Michael Jordan to the Max
Seen it?2000 | 46 min | Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who get choked up at a comeback and people who love a true story told well. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 46 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
This documentary showcases basketball player Michael Jordan's awe-inspiring moves, providing behind-the-scenes and on-the-court action, including footage of Jordan and the Chicago Bulls going head-to-head against the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals. Phil Jackson and Bob Costas are interviewed (among others), and the awesome soundtrack includes songs by Earth, Wind and Fire, Fatboy Slim and Freddie King.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James D. Stern, Don Kempf
- Michael JordanSelf
- Laurence FishburneNarrator (voice)
- Phil JacksonSelf
- Bob CostasSelf
- Bill MurraySelf
- Ken Griffey Jr.Self
- Spike LeeSelf
- Steve KerrSelf
- Doug CollinsSelf
- Deloris JordanSelf