The Top 40 Basketball Movies - #31 The Air Up There
I liked this one despite it being kind of universally not liked. I had it at 20 which would put it in the top half. I wouldn't exactly race to re-watch this though either. At times this has comedic elements but the comedies are more re-watchable. It's listed as a comedy but it's not truly one which maybe part of the issue. I like Kevin Bacon, he is usually captivating in anything he is in. It's not a terribly difficult plot, Bacon's Jimmy Dolan, the scout travels to Africa to try and sign one particular player, who just happens to be a prince. Bacon's character wants to become a college coach and it takes some work to get to that ending recruiting the prince. There is quite a bit of unbelievability, but I don't think that is what sinks the movie. It was entertaining enough to hold my interest. It tries to give you some culture even if it is predictable mostly and somewhat sappy at times.
Movie | Rotten Tom | Rotten Tom Aud | IMDB | Internet Rank | My Rank |
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31. The Air Up There | 21 | 35 | 5.5 | 38 | 20 |
32. Space Jam | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | 27 | 31 |
33. Semi-Pro | 22 | 38 | 5.8 | 36 | 24 |
34. Heaven Is a Playground | 50 | 84 | 5.8 | 21 | 39 |
35. Hurricane Season | 50 | 69 | 6.5 | 23 | 38 |
36. Teen Wolf | 42 | 52 | 6.1 | 34 | 34 |
37. Boogie | 42 | 57 | 5.2 | 35 | 36 |
38. Rebound | 14 | 38 | 5.1 | 40 | 33 |
39. Slam Dunk Ernest | 50 | 31 | 4.5 | 37 | 37 |
40. Eddie | 17 | 36 | 5.2 | 39 | 40 |
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