Space Jam: A New Legacy

Name: Space Jam: A New Legacy
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Sport, Fantasy
Released: July 16, 2021
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 36
Cast: Anna Sofie Christensen, Bob Bergen, Bryan Scamman, Cassandra Starr, Cedric Joe

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: July 16, 2021 | PG

Starring: Anna Sofie Christensen, Bob Bergen, Bryan Scamman, Cassandra Starr, Cedric Joe, Ceyair J Wright, Charles Barkley, Chiney Ogwumike, Daria Johns, Derrick Gilbert, Don Cheadle, Eric Bauza, Erin Flannery, Flanagan John, Fred Tatasciore, Gabriel Iglesias, Gerald 'Slink' Johnson, Greice Santo, Harper Leigh Alexander, Harrison White, J. Michael Tatum, Jalyn Hall, Jared Sullinger, Jeff Bergman, Jess Harnell, Jim Cummings, Julyah Rose, Kath Soucie, Katie McCabe, Khris Davis, LeBron James, Lil Pump, Martin Klebba, Nicole Kornet, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Peter Cornell, Rob Paulsen, Rocio Vidal, Shawn Bradley, Skyler Bible, Sonequa Martin, Stephen Kankole, Tacko Fall, Tress MacNeille, Whitney Coleman, Xosha Roquemore, Zendaya

Summary: When LeBron James and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seenWhen LeBron James and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seen them before. It’s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even “King” James by playing the game their own way.… Expand

Director: Malcolm D. Lee and Terence Nance

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Sport, Fantasy, Comedy, Crime, War, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 115 min

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The Playlist Warren Cantrell

Jul 14, 2021

This newest “Space Jam” installment is a good time and boasts real heart. LeBron’s steady work as the lead and a narrative undercurrent built on a believable father-son relationship makes for a breezy 115 minutes and improves on the harmless, yet admittedly stiff original. And while LeBron might not be in the Finals right now, he has definitely scored a win here. Read full review

Tara Brady

Jul 16, 2021

LeBron has charm to burn, even if his performance is unlikely to keep Denzel awake at night. It’s a shame this messy film can’t keep pace with his likability or mad skills. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Jul 19, 2021

Although A New Legacy runs at least a half hour too long and generates zero tension with the central “basketball” game, it’s not without its share of small pleasures. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Jul 14, 2021

Like most corporate cinematic endeavors, Space Jam: A New Legacy tries to have it both ways, proclaiming to be on the side of the angels while doing the work of the Devil. It criticizes shameless, money-grubbing attempts to synergize and update beloved classics (as LeBron himself puts it, “This idea is just straight-up bad”) … all the while shamelessly synergizing and updating beloved classics. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Jul 16, 2021

It wants to comment on the algorithms that rule our lives, spewing constantly recycled content at us seemingly at random, but it is exactly the thing that it points to: an upcycled Frankenstein’s monster of intellectual property spraying a stew of Easter eggs and Halloween costumes at the viewer, praying that something sticks. Read full review

Rogan Graham

Feb 14, 2022

A few laughs accrued from Bugs Bunny, but mostly a depressing slog Read full review

The Guardian Charles Bramesco

Jul 14, 2021

The core issues of the film – its numbing swirls of rainbow light popping out every which way, the excruciating pop-culture catchphrases passed off as humor, LeBron’s stilted, if game, acting, the half-assedness with which it delivers the dusty moral to be yourself, the fact that it is unaccountably one half-hour longer than its predecessor – all seem minor in comparison with the insidious ulterior intentions that power this fandom dynamo. Read full review

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tom42

Jul 16, 2021

It's a kids movie, and a fun one at that. The original was a bad movie (but kids loved it) and this one is a little better and kids should fall in love with it like kids of the time did with the original

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AzathothWakesUp

Jul 20, 2021

No idea why this movie is getting so much hate honestly, i think its pretty good and very funny! I kept having to pause the movie to laugh, some of the jokes were so funny!

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

Euphara

Jul 27, 2021

I, myself, personally, like this movie. It was dumb, mindless fun, and I was laughing a lot when I watched it. The original Space Jam wasn't a cinematic masterpiece, and neither was A New Legacy. I'm fine with that. Most people complain about it having elements that might be seen as dated inI, myself, personally, like this movie. It was dumb, mindless fun, and I was laughing a lot when I watched it. The original Space Jam wasn't a cinematic masterpiece, and neither was A New Legacy. I'm fine with that. Most people complain about it having elements that might be seen as dated in the future, but so did the original. The animation, both 2D and CGI, were amazing. The CGI looked super good. There wasn't too much story, but what is given is enough of a reason for the basketball game to happen. There are plenty of references to Warner Bros. franchises, both obvious and not-so-obvious. The film isn't really meant to be taken seriously, and I'm fine with that. In my opinion, Space Jam: A New Legacy is a laugh-out-loud film for the whole family, with some good parts, and some not-the-best parts.… Expand

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AidenR

Jul 16, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I watched I was constantly cringing it is a sad sequel to the original film I was extremely disappointed and whenever Al G got mad he sounded like a gameboy advance… Expand

5 of 7 users found this helpful52

Art2

Jul 16, 2021

Egocentrismo de LeBron y su mala actuación, el hijo un sabelotodo insoportable, publicidad embebida en el universo de los Looney Tunes, no sé cómo es que pensaron hacer una ensalada de las franquicias de Warner Bros que no aportan nada a la trama siendo que a mitad de película ya niEgocentrismo de LeBron y su mala actuación, el hijo un sabelotodo insoportable, publicidad embebida en el universo de los Looney Tunes, no sé cómo es que pensaron hacer una ensalada de las franquicias de Warner Bros que no aportan nada a la trama siendo que a mitad de película ya ni recordaba porque estaban luchando.

Una película que jamás debía hacerse, fue más el daño a la serie al eliminar al personaje de Pepe le Pew y alterando la apariencia de Lola por encajar en lo políticamente correcto.… Expand

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Gumdrop

Jan 29, 2023

Shameless cash grab cashing in on nostalgia. A 2 hour Warner Bros advert, wrapped in a fever dream.

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nowisthetime

Jul 16, 2021

The first movie sucked, despite a great soundtrack and it's look and michael jordan was and still is the greatest basketball player of all time, but in this sequel is even worse than the original, lebron james aka lechina james brings absolutely nothing to his role, the cgi is absolutelyThe first movie sucked, despite a great soundtrack and it's look and michael jordan was and still is the greatest basketball player of all time, but in this sequel is even worse than the original, lebron james aka lechina james brings absolutely nothing to his role, the cgi is absolutely worthless, the performances are awful and thankfully bill murray was smart to pass on this mess, the first space jam movie was no masterpiece but it was compared to this.
this thing is a complete zero zone and it's the first film to turn off for me in 25 years.
this is by far the worst film of the year, even worse than that idiotic smurfs live action film over a decade ago. (don't get me wrong, the smurfs 80's cartoon was a classic).… Expand

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