DVD : Space Jam

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Rating:

- Looney Tunes should stick to anvils
This film was a travesty. But hey- its a kids movie, right? I can't bash it too much. Still, watching it now it makes me angry at how such a horrible film can get by. If you are below the age of 10, like sports, and have never seen a REAL Bugs Bunny cartoon, you might like it. Other than that, its only saving grace is the Pulp Fiction reference with Elmer and Sam near the end- oh, and Bill Murray. Michael Jordan's appearance is solely for the sake of showing him play ball with Jock Jams playing in the background whilst the cartoon characters stand in awe. I'd rather watch Cartoon Network.

Rating:

- A surprisingly good film
I'm not exactly the kind of audience that this movie was intended for. I'm not a basketball fan, although I do know who Michael Jordan is. For me, the biggest appeal was seeing how the cartoon characters interacted with the live-action actors.

The special effects aren't up to par with, say, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", but they come pretty close. Not all the jokes work, and the first half-hour is a bit slow. But once Jordan and the toons team up, the film really hits its stride.

I was surprised, because with a huge sports star like Jordan in this kind of film, I thought the emphasis would've been more on marketing and sponsorship strategies than working hard to make a decent film. Thankfully, I was wrong.

Rating:

- Basket Ball Jones
I think all ages could like this movie, as long as your somewhat of a basketball fan, well maybee not even that. With famous basketball star Michael Jordan of Chicago Bulls starring along with cartoon classic Bugs Bunny and Moron Mountain space critters Loony Toons go head 2 head on the b-ball court.

Rating:

- Jordan and the Tunes score a slam dunk
Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, and the rest of the Looney Tunes call on Michael Jordan to help them win a basketball contest after they're kidnapped by a group of aliens. Jordan agrees and if they lose the basketball game, he agrees to be the aliens' star attraction.

"Space Jam" isn't like you might expect it to be. It's not just a movie showcasing Jordan's talents as a basketball player. It is more of a great comedy movie, particularly with the Looney Tunes. Some of the funniest parts are when Sylvester gets shot and Tweety flies through him and says "Holey Putty Tat." Another good one is when one of the men from "Seinfeld" gets blown up like a hot air balloon and then deflates, stinking up the basketball court. Bill Murray also makes an appearance to give Jordan and the Tunes some extra help.

If you're a fan of Michael Jordan or if you used to like watching Looney Tunes, this is one movie you've got to see. It'll keep you entertained and laughing throughout the whole movie.

Rating:

- Space Jam-Enhanced Edition Still Denies Us A Widescreen Film
Attention! My rating is not intended for the film itself but for Warner Brother's decision not to give us a widescreen or letterboxed format of this movie. Anyone who has been holding out for a special edition of this film will only be half pleased when they realize the film is still shown in the pan and scan format. I understand this film is aimed at children and that they might not like it letterboxed but you could at least give us the choice like Columbia Tristar did when they released Stuart Little (both a pan and scan and a widescreen version were made available on DVD for this film). Come on WB! Get with the program!

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