Best basketball movie made plus great social commentary
White Men Can't Jump is a great film, just rewatched it, almost 30 years on, time flies.
As a lifelong basketball fan and hooper, this film captures everything that made me get into ball at just that time, the early 90s, when everything felt cool and fresh.
This film might not be as sophisticated in terms of basketball as others, but it captures the feel of spending your days on the court better than anything.
It's also just a funny and engaging movie. There are several subplots here, such as not wanting to grow up, race relations, sex, love and relationships.
What I like about it is that it's never preachy, but is real, white vs black and the culture clash is shown not told. It doesn't have a sappy ending, but an ambigious one, which again makes it surprisingly bold.
I liked it.
As a lifelong basketball fan and hooper, this film captures everything that made me get into ball at just that time, the early 90s, when everything felt cool and fresh.
This film might not be as sophisticated in terms of basketball as others, but it captures the feel of spending your days on the court better than anything.
It's also just a funny and engaging movie. There are several subplots here, such as not wanting to grow up, race relations, sex, love and relationships.
What I like about it is that it's never preachy, but is real, white vs black and the culture clash is shown not told. It doesn't have a sappy ending, but an ambigious one, which again makes it surprisingly bold.
I liked it.
- rehams
- Jan 4, 2025