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Kazaam (1996)
Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins
Synopsis: When young Max bumps into an abandoned boom box, he's understandably shocked when it releases an extremely tall, Black genie named Kazaam, who grants the kid three wishes. At first, Max doesn't take the genie seriously, but soon enough, the pair become fast friends. Max desperately wants to... When young Max bumps into an abandoned boom box, he's understandably shocked when it releases an extremely tall, Black genie named Kazaam, who grants the kid three wishes. At first, Max doesn't take the genie seriously, but soon enough, the pair become fast friends. Max desperately wants to reunite with his father Nick, who abandoned him years ago. He tracks him down, only to find Nick involved in criminal activities with sleazy, villainous types. When Nick's life is endangered by these men, Max wishes for another chance with his dad. Meanwhile, Kazaam has become a rapper -- and is busy performing in concert when Max makes his request. Will the genial genie miss his chance to help the young boy when he needs him most? [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Shaquille O'Neal, Francis Capra, Ally Walker, James Acheson
DVD Info
Release:
Aug 10, 2002
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
Interactive Features:
- Scene Access
- Interactive Menus
Reviews
As fairy tale, buddy comedy, family drama, thriller or rap revue, Kazaam is simply uninspired and unconvincing, and Mr. O'Neal, who can carry a basketball team, lacks the charisma to rescue this misguided effort.
The visual trickery might delight children, but Kazaam will leave even them wishing for more of the genie's playful trickery to make up for lackluster comedy in the story.
Overall, a compelling argument for the $121-million Los Angeles Lakers center to keep his day job.
This is as witless as movies come -- an unamusing, moronic blend of horrible acting and inept screenwriting.
Oh well, at least NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal can still tell people he made his big-screen debut in Blue Chips.
It's full of special effects that are big on smoke and noise, but short on logic and payoff. Scenes are sloppily edited, as if to imply that lower standards can acceptably be palmed off on kiddie audiences.
This is a dull, meritless movie that is bafflingly labeled a comedy.
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