Space Jam

Name: Space Jam
Director: Joe Pytka
Released: 1996

Joe Pytka

1996

Synopsis

Jokes fly as the Tune Squad takes on the Nerdlucks in a hardcourt game to decide if the Looney Tunes remain here... or become attractions at a far-off galactic off-ramp called Moron Mountain. The Nerdlucks have a monstrous secret weapon: they've stolen the skills of top NBA stars like Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing and become Monstars. But that's not all, folks. The Tune Squad’s secret weapon just happens to be the finest player in this or any other universe. He's outta this world. So's the fun.

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Michael JordanMichael Jordan
Wayne KnightStan Podolak
Theresa RandleJuanita Jordan
Manner WashingtonJeffery Jordan
Eric GordonMarcus Jordan
Penny Bae BridgesJasmine Jordan
Brandon HammondMichael Jordan (10 Years Old)
Larry BirdLarry Bird
Bill MurrayBill Murray
Thom BarryJames Jordan

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88
Chicago Sun-Times
Space Jam is a happy marriage of good ideas--three films for the price of one, giving us a comic treatment of the career adventures of Michael Jordan, crossed with a Looney Tunes cartoon and some showbiz warfare.
80
The Hollywood Reporter
Overall, Space Jam is a seamless marvel as Jordan slams and jams in the Looney Tune world.
80
Empire
Undemanding, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable.
70
New York Daily News
Although "Jam" is clearly a marketing tool with not much to say beyond "be the best that you can be," it strives to preserve the humor that made Looney Tunes so popular among adults.
70
Variety
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.
60
Washington Post
Obviously, this was just meant to be a fun experience. But the movie fulfills those duties on the most mundane level. You have to treat Space Jam like that well-known fast-food Jordan loves to promote: It doesn’t matter how the movie is prepared, only that it’s served and ready to go.
50
Austin Chronicle
The amazing thing is that, despite such crass beginnings, Space Jam rises to the occasion and succeeds as an enjoyable piece of film entertainment.
50
San Francisco Chronicle
It's gimmicky Saturday-morning cartoon wackiness in your face -- funny, but brain-deadening.

Space Jam

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