Like Mike
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Metascore
47 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics What's this?

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Starring: Bow Wow, Jonathan Lipnicki
  • Summary: Hip Hop star Lil Bow Wow stars as Calvin, a fourteen year old with the dream of becoming a famous basketball star. However, his relatively diminutive stature and limited ability make his goal a far-off fantasy. That is until he laces up a mysterious pair of old sneakers inscribed with the faded initials "MJ," and he makes the leap to NBA superstardom.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 6 out of 27
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    80
    Sure-fire heart-warmer: lively, funny yet emotion-charged and uplifting.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    60
    This Flubbery fantasy won't win any prizes for elegant craftsmanship or originality, but it's entertaining, good-natured and a slam dunk to be a hit with young kids.
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: David Chute
    60
    A solidly crafted family comedy.
  4. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    38
    A soulless jumble of ineptly assembled cliches and pabulum that plays like a 95-minute commercial for NBA properties.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. jAbMaN
    8
    This movie is a good but not great family comedy film with cool NBA tricks. Some of the acting was a little bit off, but otherwise Like Mike is a good family movie.… Expand

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