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Fun With Ferrellnew
Semi-Pro is better than most comedies, but that's not saying much.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
03-06-2008 |
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Tags: Kent Alterman, Semi-Pro
'Semi-Pro' is Semi-Stupidnew
Will Ferrell has arrived in that rarified dimension of comedy that Arnold Schwarzenegger reached in action flicks 20 years ago, in which the titles of his films are mere filler below the star's name.
Arkansas Times |
Sam Eifling |
03-06-2008 |
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Tags: Kent Alterman, Semi-Pro
Ron Burgundy Plays Basketballnew
The once-hilarious Will Farrell has found his shtick, and it is this: Dress up in outdated clothes, slap on a ridiculous wig, and act befuddled and loud.
The Portland Mercury |
Erik Henriksen |
02-28-2008 |
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Tags: Kent Alterman, Semi-Pro
'Semi-Pro': Air Ballnew

When you see Will Ferrell trying to fight a not-so-gentle Ben in his latest sports comedy, you can't help but think the glory days of the former Saturday Night Live star's dumb-guy shtick are over.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
02-28-2008 |
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Tags: Kent Alterman, Semi-Pro
Will Ferrell Goes for the Easy Layup in 'Semi-Pro'new
The bottom line: Just how many times can Will Ferrell make the same comedy about a flailing, pasty, self-deluded athlete and/or broadcaster?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
02-27-2008 |
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Tags: Kent Alterman, Semi-Pro
Will Farrell Takes Up Old School Basketball
Farrell loiters in the comfort of his signature punch-drunk delivery of outrageous lines and sight gags in a '70s era parody that extends the funk vibe of Judd Apatow's summer comedy Superbad.
Tags: Kent Alterman, Semi-Pro