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Air
2023 R 1h 51m IMDb RATING 7.4 / 10 184K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 1,258 322 Play trailer 1 : 01 10 Videos 99+ Photos Basketball Docudrama Period Drama Drama SportThe history of the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Read all The history of the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand. The history of the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand.
Director Ben Affleck Writer Alex Convery Stars Matt Damon Jason Bateman Ben Affleck See production info at IMDbPro IMDb RATING 7.4 / 10 184K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 1,258 322 Director Ben Affleck Writer Alex Convery Stars Matt Damon Jason Bateman Ben Affleck 442 User reviews 275 Critic reviews 73 Metascore See production info at IMDbPro Awards 5 wins & 50 nominations totalVideos 10
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Review 7.4 184.3K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Summary
Reviewers say Air is a compelling film about Nike s rise and the Air Jordan brand, focusing on a crucial marketing deal. Themes include branding power, corporate impact on culture, and business innovation. Strong performances by Matt Damon, Viola Davis, and Ben Affleck are highlighted, along with the nostalgic 1980s setting. However, some find the story predictable and pacing uneven. The decision to not show Michael Jordan s face is both praised and criticized. Overall, Air is entertaining and informative. AI-generated from the text of user reviews Character development Chemistry Comedic brilliance Direction Inspirational Nostalgic Performance Historical accuracyFeatured reviews
8 trevorwombleSurprisingly entertaining biopic about the rise of a sports brand
Nike are now synonymous with sports and sportswear, and Adidas s great rivals, however it wasn t always that way and this little film explains how they did it.This film started off as a made for streaming movie, small(ish) in scale and with a decent but not spectacular budget. However the casting of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (both in front of and behind the camera) really brought it up to another level. Whilst the final result still feels like a glorified TV movie, Damon is excellent as usual and for once Affleck doesn t seem to be punching above his weight as an actor. This is actually a very well made and acted film, although the slight story may not be to everyone s taste.
Viola Davis and Julius Tannon also turn in a good performances as Michael Jordan s devoted parents. There are also solid turns from Chris Tucker (looking a few pounds heavier than the last time I saw him in anything worthwhile) and Jason Bateman amongst others.
It s an interesting subject matter and I enjoyed the soundtrack too (many 80s songs of my youth) although it does have a lot of swearing so may not be appropriate for all. Ben Affleck is a very capable director and this is another good movie from him. If you enjoyed more recent biopic films like The Founder and Steve Jobs then you should enjoy this. 9 gwzct
Beauty in Simplicity
We need more films like this right now. No agenda. No politics. Just an interesting (and true) story that entertains us. Write some dialogue, grab some cameras, get solid actors, and go to work. There s nothing complicated in this film. There no mystery to solve, no giant set pieces, just a fantastic time on the screen. The 80s are shown a ton of love in every aspect of the film. I am liking Matt Damon more as an actor as his career moves on. He s not above setting his star power aside and concentrate on being an actor and it works so well here. Too much can never be said about Ben Affleck as a director. He s one of the best working right now. As solid a movie as you will ever watch. 8 dmoorejrMakes You Care About Shoes for 2 Hours
Return to form for Mr. Ben Affleck. He managed to get me out to the theater to see a movie about Nike. Not necessarily a shoe guy, however this movie paints the picture as to why people invest in these shoes. The directing was fantastic. Stellar cast. Matt Damon bringing his A Game as always. Chris Tucker just added his magic to this movie. Jason Bateman just being a supporting character was interesting, but his story really added to the stakes of the movie. The pacing was a little off here, and there but the story, and cast really allows this movie to breathe in away you don t worry about the pace like that. Definitely give this flick a chance if you like start up films. 7 breckroyThere was a better film in here, but this one is fine
After finishing this film, I couldn t shake the idea that there was a better film in there. I m not 100% sure, having seen it so recently, what would be needed to bring out that better film, but I suspect it may have to do with the choice not only to NOT center Michael jordan, but to have him as an incidental fringe character in the film altogether. It s an interesting choice to include his mother and her perspective, but it still feels like this is a story about the wrong people. Not that all of these people shouldn t have been included in this story, but that the exclusion of Jordan and his perspective leaves a little bit of a hole. All of that said, it was an enjoyable enough watch and if you live through this period of time or have a passion for the shoes now, you ll probably find it interesting. Viola Davis is of course, amazing. 9 burntoutboyCan Ben Affleck and Matt Damon always make movies together
I managed to watch this at an early screening and I was pleasantly surprised.Of course most people know Michael Jordan and how he arguably is the best basketball player of all time and potentially best athlete of all time. But I bet a fair few people don t know the behind the doors story of how the most popular sneaker came into creation. This is where Air comes in.
