Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
david’s full review
7/10
SYNOPSIS: Lebron James takes the keys from Michael Jordan’s 1996 classic Space Jam and attempts to make it his own in the flashy sequel, Space Jam: A New Legacy. James’ son Dom breaks the news to his dad that he isn’t as interested in basketball as James wants him to be which leads to Dom being sucked into the digital world by a sinister AI named Al G. Rhythm (Don Cheadle).
Al G. Rhythm threatens to imprison Dom in the digital world unless Lebron beats his Goon Squad basketball team in the digital world. Lebron must find teammates within the digital world and is led to some unlikely heroes - insert the Tune Squad! Does the new and improved Tune Squad have what it takes to defeat Al G. and his Good Squad?
RATED: PG | Some Language, Some Cartoon Violence
AGENDAS: None really other than a couple of very brief political clips in the beginning that will make you roll your eyes. Don’t worry it doesn’t distract from the movie.
NUDITY/SEXUAL CONTENT: None.
OFA REVIEW: As much as we all can’t stand Lebron, the movie was solid and worthy of a place next to Michael Jordan’s 1996 classic. Don’t get it mistaken, MJ is still, and always will be, the GOAT.
If you can put aside personal feelings towards Lebron’s ignorance on politics, you’ll find the film rather enjoyable minus the shaky plot. I expected plenty of cringe moments with the acting, but I found the cast’s performance bearable and not distracting. The movie was pretty creative and expanded in areas I wasn’t expecting (you’ll see what I mean when you see it - don’t want to spoil the fun!).
Bugs Bunny and The Looney Tunes were the best thing about the movie. The Tunes were well done and will bring 90s kids plenty of nostalgia. Ignore the RT critic reviews, this one will be enjoyed by kids and adults alike - especially basketball fans and fans of the original Space Jam.
