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Ben Affleck. © 2023 Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports, Artists Equity, and Mandalay Pictures. Directed by Ben Affleck.
Early Screening at AMC Theaters
Some Icons Are Meant to Fly. Nike is the biggest shoemaker in the world but without one person, they couldn't fly high. However, it's not who think it is. It's just an employee at Nike who is about to save and innovate the shoe world once again. This film flies high with a great cast and directing that we have been waiting for since Argo. Sports movies are back on the market and with the latest film AIR, legacy can be still living if done right and AIR does complete justice. Join me back to 1984 where we explore the beginning of a legacy and the rise of the modern shoe era. Story: Sonny Vaccaro and Nike pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, creating a partnership that revolutionizes the world of sports and contemporary culture. Sonny teams up and gets help from Phil Knight, Rob Strasser, and George Raveling on reaching this deal to save the company. One thing that caught my attention right away, was when this film was announced, it was going to be directed by Ben Affleck and his directing here is great! It's his best work in terms of directing since Argo. He makes every scene enjoyable and engaging with humor and drama. Affleck is at his best when there's tension in a scene that will lead up to the big scene of the act. It's very well done and he keeps the film engaging while making the story easy to follow with great performances. The cast is strong in this film and it's nice to see Chris Tucker back on screen! It's also weird to see Marlon Wayans in a dramatic film. However, his role is fitted well and I liked his performance. Matt Damon is always excellent in every role and his chemistry with Jason Bateman is the strongest. Obviously, Ben Affleck is also starring in the film and he was great in his supporting role. I thought Viola Davis wouldn't get a lot of screen time but she had the right amount and she was great. The cast overall is excellent and the story itself is pretty straightforward. The screenplay is very slick and it gets right to the point. Easy to follow and the pacing of this film doesn't drag. It keeps you at the moment and makes you care about these real-life characters. The cinematography is very solid and there are a lot of shots in this film that surprises me for this type of sports film. The production design is very great and I loved the 80s vibe and company aesthetics presented. It feels cheesy but done right. This film has energy and it succeeds in what sports film should do. It's hilarious with its edgy language humor and the speech scene was heartwarming and emotional. It's a simple sports film that delivers what it is and the execution is done right. However, when flying, not everything will land.
I would say the editing on this film was pretty mixed. A lot of fucking cuts but I can't lie that it kept the pacing well. I was disappointed that they didn't show Michael Jordan himself but I respect Affleck's choice not to show him. I still feel like Viola Davis's character was a little bit underused, however, the runtime was justified. It's your typical sports story and you know which direction is going to take, but this story was still enjoyable from start to finish.
I really enjoyed this film due to the cast performances, great directing, and solid pacing that kept me engaged with the film. Sports films aren't that big anymore unless you bring energy and care to the project. This film has the potential to bring back sports film into the spotlight. AIR was such a fun time at the theaters and it's definitely a crowd-pleaser. Please more films directed by Ben Affleck, please!? Only in Theaters April 5. Vizeit Score: "A-" (Share this review with your film friends and on social media! Thank you for your continue support.) Copyright © 2023. Vizeit Studios. All Rights Reserved. Review Written By: Everardo Garcia Jr.
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