Pop Critics: “Semi-Pro” Misses Basket - What Went Wrong?
R.A. Porter
· 1 year ago
I certainly didn't castigate Ferrell for Stranger Than Fiction, which was the last movie of his I saw and liked. His over the top antics have been tired for a long while, now. This movie, in particular, looks less entertaining to me than The Fish Who Saved Pittsburgh. And when you come up short against a "masterpiece" like that...
I love Will Ferrell, but feel like he really needs to graduate from these types of movies. Without knowing anything about it, I can predict he's an out-of-place, obnoxious character who at one point strips either naked or down to his tighty whities.
I guess the reason I, personally, have no interest in seeing it is because I feel like I already have. I want something new! :) I think Stranger than Fiction is probably my favorite Will Ferrell movie.
I really liked Ferrell in Stranger Than Fiction, but I wouldn't say I'm tired of him doing his other stuff. I think it's funny for the most part (I didn't really care for Anchorman though). I would love to see him branch out and do some other stuff, but I'm not really sure why this movie didn't hit.
Mike
· 1 year ago
I haven't seen his last two films, Blades of Glory and now this one, mainly because of what Adam and R.A. said above...it's just gotten old.
nicky
· 1 year ago
You didn't care for Anchorman?? That is one of my favorite comedies ever! Give it another try Jason! I loved him in Stranger Than Fiction too, I would really love to see him in more subtle comedic roles like that one. I still think he's genius though.
I think this one is struggling because of the 'R' rating. Ferrell's audience, esp for this kind of movie, is the teen crowd and they aren't getting in to see this one.
I think there's still a market for these roles for him and I'm actually looking forward to seeing it, but I've loved just about everything he's done. And Nicky's right Anchorman is a classic.
The advantage of being older is that I don't look for the rating.;) So, it was news to me that it was R. I do think it's the R rating that did it for this movies. Like many, I did not see it and was planning it maybe next week by seeing 10,000BC at the same time.
I agree with others that Will should branch out more like Jim Carrey did (Number 23).But it may take some time for us to get used to that from any comedian.
Well, I'm not sure using The Number 23 as an example is a great idea considering that movie was incredibly awful and didn't do very well either. I do see your point, however.
I don't know about Anchorman. It was just okay for me. I think Elf is probably his best film so far although Old School gets extra credit for having more than one star (that is, it's not just a Will Farrell movie).
For people who want classic Will Farrell, they probably aren't going to do any better than Talladega Nights. I'm not sure he should try.
Steve McGrath
· 1 year ago
When I saw Number 23, I was expecting Jim to make a face or something very funny. That's my main problem when an actor is too type cast and tries a very different type of roles.
Surprisingly, that movie might have been better had it been a Jim Carrey comedy.
Jeff
· 1 year ago
Maybe the over-hype or over-advertising hurt it. I know I'm hoping that the movie isn't a let-down (i.e. waste of money).
ESPN is all over this movie. They are Will Ferrell idol worshipers though - especially after Anchorman, which was awesome! I can't believe you don't like that movie Jason.
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I guess the reason I, personally, have no interest in seeing it is because I feel like I already have. I want something new! :) I think Stranger than Fiction is probably my favorite Will Ferrell movie.
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I think there's still a market for these roles for him and I'm actually looking forward to seeing it, but I've loved just about everything he's done. And Nicky's right Anchorman is a classic.
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I agree with others that Will should branch out more like Jim Carrey did (Number 23).But it may take some time for us to get used to that from any comedian.
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I don't know about Anchorman. It was just okay for me. I think Elf is probably his best film so far although Old School gets extra credit for having more than one star (that is, it's not just a Will Farrell movie).
For people who want classic Will Farrell, they probably aren't going to do any better than Talladega Nights. I'm not sure he should try.
Baby steps "Will" be needed. ;)
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ESPN is all over this movie. They are Will Ferrell idol worshipers though - especially after Anchorman, which was awesome! I can't believe you don't like that movie Jason.
Anyway, we'll see what happens.