Will Ferrell wrestles bear for money

Rating: Null/10 (9 March 2012)

"Baby are you ready to lick me sexy?" - Jackie Moon
Will Ferrell wears tight, buttocks hugging shorts and crotch constricting underwear in "Semi Pro", a formulaic sports comedy elevated by some moments of good silliness. Ferrell plays Jackie Moon, an ex disco singer who uses the money generated by his only musical hit – "Love Me Sexy", a funny riff on American soul, disco and funk tunes – to purchase a basketball team. As with most of Ferrell's movies, Ferrell is a gigantic buffoon, completely oblivious to how ridiculous he is. The guy's so deadpan, he doesn't bat an eyelid when strangers sleep with his wife. Repeatedly.
This was the directing debut of Kent Alterman, who seems to struggle with such a big production. The film strongly resembles Paul Newman's "Slap Shot" (one of the first sports comedies), "Dodgeball" and several other Ferrell flicks.
7.9/10 – See the unrated cut only. Worth one viewing.