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Like Mike
Rap stars moving into acting is nothing new, but Bow Wow would seem to have the makings of a real talent, even if he is largely playing himself here. Amidst the bright and breezy brashness of the story there are also touching moments, particularly the growing relationship between Bow Wow's Calvin and Morris Chestnut's grumpy Tracy and the desperation of the orphans to find a home, all handled well by director John Schultz. Like Mike could well have been inaccessible to audiences outside the US, but ended up as a universal tale of the underdog having his day. On the DVD: Like Mike puts the success of the movie in America firmly in context, giving some idea of just what a big deal Lil Bow Wow is in his own country. There are two behind-the-scenes documentaries, one a fairly standard series of talking heads interviews, the other a rough and ready and ultimately more revealing piece from the film's acting coach, complemented by Schultz's audio commentary. The director's aim to combine sports, music and cinema is well supported by the film's bold audio and visual style--also featured in the promo video for the title track, proof that Bow Wow is a natural a rapper as he is an actor. --Phil Udell
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
A modern-day fairy tale with a distinctly American feel, Like Mike is an engaging mixture of the old and the new that will play well with younger teenagers. At first sight this is a very modern piece of work and one aimed squarely at the US market, with its lead the teenage rap sensation Lil Bow Wow and the role of the NBA in the making of the film leading to the appearance of several basketball stars who will mean little beyond American shores. Many of the story's elements, however--from its orphanage setting to the fantasy elements and the triumph of the kids over the evil adults--are straight from the classic school of children's filmmaking.
Much more a kids film than an adult film, but a good effort all the same
Review date: 2008-07-08 Rating: 6 out of 10
This is a pretty good film, there's some good basketball, plus some bits of comedy too.
Although you have some well known actors like Robert Forster, Eugene Levy and Crispin Glover in the film they are used sparingly and when they are it's not to great effect.
As an adult I'd probably say that this is just an okay film and give it 2 stars, but I'm sure that kids would enjoy this more, hence the three stars, a good performance by the kid who plays Mike who for me was very much the star of the film.
I do have to agree though that it is a predictable film, but I'm sure the kids won't worry about that.
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Reviews
entertaining yuuk
Review date: 2004-11-25 Rating: 4 out of 10
entertaining as it was this was all too predictable. It embarresed me when i watched it because it is so corny, and weirdly unrealistic. and did i mention it is predictable
This film is good kid, real good
Review date: 2003-06-15 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is a very good family film. it's about an orphan played by lil bow wow, his name is calvin cambridge and he is given trainers said to be belonging to Michael jordan, on this inside of these trainers it has the initials MJ, he puts the trainer on and says make me like mike.
then things get good. he is given tickets to a new york game where he is chosen for the half time entertainment show. he out plays one of the best players in the NBA and from there on in he is signed by New york. at first this is for promotion but he becomes a full time player.
This film is good family entertainment it has everything, comedy, seriousness and rapping :P, plus really good basketball action get this film.
THE BEST BASKETBALL MOVIE YOUR`LL EVER SEE!!!!!!!!!
Review date: 2003-05-30 Rating: 10 out of 10
Are You A Die Hard Basketball Fan? Do You Like To See Amazing Basketball moves performed On And Of The Court And Spectacular Special Effects? Do You Like To See NBA Superstars On Your TV? Do You Like To Have Secrets Revealed About The Movie And Other Great Special Features? Do You Like Lil Bow Wow? If You Like These - Then You Will Love Like Mike - BUY IT NOW!!!
Like Mike stars some great actors including: Lil Bow Wow, Morris Chestnut and Jonathan Lipnicki.
The DVD Contains a wide range of special features -
-Audio Commentary with Lil Bow Wow, Jonathan Lipnicki and Director John Schultz.
- 'Off the Hook and on the Set of Like Mike' Featurette
- 3 Deleted Scenes
- 'Making Of' Featurette
- 'Basketball' Lil Bow Wow Music Video
- Music Promo Spot
GO ON CLICK BUY NOW !!! (ITS THE BEST BASKETBALL MOVIE YOU WILL EVER SEE!!!)
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Bow Wow
Jonathan Lipnicki
Brenda Song
Morris Chestnut
Jesse Plemons
Creators:
Bow Wow (Primary Contributor)
Jonathan Lipnicki (Primary Contributor)
Adam Silver (Producer)
Barry Josephson (Producer)
Garrett Grant (Producer)
Gregg Winik (Producer)
Jermaine Dupri (Producer)
Jordan Moffet (Writer)
Michael Elliot (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036011716
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2003-05-12
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 96 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2002-07-03
Language: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired)
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Language: English (Original Language)