Space Jam

Warner Bros. | Release Date: November 15, 1996

7.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 166 Ratings

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MangoturtleJan 14, 2021

It had a weird plot on slavery, riddled with plot holes and overly sexualized rabbits.

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survivorfan989Jan 8, 2019

A classic 90's film that doesn't live up to what I thought it was back when I was a kid watching.

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MrMovieBuffFeb 9, 2017

When you combine a basketball star, Michael Jordan, to team up with Looney Tunes icon, Bugs Bunny, in a goofy and fun adventure, you will get something out of it to remember. Fortunately for 'Space Jam', it is a lot of fun, but unfortunatelyWhen you combine a basketball star, Michael Jordan, to team up with Looney Tunes icon, Bugs Bunny, in a goofy and fun adventure, you will get something out of it to remember. Fortunately for 'Space Jam', it is a lot of fun, but unfortunately for the movie, it is too commercial. Angry and ambitious leader, Scratchhammer (voiced by Danny DeVito) is upset that his theme park is losing tourists and that nobody is interested in visiting anymore. He then tells his minions to grab the "Looney Tunes" in order to make them be able to attract tourists to the theme park. Meanwhile, we see Michael Jordan (played by himself) trying to cope playing baseball after retiring from basketball. He is then accompanied by Stan Podlack (Wayne Knight) who tries to offer what's best for him. Back at the animation world, the Looney Tunes come across the Scratchhammer's minions who try to blackmail them into working for the theme park. However, the Looney gang come up with an idea to challenge them to a basketball game since they're so small, the Looney gang won't have to lose. But, the little aliens have an idea in which they steal the talents of some big-name basketball players and end up absorbing it hence they inherit the skills of these respective players. The Looney Tunes then see this as an act of trouble, as they are so desperate, they kidnap Michael Jordan and bring him into the animated world. Trying to suspend disbelief, Jordan seems reluctant to help as he hasn't played basketball in a long time, and is worried that this may not be a good idea. 'Space Jam' benefits from a lot of good-natured humor that is fine for young audiences, and is silly enough for adults to even laugh at most of the physical slapstick jokes. It's a whole lot of fun as it moves at a fast pace, and is a visual feast. The big name cameos including Bill Murray himself, are also something adults can enjoy, not forgetting the references to these cameos. However, the movie is very commercial, and at times, some of the acting, even from Jordan himself - who is not an actor, so I shouldn't be harsh - is a little stale. The movie tries its best to combine the basketball superstar and the iconic animated characters, but, it's an uneasy mix of both. I admired 'Space Jam' more than I liked it or loved it, it's good for kids, fun for adults, and harmless overall. But maybe, don't try and shove too may plugs or else, it's just one big commercial.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoJul 3, 2017

"Space Jam" was a good movie, because the animation mix with real action, was good, and the interpretation of Michael Jordan was unexpected, but the plot did not like anything.

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PAMADec 10, 2016

In the rap-music, slam-dunk, hysterical tumult of visual clutter that makes up most of Space Jam, the traditional Warner Bros. 'toons get scant attention. In this marriage of corporate logos, the manic little characters serve simply as moreIn the rap-music, slam-dunk, hysterical tumult of visual clutter that makes up most of Space Jam, the traditional Warner Bros. 'toons get scant attention. In this marriage of corporate logos, the manic little characters serve simply as more names to be dropped. What Space Jam really lacks is respect for an irreverent tradition.… Expand

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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018

just one more shot..

Space Jam

It's slow on a scale of comedy but definitely not on entertainment especially when the cartoon and real world collides which just results into explosion of fun.

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RobwinzApr 19, 2020

I'd honestly say, most of the scenes with the looney tunes characters and even Wayne Knight and Danny Devitos characters are pretty good but apart from that, it's not a good movie. Also, the CGI effects have aged so badly and dont hold upI'd honestly say, most of the scenes with the looney tunes characters and even Wayne Knight and Danny Devitos characters are pretty good but apart from that, it's not a good movie. Also, the CGI effects have aged so badly and dont hold up very well, especially the scene where Michael Jordan gets turned into a basketball, oh my god!!… Expand

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jjarockiMar 23, 2020

A corporate commercial cash-grab that doesn't hold up years later. Michael Jordan is clearly not cut out for the acting gig, and basic slap-dash plot doesn't help matters. The tonal differences in direction between the real-world and ToonA corporate commercial cash-grab that doesn't hold up years later. Michael Jordan is clearly not cut out for the acting gig, and basic slap-dash plot doesn't help matters. The tonal differences in direction between the real-world and Toon world is interesting but nothing special. The film has a nice pace, and the music choices work well for the story. However the film doesn't work as a film, and the Looney Tunes have never been more unfunny.… Expand

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DunkAssOct 20, 2020

I undersatand why people like so much this movie but i really dont like it that much, it´s funny and thats the best thing that the movie has.

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ExceladeogunDec 2, 2021

Space jam 1996

I had to see this before seeing the sequel.
A conglomeration of many genres done in a looney fashion. For the time it was made, I guess the CGI was good or okay

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EpicLadySpongeAug 23, 2017

I have been watching this movie long before Metacritic can even make this a page, but I only managed to write a review of this movie because someone managed to mix the main theme of this movie (named Space Jam) with the classic remix ofI have been watching this movie long before Metacritic can even make this a page, but I only managed to write a review of this movie because someone managed to mix the main theme of this movie (named Space Jam) with the classic remix of Rooftop Run seen on Sonic Generations. That attempt alone proves whether I should bring love to either the movie or the soundtrack thanks to the popularity of this movie even after 20 years of existing. Looking back to this movie now, it does get its major flaws from the attempt to bring the Looney Tunes to theaters. The only things that are nearly perfect compared to all the flaws in this movie are, of course, Lola Bunny's appearance and personality and the soundtrack alone. This movie is nearly harmless, which means this movie has its target audience set to the kids for easy positive reviews, and the fun wears off after the first time you see this movie. It also may not be the classical comedy you have seen on regular Looney Tunes cartoons, but it makes up a good chunk amount of laughs which unfortunately only last once or a few amount of times.… Expand