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Like Mike (2002)
Released By: 20th Century Fox Pictures   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: 20th Century Fox Pictures
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: John Schultz
Language: English
Official Website: http://LikeMikeMovie.com
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: 12/10/2002
Cast: Morris Chestnut, Jonathon Lipnicki, Lil' Bow Wow, Jesse Plemons, Robert Foster
Published ID: 236386
UPC: 024543057024, 024543218043, 024543455141,
Plot: Pint-size rap music star Lil Bow Wow shows that he can play ball as well as he raps in this youth-oriented comedy about a young boy whose dream comes true in an unexpected way. Calvin Cambridge (Lil Bow Wow) is a 14-year-old boy, who, since the death of his parents, has been living in an orphanage run by the unpleasantly eccentric Stan Bittleman (Crispin Glover). While the tough but caring Sister Theresa (Anne Meara) tries to encourage the kids, Calvin knows that he and most of the other kids his age are poor prospects for adoption. Calvin loves basketball and idolizes Michael Jordan, but he's too short to be much of a challenge to the older kids when shooting hoop at the playground. One day, Calvin discovers a pair of old basketball sneakers with the initials MJ written on the inside. Calvin is convinced they once belonged to Michael Jordan, but he can hardly believe what happens when he puts them on -- suddenly he's able to make superhuman jump shots and dunks just like a miniature version of Air Jordan himself. Calvin's newly developed talent on the court comes to the attention of Frank Bernard (Eugene Levy), the manager of the Los Angeles Knights, an NBA team having a humiliating season. Bernard brings Calvin to the team as a novelty item, but with the help of Coach Wagner (Robert Forster) and the new kid's can-do attitude, the Knights start to climb out of the cellar and look like possible season champs. However, Tracey Reynolds (Morris Chestnut), who used to be the team's star player, isn't happy to have his thunder stolen by a 14-year-old boy -- especially when he's made Calvin's roommate and de-facto guardian on the road. Like Mike also features cameo appearances by a number of pro basketball stars, including Allen Iverson, Chris Webber, and Jason Kidd. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Excellent Family Movie
Added 10/2/2009

I was looking for something to keep my 3 year old grandson occupied and this was the ticket! Matter of fact we watched it 2 times in a row every time he comes over.
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Charming, with peril-lite occurances...
Added 12/4/2007

Bow Wow plays Calvin, Morris Chestnut is the hottie who plays the foster parent for Calvin, Brenda Song is the Chinese female who befriends Calvin at the home while Jesse Plemons is the geeky, introverted yet very grounded white boy with glasses who gives everyone the best insight the movie holds. They (the preteens) all seem to have this unbreakable, unshakable, special bond that no one can dismember or join.

Calvin runs into these shoes one day (They were Michael Jordan's while he was in the same foster care) and he begins to play better and jump so, so much higher. When the enemy finds out however, they try to assault Calvin and take his shoes.

How low does it go? Very. They try and lock Calvin away so he doesn't get adopted IN addition to taking his shoes away temporarily.

Makes for a decent watch especially for kids. They'll want to see it twice a day for all of the cool moves the basketball players can pull off!

Cover Art: B-
Story: C- (typical boy is poor, boy gets adopted, boy runs into something amazing, blah, blah, blah)
Dialogue: C+
Length: A-
Overall: C+

3.5 stars.

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ONE of the coolest movies ever!
Added 11/29/2007

See bow wow when he was lil bow wow! This movie was a great movie! It has a moral message, huge actors and it's hilarious. This was one of my favorite movies when I was younger and I can still watch it. It's a great family movie. I have nothing bad to say about this movie at all! Check out the prices! They're such a bargain. If you like this movie, here's the 2nd movie; Like Mike 2 - Streetball. It wasn't as good as the first, but Kel Mitchell is in it! And it was hilarious also! Here's another one i'd suggest; Rebound.
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VILE! ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE! 1 OUT OF 10
Added 11/24/2007

This movie went down at #2 on my top ten worst movies list. This movie is devoid of all things good and fails in everything. The story sucks, the characters suck, the humor sucks, and the special effects are very cheesy. Not even the hot cheeleaders will elicit any excitement because of how bad this movie is. Don't buy it if you value your soul and don't want to lose it to the poisonous suckage. If you watch it have someone break the disc shortly afterwards and call a priest to perform an excorcism on your DVD player, your TV, in fact, your whole house.
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Great fun for the whole family!
Added 8/5/2006

This one surprised me. I expected it to be a little more hard, having Lil' Bow Wow as its main star. But BW, as I like to call him now, surprised me! He's a hell of an actor, and has a great career ahead of him.

As the older rappers pull the young kids into their "good 'ol boy" network, I hope that the quality doesn't start to take a dive, as it did, when this behavior was prevalent in the White corporate world. But given that I have not seen that yet, I hope that BW continues in his career to Rap Stardom!

Peace!

MC White said: Ch-ch-ch check it out!!!

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Excellent Family Movie
Added 10/2/2009

I was looking for something to keep my 3 year old grandson occupied and this was the ticket! Matter of fact we watched it 2 times in a row every time he comes over.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Charming, with peril-lite occurances...
Added 12/4/2007

Bow Wow plays Calvin, Morris Chestnut is the hottie who plays the foster parent for Calvin, Brenda Song is the Chinese female who befriends Calvin at the home while Jesse Plemons is the geeky, introverted yet very grounded white boy with glasses who gives everyone the best insight the movie holds. They (the preteens) all seem to have this unbreakable, unshakable, special bond that no one can dismember or join.

Calvin runs into these shoes one day (They were Michael Jordan's while he was in the same foster care) and he begins to play better and jump so, so much higher. When the enemy finds out however, they try to assault Calvin and take his shoes.

How low does it go? Very. They try and lock Calvin away so he doesn't get adopted IN addition to taking his shoes away temporarily.

Makes for a decent watch especially for kids. They'll want to see it twice a day for all of the cool moves the basketball players can pull off!

Cover Art: B-
Story: C- (typical boy is poor, boy gets adopted, boy runs into something amazing, blah, blah, blah)
Dialogue: C+
Length: A-
Overall: C+

3.5 stars.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
ONE of the coolest movies ever!
Added 11/29/2007

See bow wow when he was lil bow wow! This movie was a great movie! It has a moral message, huge actors and it's hilarious. This was one of my favorite movies when I was younger and I can still watch it. It's a great family movie. I have nothing bad to say about this movie at all! Check out the prices! They're such a bargain. If you like this movie, here's the 2nd movie; Like Mike 2 - Streetball. It wasn't as good as the first, but Kel Mitchell is in it! And it was hilarious also! Here's another one i'd suggest; Rebound.
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