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Summary: Incredible Michael, but...
Review: I saw this when it first came out on IMAX in Las Vegas, and I was so pumped. And those who called it a moving experience, and Jordan a great person for kids to look up to are right on. The only thing that really let me down was the fact that none of the other Bulls got squat as far as any time on the air...this was strictly Mike's show. The biggest killer for me, and I was sure before I saw it that this part would be bigger than life, was the greatest introduction a sports team has ever had. That is when the lights go down, you see the bulls running down the street on the big screen in the arena, and the Alan Parson's song 'Sirius' is played while the starters are announced one by one. Everytime I ever saw that I cranked up my Home Theatre, and literally got goose bumps every time. Well, in Michael to the Max, we get about 15 notes of the intro, and for me, it was such a let down, that the rest of the show was me waiting for the real intoduction, but it never happened. Thank God I made one copy of a Bulls-Utah game with the whole intro, but what I would have given to have Rodman been one of the starters and got introduced. Other than this personal heartbreak, it is a great Michael moment to be kept forever by MJ fans.
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Summary: Jordan's the man, but this film is weak
Review: I wanted to see this at IMAX, but didn't get to. I'm very happy about that now. I bought the dvd and I gotta say it's pretty weak stuff. Nothing new, same old stuff you heard and saw a million times in the latter part of Jordan's career. In short, this film is a dud. It's like reading a Sports Illustrated for kids that's just a "get you up to speed" type of thing. Lots of praise, no controversy. Where's the gambling, Isiah Thomas hating guy who gave his teammates hell? This movie is all sweet and no bitter and it makes for very boring material. If you want to see a real Jordan video, watch Playground or Airtime (which are said to be coming out on a dvd called "Michael Jordan's Ultimate dvd"). If you want some real insight into the real Jordan, read "The Jordan Rules." But don't buy this Hallmark card movie. Besides, those of us who remember Jordan back in the 80s and early 90s can tell you that he was much more exciting then. Even when he wasn't winning championships, he was more entertaining than this whole Lakers squad is now. But "Jordan to the Max" is nothing to get excited about.
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Summary: Poor
Review: I was disapointed with this video.But this fairly short documentary itself is fairly bland. It follows the Bulls and Jordan during his last season, through the finals against the Jazz and Jordan's career-ending (for now, at least), game-winning shot in which he gave Bryon Russell a spank and then drained that jumper.The best video I have seen is Ultimate street brawls at streetbrawls.com at least that is real but Not much here that most fans don't already know. If you're a real Jordan and hoops fan, wait for the Jordan DVD box set which should have more footage from all throughout his career. This Michael Jordan light, with good sound.
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Summary: The tale of a man and his basketball.
Review: I've always been a huge fan of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls (especially since I live in Illinois). I went to an IMAX theater to watch this documentary. Once I got there, the IMAX screen was huge and looked nice (something that I would later realize was more of a hassle than a benefit). For starters, the screen was so big that you're constantly looking around you just to see the movie. But enough about my personal experiences and how I dislike the IMAX screen, lets get on with the actual movie/documentary(This is a standard documentary to me, but it seems like some people insist on calling it a movie). I have to be completely honest here: "Michael Jordan to the Max" is somewhat boring. Don't get me wrong, it well documents some of the highlights of M.J.'s career, but even a person that said he was one of Michael's biggest fans was sleeping during it. I suppose this documentary is something nice to have to complete your M.J. highlight DVDs, but some might find this thing to be a little boring.
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Summary: He is god
Review: If you are a basketball or ANY sports fan, you have to appreiciate the skill and athletic ability of Michael Jordan. I first saw "Jordan to the Max" at IMAX, it was UNBELEIVEABLE ...He truley is one of the greatest athletes to ever roam this earth. I look forward to owning my own copy of this amazing DVD. Some of the camera angles used in "Jordan to the Max" are very unique and give a whole new perspective of the game. "Jordan to the Max" is truley inspirational.
