'Semi-Pro' lacks luster; actors' abilities shine

"Semi-Pro" doesn't have the sheer lunacy that made "Anchorman" special to so many people, nor does it share the superior depth of characterization and story in "Talladega Nights." It is, however, better than the underrated "Blades of Glory," and, in telling a story about the '70s merger between the American Basketball Association and the NBA, sheds light on an important, overlooked piece of recent sports history.