming, if semipro 2008 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. I dont understand why it only got a 28% critics score on rotten tomatoes and a 76% audience score. Jackie moon, a onehit wonder singer during the mid 1970s, is the ownercoachplayer of the abas floundering flint tropics. Andre benjamin, woody harrelson, maura tierney and david koechner all talented seem amazingly zombielike here. Aug 22, 2017 will ferrell stars in semi pro, an outrageous comedy set in 1976 against the backdrop of the maverick aba a fastpaced, wild and crazy basketball league that rivaled the nba and made a name for. Semi pro 2008, r jackie is the cocky owner and coach of the flint michigan tropics the team with the worst record in the renegade american basketball association.
He is also the writer and director of the 2015 film, search party. Its not the best one around, but it should stave you off until step brothers comes. The sets were so creative and imaginative, the lost boys and rufio was amazing, dustin hoffman and robin williams gave knock. Burt reynolds and kris kristofferson star as two profootball pals who both fall for the teamowners. Only the top four teams will make the move and the worst teams will fold. Semi pro makes a fast break onto bluray and dvd in mirrored 2disc unrated lets get sweaty editions. Semipro was an excellent spoof of the american basketball association aba that was in business from 196776. A singer will ferrell uses the profits from his only hit to buy a basketball leagues worst team.
Jackie moon semipro will ferrell created countless laughs for the viewers to watch the basketball film semipro. Penned by old school scribe scot armstrong, semipro tells the tale of a 1970s era basketball. Semipro 2008, r jackie is the cocky owner and coach of the flint michigan tropics the team with the worst record in the renegade american basketball association. No, bad rotten tomatoes scores arent to blame for lousy box. Ferrell plays jackie moon, a onehit wonder who used the profits from the success of his charttopping. Actually, unless youve been pining away for a glimpse of ferrell wearing nothing but a pair of tube socks, a headband, and a strategically placed basketball, it may provoke nothing more than semiterrified laughter.
Semipro ist eine usamerikanische sportkomodie aus dem jahr 2008. Ferrell plays jackie moon, a onehit wonder who used the profits from the success of his charttopping song love me sexy to. Will ferrell stars in semi pro, an outrageous comedy set in 1976 against the backdrop of the maverick aba a fastpaced, wild and crazy basketball league that rivaled the nba and made a name for itself with innovations like the threepoint shot and slam dunk contest. For this kind of film to reach the next level it has to offer something different, and sadly semipro doesnt bring anything new to the formula.
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