Will Ferrell sports movie primer
By Patrick Day, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
In Will Ferrells latest sports comedy, Semi-Pro, he plays Jackie Moon, the outrageous owner of the Flint, Mich., Tropics. Sports fans may thrill to the 70s-style basketball action, but true comedy aficionados will no doubt enjoy the talented supporting cast, which includes regular collaborators Andy Richter and Will Arnett. Of course, the sports comedy has become fertile territory for Ferrell, and certain moments in Semi-Pro might seem strangely familiar. In the interest of clearing up any confusion, what follows is a quick look at some of the hallmarks of the actors athletic-oriented humor. (Frank Masi / Associated Press)
