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Like Mike (2002) 5.0
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5.0/10 from 14,044 users
Metascore: 47/100
Reviews: 72 user | 39 critic | 27 from Metacritic.com A 14-year-old orphan becomes an NBA superstar after trying on a pair of sneakers with the faded initials "M.J." inside. Director:John Schultz |
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Calvin
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| Jonathan Lipnicki | ... | ||
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Julius Ritter | ... |
Marlon
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Roger W. Morrissey | ... |
Marvin Joad
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Henderson
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Alex Krilov | ... |
Krilov
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Calvin and his friends, who all live an in orphanage, find old shoes with the faded letters MJ connected to a powerline. One stormy night, they go to get the shoes when Calvin and the shoes are struck by lightning. Calvin now has unbelievable basketball powers and has the chance to play for the NBA. Written by Jerry Smith
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 July 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Calvin - Voll am Ball See more »Filming Locations:
First Union Center - 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$12,179,420 (USA) (5 July 2002)Gross:
£1,242,842 (UK) (17 January 2003)Company Credits
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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Heller Highwater Productions, NBA Entertainment See more »
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ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Frank Bernard: Mr. Bittleman?
[Bittleman jumps, sending his chess game flying]
Frank Bernard: Playing checkers, I see.
Stan Bittleman: [disappointed] I was about to win.
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Written by Brandon D. Casey & Brian D. Casey and TQ (as Terrance Quaites)
Performed by TQ featuring Jagged Edge
Courtesy of Cash Money Records Inc.
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Cedric the Entertainer was offered a role but turned it down to do Barbershop (2002) instead. See more »Goofs
When Calvin is climbing the wire, thunder sounds before lightning strikes. See more »Quotes
[Bittleman is playing electronic chess in his van]Frank Bernard: Mr. Bittleman?
[Bittleman jumps, sending his chess game flying]
Frank Bernard: Playing checkers, I see.
Stan Bittleman: [disappointed] I was about to win.
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I RememberWritten by Brandon D. Casey & Brian D. Casey and TQ (as Terrance Quaites)
Performed by TQ featuring Jagged Edge
Courtesy of Cash Money Records Inc.
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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I'm giving this a 10 because in its genre it shines - it really is a great sports movie for kids! Lil Bow Wow is great, very natural, and very likable and the supporting cast all do their thing and make this inoffensive, entertaining, and we found lot of reasons to smile broadly.
With LOADS of basketball any kid that likes the game will be happy - of course, teams and players will change, but this is still really fun.
It reminded me of the old Disney films where magic, or experiments, gave some special powers and poof! sit back and watch time....
Absolutely recommended for kids and parents alike... we all loved this and would watch again.
Best thing I can say is that the kids just wanted to run out in the garden and play ball afterward, which is a pretty positive result!!!