Semi-Pro

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Semi-Pro
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R,1hr 31min
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February 29, 2008
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New Line Cinema
Synopsis: The American Basketball Association is on the verge of collapse, and when a former NBA benchwarmer returns to his hometown of Flint, MI, to whip his former team into shape for the playoffs, redemption is just a free throw away in this period sports comedy starring Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson. Penned by Old School scribe Scot Armstrong, Semi-Pro tells the tale of a 1970s-era basketball player who doesn't have much luck in the NBA, but vows to leave his mark on the sport by coaching the Flint ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
Joe Leydon, Variety.com
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"... scores big laughs with the rowdy play-by-play of hard-luck hoopsters struggling for professional survival." Full Review
By Christy Lemire, Associated Press
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"... consistently funnier and more of a cohesive film [than 'Blades of Glory'] ... It's really all about the silly vibe and the physical humor." Full Review
Featured Cast
Jackie Moon
Ed Monix
Clarence "Downtown" Withers
Lou Redwood
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