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Space Jam (1996)

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Reviews Counted:43

Fresh:16

Rotten:27

Average Rating:5.2/10

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: "Space Jam" marks the film debut of basketball legend Michael Jordan, who plays himself opposite some rather "colorful" co-stars... When the Looney Tunes bunch are kidnapped to another planet by... "Space Jam" marks the film debut of basketball legend Michael Jordan, who plays himself opposite some rather "colorful" co-stars... When the Looney Tunes bunch are kidnapped to another planet by the dastardly Swackhammer, Bugs Bunny challenges them to a basketball game to win their freedom. But when the hulking opposing team, the Monstars, sap the talent from such popular hoopsters as Patrick Ewing and Charles Barkley, the Looney Tuners realize they're in deep trouble. In response, they enlist the aid of Michael Jordan, who trains and later joins the squad. It's gonna be a wild 'n wacky, high flyin', slam-dunk of a game -- with everything at stake for Bugs and company. Can "Air" Jordan lead them to a victory? [More]

Starring: Michael Jordan, Bugs Bunny, Wayne Knight, Bill Murray

Starring: Michael Jordan, Bugs Bunny, Wayne Knight, Bill Murray, Danny DeVito, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson, Shawn Bradley

Director: Joe Pytka

Director: Joe Pytka

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Aug 22, 1997

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Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
10/18/08
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Simpler and cruder than Who Framed Roger Rabbit in terms of story and technique, this is still a great deal of fun, confirming that Jordan is every bit as mythological a creature as Daffy Duck or Yosemite Sam.

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03/24/08
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
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Attempts to inject some hipness into the classic cartoon characters, not to mention some potty-mouthed dialogue, will enrage purists, but otherwise this pretty much scores a slam dunk with its under-five target audience.

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03/24/08
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A cynical attempt to cash in on the popularity of Warner Bros. cartoon characters and basketball player Michael Jordan, inspired by a Nike commercial.

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03/24/08
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Cute, rambunctious, generally amusing rather than outright funny, this clever mix of live action, highlighted by the unequaled skills of basketball superstar Michael Jordan, and animated Looney Tunes antics will be a must-see for kids.

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03/24/08
Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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Sufferin' succotash!

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03/24/08
Rita Kempley
Rita Kempley
Washington Post
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Visually, it's a mess: the attempts to blend 2- and 3-D animation with live-action and computer-generated images produce scenes that are fuzzier than the storyline.

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06/24/06
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What I miss most of all is the absence of the late, great Mel Blanc.

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04/09/05
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

Space Jam isn't exactly a slam dunk. It's more of a graceful tip-in by Michael Jordan, with a snazzy assist by Bugs Bunny.

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06/23/04
Judith Egerton
Judith Egerton
Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)

Succeeds in reintroducing the Looney Tunes name, but fails to capture the imagination and sharpness that defined them originally.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
03/07/04
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Apollo Guide

Space Jam is harmless kiddie fare, but it may not be every adult's idea of a good time.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
11/10/03
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

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08/04/03
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

This film was made very quickly by animation standards, and the haste shows.

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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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05/14/03
Jeanne Aufmuth
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly

It's a good effort, but not up to the level of the best Disney cartoon feature.

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03/16/03
Robert Roten
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Laramie Movie Scope

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02/17/03
Jeffrey Westhoff
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Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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02/04/03
Shannon J. Harvey
Shannon J. Harvey
Sunday Times (Australia)

An empty, soulless corporate product, designed for one purpose: to separate us from our wallets.

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01/11/03
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

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12/22/02
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

Technical spectacle amounts do nothing without a good story.

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10/15/02
Margaret A. McGurk
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