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Starring Michael Jordan, Bill Murray. Yes, this is basically an hour and a half long version of one of Michael Jordan's McDonald's commercials without the hamburgers, but after seeing it, I've got to admit it's rather funny. It seems as if the directors of the more recent animated films, Space Jam included, have finally realized that there are more than just six year olds in the audiences and are beginning to throw in some jokes targeted for that older audience.The plot is, in very reduced form, Michael plays basketball with cartoon characters against cartoon characters, but I sure didn't rent this one expecting to be blown away with a riveting plot. The cartoons are amusing, but it is the human actors that make us laugh. The star of this movie, despite only about five minutes of actual screen time, is Chicago's own Bill Murray. Michael is good, but it's Murray who's got the lines, the delivery, and the attitude. Space Jam crackles with freshness whenever Murray is on screen. He and Michael carry on the film's best dialogue; their discussion of whether Murray could hack it in the NBA is priceless. Producer Ivan Reitman, who has teamed up with Murray several times previously, knows where he works best, and gives Murray all the ammunition he needs to turn in a stellar performance. Space Jam is an amusing and entertaining movie that should be considered by anyone who enjoys basketball, likes Bill Murray, or fancies to be like Mike. Please note, we do not recommend this movie to people who live in Cleveland.
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