Like Mike
Metascore
47 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 6 out of 27
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  1. 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.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Steve Simels
    30
    A harmless, if ultimately inane, fantasy-comedy vehicle for youngsta-rapper Lil' Bow Wow, a 15-year-old who's already an alarmingly accomplished scene stealer.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    30
    The frightening myths about adoption that run through Like Mike make even its happiest endings a little bit creepy.
  4. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    20
    Like Mike is a slight and uninventive movie: Like the exalted Michael Jordan referred to in the title, many can aspire but none can equal. Even "Space Jam" was better than this.
  5. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Michael Dequina
    10
    There's no excuse to come within a hundred feet of a screen playing this monstrosity of a movie.
  6. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Mark Holcomb
    10
    A valueless kiddie paean to pro basketball underwritten by the NBA.

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User Score
6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User 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.… Full Review »
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