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Space Jam

Space Jam

Actor(s): Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Wayne Knight, Patrick Ewing, Theresa Randle
Director(s): Joe Pytka
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Details

MPAA Rating: PG
Content Advisory: Suitable for Children
Movie Release: 1996
DVD Release: 03/26/1997
Format: DVD - Pan and Scan - Closed Captioned
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 28 mins
Studio: Warner Home Video
Members Wishing: 14
Genres: Comedy, Children's/Family, Alien Film, Sci-Fi Comedy, Sports Comedy, Family-Oriented Comedy
See Also: Space Jam [Special Edition], Space Jam [Special Edition]

Synopsis

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

Cast

Michael Jordan - Himself
Charles Barkley - Himself
Wayne Knight - Stan Podolak
Patrick Ewing - Himself
Theresa Randle - Juanita
Billy West - Bugs Bunny
Muggsy Bogues
Billy West - Elmer Fudd
D. Bradley Baker - Daffy Duck
D. Bradley Baker - Tazmanian Devil
Bill Murray
D. Bradley Baker - Bull Dee


Editorial Review

Who Framed Roger Rabbit set the standard for the realistic mixture of live action and animation, and Space Jam rockets those standards to new heights in this hilarious Warner Home Video release for the whole family. Presented in standard 1.33:1 full-screen pan-and-scan only, and featuring a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, this release also offers an alternate French Dolby Digital 5.1 track in addition to optional English, Spanish, and French subtitles. Though extra features on this release are limited to production notes and theatrical trailers, the =Space Jam: Special Edition release from 2000 offers abundant extra features that the kids will love. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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