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Summary: Good, but just rehashed too much stuff
Review: It is an excellent film, but recalls many things hardcore Jordan fans knew long ago. It caters to a different audience, people new to the legendary one. It goes through his days in North Carolina, struggles to win a title, the dynasties briefly, his retirement (and consequent baseball career), the comeback, all the while leading the viewer through the 1998 Bulls NBA playoff run. The most touching part was surprisingly the baseball part, where it shows the human side of a great athlete. Failure can afflict even the most gifted, but it is not due to a lack of effort. The rest, well, I have seen before or saw it live. The coverage of the 1998 run did not have the depth that I would expect. It did not penetrate the psyche of a dynasty nearing its end. Overall, the film was good, a bit on the short side (45 min. or so), with good narration from Lawerence Fishborne. Recommended to anyone who knows little about the legend, the myth, and the man Michael Jordan.
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Summary: Have to agree it's weak
Review: Love some of the action but it is slow and feels like an ESPN interview. The 6th season in review is much better if that's what you want. This is a summary of Jordan with 80% of it on that 6th season. Try Ultimate Jordan for more action and a better use of your money.
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Summary: Larger than Life
Review: Michael Jordan, whether soaring through the air in highlight-reels or examining his life and achievements in more staid documentaries, is always worth watching. This film uses a little of each while chronicling his final season as a Bull. Though it is not nearly as exciting as when viewed on a gigantic IMAX screen, the DVD version retains the vivid colors and crisp sounds that set this documentary apart from others that have focused on Jordan's career. With interesting commentary by people such as Phil Jackson and Bob Greene who know Jordan well, there is more insight into the man than in standard NBA Films type-material, and the flashbacks to Michael's struggles during high school, his brief stint in baseball, and the death of his father, really make the story of his triumphant season compelling. I would highly recommend this DVD to any fan of Michael Jordan.
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Summary: Michael Jordon on the Imax screen and tv screen.
Review: Now I know this sounds odd, but this was rented on dvd. And it stills plays on Navy Pier. So maybe going to your favorite video store to buy or rent this on video or dvd. The movie focuses on Jordon's last season as a Chicago Bull. But there is mention of Michael's late father who was found dead in August of 93. After that Michael retired from basketball.And close to his father's death, James Jordan (Michael Jordon's father) hinted to Michael of retiring from basketball and play baseball. Which Michael did. But Michael wasn't good at baseball and returned to the sport he was good at, that would be basketball in case you have just joined us. Michael Jordon spends the movie making shots after shots. He only misses twice in the film. The first playing on the road playing the Pacers. Which turns the battle goes to game 7. While that the Jazz has ten days rest and waiting to find out who they will play next the Bulls or the Pacers. And it turns out the Bulls win game 7 even thought they are tired. The first game the Jazz win. They Bulls win the games up until after game 4. The first two are in Utah. Then they go to the United Center in Chicago for games 3, 4, 5. Which game 5 turns out to be Michael Jordon's last game at the United Center. The Utah Jazz win game 5 and now thier is game 6 inm Utah.
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Summary: High quality sound mix in a pedestrian documentary
Review: The only reason to get this DVD is to immerse yourself in the sound mix in the introduction when they re-enact the introduction of the Bulls and Michael Jordan at the United Center. That was always exciting for me as a Jordan fan. Hearing it in Dolby Digital 5.1 with the lights out and a flashlight and hearken back to the glory days. Of all the Jordan videos to date, this DVD clearly has the best sound mix. But this fairly short documentary itself is fairly bland. It follows the Bulls and Jordan during his last season, through the finals against the Jazz and Jordan's career-ending (for now, at least), game-winning shot in which he gave Bryon Russell a spank and then drained that jumper. Not much here that most fans don't already know. If you're a real Jordan and hoops fan, wait for the Jordan DVD box set which should have more footage from all throughout his career. This Michael Jordan light, with good sound.
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