Right from the very start, the movie brings you along for the journey, engaging at every possible moment instead of just telling it to your face. The script was really well written to achieve this.
The acting was too notch, particularly from Damon and Davis. At times you forget they are portraying real people.
It was surprisingly funny at times and whilst you know the end of the story, the movie still gets you routing for everything to work out.
For me, this is the first Oscar worthy film of the year (primarily for acting and screenplay) but credit should also be given to Afflecks direction. Just like Argo, he s got another directorial hit and his hands.
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Edit Trivia Though Michael Jordan was not directly involved in the film, Ben Affleck consulted him numerous times to get details on how to accurately portray the story. Jordan s only three requests were that Viola Davis play his mother, and that Howard White and George Raveling be included in the film. Goofs The Just Do It slogan didn t come out until 1987. It was created in 1987 by Wieden + Kennedy to accompany Nike s first major television campaign, which included commercials for running, walking, cross-training, basketball and women s fitness. QuotesSonny Vaccaro : [to Michael Jordan] Forget about the shoes, forget about the money. You're going to make enough money, it's not going to matter. Money can buy you almost anything, it can't buy you immortality. That, you have to earn. I'm going to look you in the eyes and I'm gonna tell you the future. You were cut from your high school basketball team. You willed your way to the NBA. You're gonna win championships. It's an American story, and that's why Americans are gonna love it. People are going to build you up, and God are they going to, because when you're great and new, we love you. Man, we'll build you up into something that doesn't even exist. You're going to change the fucking world. But you know what? Once they've built you as high as they possibly can, they're gonna tear you back down - it's the most predictable pattern. We build you into something that doesn't exist, and that means you have to try to be that thing all day, every day. That's how it works. And we do it again, and again, and again. And I'm going to tell you the truth. You're going to be attacked, betrayed, exposed and humiliated. And you'd survive that. A lot of people can climb that mountain. It's the way down that breaks them, 'cause that's the moment when you are truly alone. And what would you do then? Can you summon the will to fight on, through all the pain, and rise again? Who are you Michael? That will be the defining question of your life. And I think you already know the answer, and that's why we're all here. A shoe is just a shoe until somebody steps into it. Then it has meaning. The rest of us just want a chance to touch that greatness. We need you in these shoes not so you have meaning in your life, but so that we have meaning in ours. Everyone at this table will be forgotten as soon as our time here is up - except for you. You're gonna be remembered forever, because some things are eternal. You're Michael Jordan, and your story is gonna make us want to fly.
Crazy credits The end credits are immediately preceded by captions explaining the outcome of much of the actions in the film. They are also accompanied by scenes of Michael Jordan in various activities, including his 2009 Basketball Hall of Fame induction and Medal of Freedom award from President Obama. Connections Featured in CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #45.26 (2023) Soundtracks Money for NothingWritten by Mark Knopfler and Sting (as Gordon Matthew Sumner)
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Edit Release date April 5, 2023 (United States) Country of origin United States Language English Also known as Air. La historia detrás del logo Filming locations Los Angeles, California, USA Production companies Amazon Studios Artists Equity Mandalay Pictures See more company credits at IMDbProBox office
Edit Budget $90,000,000 (estimated) Gross US & Canada $52,460,106 Opening weekend US & Canada $14,456,279 Apr 9, 2023 Gross worldwide $90,060,106 See detailed box office info on IMDbProTech specs
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