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Space Jam (Special Edition) (2 Discs) (Widescreen) (Dual-layered DVD, Restored / Remastered)
- Starring: Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Charles Barkley
- Director: Joe Pytka
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Warner Bros. attempted to revitalize its animation division with this family adventure that blended live action and animation in the style of Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), reportedly coming in with a price tag of 100 million. Basketball legend Michael Jordan stars as himself, a retired sports hero trying his hand at baseball and failing miserably. Meanwhile, the Looney Tunes gang, led by Bugs Bunny, are kidnapped by aliens called the Nerdlucks. It seems that the Nerdlucks' theme park, Moron Mountain (a barely-veiled dig at Disney) is failing to attract customers. The space invaders are convinced that the appearance of Bugs and his pals Porky Pig and Speedy Gonzalez will beef up business. Bugs makes his captors a deal -- they'll play a game of basketball for their freedom. When the Nerdlucks stack the deck by pilfering the talent of NBA superstars Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing, the Warner Bros. heroes enlist the aid of Jordan, who returns to the court to help the classic characters. While he prepares to play, Jordan is aided by fellow celebrity Bill Murray. Director Joe Pytka previously created many of the television commercials that featured Jordan as a paid endorser. Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
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- Genre: Kids and Family
- Category: Alien Film, Family-Oriented Comedy, Sci-Fi Comedy, Sports Comedy
- Theme: Basketball Players, Evil Aliens, Heroic Mission
- Release Date: October 28, 2003
- Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)Rating Opens in New Window - Suitable for Children
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- Lead Actors: Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Charles Barkley, Theresa Randle, Patrick Ewing
- Supporting Actors: Maurice LaMarche, Larry Johnson, Bob Bergen, June Foray, Billy West, D. Bradley Baker, Danny DeVito, Bill Farmer, Kath Soucie
- Director: Joe Pytka
- Picture Format: Widescreen
- Run Time: 1 hr 28 min
- Language: English, French, Spanish
- Subtitle Language: English, French, Spanish
- Format: DVD
Additional Information
- DPCI: 246-00-8207
- ASIN: B002IKAEG0
- Catalog #: 11343026
- Item can not be gift wrapped.
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- Estimated Ship Dimensions : 7.77 inches length x 6.1 inches width x 0.62 inches height
- Estimated Ship Weight: 0.43 pound.
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Many lesser basketball stars have graced the big screen, so it was almost a surprise that it took Michael Jordan this long. But it should be no surprise that Space Jam isn't half the fun of simply watching one of Jordan's highlight reels. For all his choreographed jams in dunk contests, Michael Jordan found his greatest glory during moments of in-game improvisation, when his stunning talent manifested itself as pure instinct. In a semi-animated movie, the necessarily careful staging removes the wonder from Jordan's repertoire, leaving only generic feats of above-average athleticism that have no real-world reference point. Of course, Space Jam is not meant as a highlight reel, rather, an opportunity to promote the persona of Michael Jordan and revive a cast of beloved Warner Brothers cartoons that haven't been dusted off in years. On these scores it's also weak, even with R. Kelly singing "I Believe I Can Fly" as urgently as anyone could want. Trying to insinuate themselves into a sophisticated world of animation that has passed them by, the characters seem like relics, their old-fashioned quips as tired as the hand joints of the animators who draw them. Where Space Jam does find a few laughs is in the cameos of other NBA players, notably Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing, who struggle humorously with methods to recoup their stolen basketball skills. It's while spoofing himself that Jordan is also most effective, including some good-sport jabs at his brief and comical foray into professional baseball. Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide
