I loved it as a kid ...

Rating: 3/10 (2 October 2013)

Michael Jordan . Bugs Bunny . Together in one movie . Which kid could resist that ? I still remember how I laughed as a kid , when I was watching this movie for the first time. I did watch it at least a couple of times and I still have good memories regarding it . So , I was surprised not in a positive way when I saw the not too good rating (5.9) of "Space jam" here on IMDb. Also while surfing the web I often found not too many pleasant comments from other people about this movie . It gave me motivation to find some free time to watch "SJ" and confront my childhood's memories with reality. After all many things that we've liked as kids aren't that good when we look at them from the point of view of adult.
So , I've seen the movie for the first time since childhood . And you know what ? The film itself lacks either the energy or the visual invention that the Chuck Jones originals had. For visual humour, it tends to substitute one-liners and lame pop culture in-jokes.
"Space jam" not only has Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny in it , but also Wayne Knight ("Jurassic park") , Bill Murray ("Ghostbusters") , famous basketball players ( Larry Johnson , Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing ) and all the Looney tunes characters .
"Space jam" also introduces original characters to the audience – the aliens ( Moonstars) and Lola . I must say that I love Lola . She's a great original Looney Tunes character . She's a wonderful partner for Bugs , yet she has her own personality. I wish that Warner Bros would use her in the future , especially if the will make new Looney Tunes cartoons. The aliens are also nice . Moonstars look funny as the caricatures of famous basketball players . The certainly are memorable villains , just like their boss.
The animation looks alright to me . Only the CGI alien amusement park has dated badly . Joe Pytka directs the movie like a normal movie with some cartoon elements in it instead of choosing Joe Dante way in "Looney tunes back in action" and making it a live action cartoon.
In terms of acting Bugs and team are the best . Murray and Knight give a fun performance . Jordan and others are OK since they basically playing themselves.
The soundtrack is good with great songs like : R. Kelly " I believe I can fly " , Seal "Fly like eagle " , Coolio , LL Cool J and Method Man "Beat them up".
"Space Jam" is a feature-length expansion of a Pepsi commercial that paired Bugs Bunny and NBA star Michael Jordan. It'sa disappointment. I give it 3/10.