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Kazaam (1996)

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Reviews Counted:317

Fresh:28

Rotten:289

Average Rating:2.0/10

Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: When young Max bumps into an abandoned boom box, he's understandably shocked when it releases an extremely tall, Black genie named Kazaam, who grants the kid three wishes. At first, Max doesn't... When young Max bumps into an abandoned boom box, he's understandably shocked when it releases an extremely tall, Black genie named Kazaam, who grants the kid three wishes. At first, Max doesn't take the genie seriously, but soon enough, the pair become fast friends. Max desperately wants to reunite with his father Nick, who abandoned him years ago. He tracks him down, only to find Nick involved in criminal activities with sleazy, villainous types. When Nick's life is endangered by these men, Max wishes for another chance with his dad. Meanwhile, Kazaam has become a rapper -- and is busy performing in concert when Max makes his request. Will the genial genie miss his chance to help the young boy when he needs him most? [More]

Starring: Shaquille O'Neal, Francis Capra, Ally Walker, James Acheson

Starring: Shaquille O'Neal, Francis Capra, Ally Walker, James Acheson

Director: Paul Michael Glaser

Director: Paul Michael Glaser

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Oct 8, 2002

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  • NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal is Kazaam, a larger-than-life genie with a magic touch for nonstop fun and laughter! After 5,000 long years of captivity, Kazaam is set free to grant three wishes to a new master. From then on, he's catapulted to one wild adventure after another ... from becoming the latest rap sensation to untangling an outrageous mob scheme! As the giant genie with an attitude, Shaq scores big laughs in this hilarious comedy hit that's sure to be a slam-dunk winner with everyone!
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