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Space Jam is a children’s comedy movie released in 1996. The film features a mix of live action and animation, and stars basketball star Michael Jordan.
Origin
Space Jam was released on November 15th, 1996. The film stars Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Bill Murray and features famous Looney Toon characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
Premise
In the real world, basketball star Michael Jordan has given up basketball for baseball, but finds he isn’t a talented baseball player. In the world of Looney Toons, the Toons are in danger of being taken over by a group of criminal aliens. Because the aliens seems small and unathletic, the Toons challenge them to a game of basketball for their freedom, but the aliens steal the talent of famous basketball players to become large and athletic. The Toons then kidnap Jordan and convince him to play on their team. Basketball season in the real world comes to a halt because players fear their talent will disappear as well. The game begins, and after an initial slump the Toons hold their own. Jordan strikes a deal that if the Toons win, the aliens will give back their stolen talent, and even if they loose they will kidnap him instead of the toons. The Toons begin to loose badly, and loose players to injuries, so that an alternate must be called in (Bill Murray). The Toons win, Jordan returns home and decides to return to baseball.
Reception
The film was not well received, earning a 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.`1 on IMDB. It won a Grammy award and was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly,” which he created for the movie.
Related Memes
Space Jam Theme Song
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