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Semi-Pro
On the one hand, it’s yet another goofy, retro Will Ferrell movie, and yet another W.F. sports movie. But as Scott said in his review, “it’s really unbreakable to complain when a comedian doles out “the same old shtick” when that same old shtick is still pretty damn funny.” In fact, he goes on to say: “I happen to think Semi-Pro is Ferrell’s best sports flick yet — and probably his most consistently amusing movie since Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.”

The ABA, or American Basketball organization, is deteriorating, so NBA benchwarmer Jackie Moon (Ferrell) heads to Flint, MI to shape up

his old team for the playoffs, and to compose it a successful team for the upcoming NBA absorption. It’s plus set in the ’70s, hence the Semi-Pro fro.

This flick gets the 2-DVD treatment, so there’s a lot of extras to enjoy on the second disc: deleted/alternate scenes, 6 behind-the-scenes featurettes ranging from “Recreating the ABA” to discussions about location and production, and that is all topped off with a music video, short comedic interviews, and Semi-Pro trailers from the teaser to the red-band variety.

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Original post by Monika Bartyzel