Ferrell Takes the Field

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 12, 2015
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8

Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kyle Anderson
    Sep 8, 2015
    91
    Ferrell's genuine reverence for the national pastime and his noble goal make it a breezily feel-good hour. [11 Sep 2015, p.55]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Erik Adams
    Sep 14, 2015
    75
    Between the broadcast excerpts and play-by-play commentary, Ferrell Takes The Field conveys the excitement of pulling off this massive stunt, a gee-whiz sincerity that comes through even when the star is acting like the helicopter parked in center field is part of a day’s work for a major leaguer.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Sep 8, 2015
    75
    Ferrell may never make Cooperstown, he’s a shoo-in for funniest guy in the US.
  5. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Sep 11, 2015
    70
    Ferrell Takes the Field may not be overly funny, but it’s amusing, especially for baseball fans.
  6. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: David Sims
    Sep 25, 2015
    60
    Ferrell Takes the Field, meanwhile, finds a middle ground: It’s short on big laughs, but admirable nonetheless for Ferrell’s ability to disappear into his characters.
  7. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Sep 9, 2015
    50
    The backstory, frankly, is much better than the special, and one wishes more of it had found a way into this 49-minute project.
  8. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Sep 10, 2015
    42
    Tired, self-amused, occasionally boorish, entirely dull and much (much) more about Ferrell than baseball, Campaneris, or those charities. The joke is a long one.
  9. Las Vegas Weekly
    Reviewed by: Josh Bell
    Sep 10, 2015
    40
    Since it’s set up to promote Major League teams and Ferrell’s charity efforts, the show can’t take any serious satirical jabs, so instead Ferrell makes a few blandly humorous comments, and the rest of the running time is filled with some slick game-play footage and lots of high fives.

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 14, 2015
    7
    An amusing comedy special where Will Ferrell raises money for a great charity by playing professional baseball. It's a brief project. ThoseAn amusing comedy special where Will Ferrell raises money for a great charity by playing professional baseball. It's a brief project. Those hoping to actually see Ferrell play during his attempt to break a record by playing 10 positions for 10 different baseball teams in one day are going to be disappointed. The focus here is on watching Ferrell be Ferrell.

    It's not the funniest special out there. There are enough amusing comments and small gags from Ferrell to make it a pretty amusing mockumentary, but big laughs are lacking. The enjoyment factor is brought on by Ferrell's clear passion for this project. His ability to commit is what makes it enjoyable.

    It's not a laugh riot or even a real look at Ferrell playing baseball. It's simply an interesting project that Ferrell uses for good ends (raising money for a charity). There is plenty to enjoy in this short special even if it is lacking overall. There are still reasons to check it out if you are curious and I doubt you'll find it to be a waste of time. It hasn't got everything, but what is has got is pretty entertaining.    … Full Review »
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