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IMAX - Michael Jordan to the Max

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IMAX - Michael Jordan to the Max (2000)

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Reviews Counted:24

Fresh:15

Rotten:9

Average Rating:6.2/10

Runtime: 46 mins

Genre: Sports/Recreation

Synopsis: A cinematic homage to one of the greatest NBA basketball players ever, MICHAEL JORDAN TO THE MAX is a loving documentary that focuses on the last season the world-class Chicago Bulls player took... A cinematic homage to one of the greatest NBA basketball players ever, MICHAEL JORDAN TO THE MAX is a loving documentary that focuses on the last season the world-class Chicago Bulls player took part in before hanging up his sneakers. Directors James Stern and Don Kempf originally presented this concise celebration in IMAX format, but watching Jordan's signature jumps and plays is just as compelling on video and DVD. Jordan himself is famous not just for being a great player, but for his admirable work ethic and, in this day of utterly shameless behavior among professional athletes, is a man who takes his position as role model to the young very seriously. Narrated by Laurence Fishburne, the film explores Jordan's various moments of athletic genius, showing highlights of several tense games in which Jordan saved his team from defeat. The film also uses footage of Jordan's appearances in TV commercials, and in various interviews, which illustrate his unique personal dedication to sports, and to kids. This is not an in-depth biography, but rather an entertaining and highly inspirational portrait of a great athlete. [More]

Starring: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Spike Lee, Bill Murray

Starring: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Spike Lee, Bill Murray, Bob Costas

Director: James D. Stern, Don Kempf

Director: James D. Stern, Don Kempf
Screenwriter: Jonathan Hock
Producer: James D. Stern, Don Kempf, Steve Kempf

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Reviews for IMAX - Michael Jordan to the Max

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10/28/03
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

No review available.

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05/23/03
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Essentially just a promotional film for Jordan as a product. It plays like a commercial for itself.

Full Review Source: At the Movies | comment Comment
02/07/01
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
At the Movies

The filmmakers give us what we always want when it comes to MJ: images of a man caught in the act of being superhuman.

Full Review Source: Big Movie Zone | comment Comment
06/17/02
Herb Lash
Herb Lash
Big Movie Zone

This triumphant story of an extremely positive role model is a rewarding treat.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
06/05/02
Dwayne E. Leslie
Dwayne E. Leslie
Boxoffice Magazine

Felt like one big highlight reel

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09/17/02
Dan Marcucci and Nancy Serougi
Dan Marcucci and Nancy Serougi
Broomfield Enterprise

Unlike Michael Jordan, this large-format movie demonstrates mostly unrealized potential.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
03/21/07
Lisa Alspector
Lisa Alspector
Chicago Reader

I was mesmerized by the awesome heroics Jordan displayed and seeing them on the giant IMAX screen gave me chills.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/08/02
Chris Gore
Chris Gore
Film Threat

Michael Jordan, sports icon, gets another buffing. Michael Jordan, person, remains private and just a little bit richer.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
04/05/02
Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail

Score's big in the hearts of Mike fans.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
01/01/00
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

It's brilliance is to put you in the moment, some of the greatest moments in modern sports history.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
02/07/01
Tyler McLeod
Tyler McLeod
Jam! Movies

Recommended viewing for any kid who's ever dreamed of the big leagues.

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01/13/03
Mike Ross
Mike Ross
Jam! Movies

Jordan was born to be an admired all-star. But as the film so eloquently shows, he worked hard to be the classy superstar that he turned out to be.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
01/13/03
Bob Thompson
Bob Thompson
Jam! Movies

IMAX practically puts you on the court and magnifies everyone.

Full Review Source: Kansas City Star | comment Comment
02/07/01
Ward Triplett III
Ward Triplett III
Kansas City Star

The film is more like an infomercial in which the pitchman is also the product.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
02/07/01
A.O. Scott
A.O. Scott
New York Times
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IMAX is a format where the sheer scale overpowers its flaws.

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
06/18/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Michael Jordan is one of the few athletes big enough to deserve a film such as “Michael Jordan to the Max.”

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08/04/04
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

All about its star power, the kind that even appeals to a theater full of Jazz fans who would wish for a different kind of changed history.

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01/01/00
Scott Renshaw
Scott Renshaw
rec.arts.movies.reviews

The usual collection of television spots, trailers, and crew biographies are also included, as well as detailed stats on Jordan's regular season and postseason careers -- a nice finishing touch to a classy digital tribute to a living legend.

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01/01/00
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
rec.arts.movies.reviews

In this authorized look at a great athlete, we are confronted by a man who has no weaknesses and no imperfections.

Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee | comment Comment
02/07/01
Joe Baltake
Joe Baltake
Sacramento Bee
 
 
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