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Space Jam (Special Edition) [DVD] [1997]

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Although at first glance it looks like a movie dreamed up by a marketing committee (and in some respects it probably was), Space Jam actually defies the odds against it to become a dazzling display of family entertainment. There's a kind of demented genius to the idea of casting NBA superstar Michael Jordan in a live-action and animated movie co-starring the beloved characters from Warner Bros' Looney Tunes cartoons. They play off each other like seasoned veterans of vaudeville, and Jordan never falls into the kind of awkward, amateurish showmanship that you might expect from a sports idol. He's comfortable in the cartoon land of his co-stars, who include Bugs Bunny and sexy newcomer Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester & Tweety, Speedy Gonzalez, the Tazmanian Devil, Foghorn Leghorn, and Yosemite Sam. They've all been hijacked to an outer-space amusement park run by the Nerdlucks, who strike a Faustian bargain with the Warners' heroes: if Bugs and Co. can defeat the Nerdluck "Monstars" in a basketball game, they'll win back their freedom; if they lose, they'll be doomed to stay there forever as enslaved entertainers. So they kidnap Jordan as their coach and "secret weapon" while the nefarious Nerdlucks suck out the basketball skills from such stellar victims as Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing. It all leads to reckless abandon on the basketball court, and Bill Murray pops in for some hilarious support. Combining traditional animation and computer-generated Nerdlucks with its live-action cast, Space Jam was made in the anarchic spirit of the original cartoons, where anything goes as long as it's funny and off-the-wall (or the ceiling, or the door, or the floor...). Technically astounding, it's also witty enough to entertain adults and kids alike. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

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Threatened with being kidnapped and taken to Moron Mountain by the Nerdlucks, Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes characters propose a winner-take-all basketball game. Confident that their ringer, NBA mega-star Michael Jordan, will ensure their victory, Bugs & Co. are surprised with their foes' ability to "absorb" talent from other earth-bound hoops stars. A live-action/animated comic adventure.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to the Space Jam, 2 Aug 2006
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With its funny dialogue and interesting characters the 1996 hit is able to produce the laughs required to make a humorous animated comedy fun for the whole family.

Michael Jordan stars as the central character who is going through the different stages in his life with basketball and baseball. He is kidnapped by the Looney Tunes who need his help to win a basketball match. The story line is extremely predictable but humorous nonetheless as we see a variety of stories, Michael's life, life in Looney Tune land and on the clichéd bad guy mountain, humorously titled `Moron Mountain'.

Many classic Looney Tune style jokes and events are used by the familiar characters: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner etc. A lot are repetitive and exaggerated but are chuckle some for the family. A lot of events used are very coincidental so the sense of realism is low but the whole idea is great, predictable but audiences can appreciate the humour and emotion the characters are going through and share their feelings.

The effects are well used. Combining real life people into an animated world creates an interesting concept for the audiences. Having the film set at a variety of places allows the film to expand and create a variety of different issues for the audience.

The acting by Jordan is average. When talking to his team he seems incapable of getting to his players, whether that's his style we can only assume but he is able to pull off many jokes and keep the audience hooked whilst he has to deal with many changes in his life.

The soundtrack is fantastic. R Kelly's infamous `I believe I can fly' is encoded to emphasise a strong belief for the characters.
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Michael Jordan... hmm, 15 Mar 2000
By Ben Elliss (Reading, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Space Jam [VHS] [1997] (VHS Tape)
Warners tried to mix two sure-fire ingredients in this film: live-action-meets-cartoon comedy, and a big name in the form of US Basketball star Michael Jordan - but the results are unimpressive. Bugs Bunny and co are relegated to minor roles in the shadow of Michael Jordan - and sadly MJ is hardly Lawrence Olivier. In fact he can't really act at all. I can't help comparing this with the earlier film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?', which it should technically have been able to outshine. But the earlier movie had an interesting story, Bob Hoskins as a grouchy male lead and a sexy cartoon heroine in the form of the sultry Jessica Rabbit. 'Space Jam' has Lola Bunny (a curvy female foil to Bugs) but that isn't really enough.
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars in 1 word simply amazing, 22 Oct 2003
This review is from: Space Jam [VHS] [1997] (VHS Tape)
Wot an idea wot a film buggs bunny at his best! He got 2 no his role very well i have never seen him act so good. The little turn big monster basketballers play the role of bad guys brilliantly i am still baffled tht they didnt get floods of offers of big directors after this film. Michael Jordan adds a nice mix 2 the film with a very good story of him leaving baseball 2 return 2 basketball.!!!!. A tres bien (very good little kiddy non french non cumin space jam lovers) ending 2. Very well thought up , reminded me of 1 time wen i managed to fit a whole burger from mc donalds in my mouth , It jus did ! Great film buy it now also buy fanta, zesty berry!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's your chance do your dance at the Space Jam!!!!
I can remember watching this movie as a young kid and loving it. I had forgot what it was but 11 years on and i have remembered what it is. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michael Boynton

5.0 out of 5 stars Believe It Or Not, An Absolute Classic
Space Jam as a movie has always held a special place in my heart. Being 12 years old as of this review, I have to say this movie has aged really well. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Steven Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars Everybody get up... it's time to jam now!
In 1997 i was 9 years old. I went to the cinema to see the latest loony tunes film - but this one has a twist, real people actually feature. Read more
Published on 17 May 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars good though not great
this is a good famaly film with the loony toons but it lacks in emagination, could do with a few tweaks here and there. Read more
Published on 13 April 2003 by peterbarker64

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice idea but feels a little rushed
The idea of this film is a good one and the main story line with Michael Jordan is fine and is a good film, but the thing you have to remember is that the stars are supposedly... Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2002

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