When Max fools a gang of local toughs, he finds himself in big trouble. Fleeing from the thugs, Max runs into an old warehouse and bumps into a boom box. By doing that, he manages to release Kazaam, a genie who has been held captive for thousands of years..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 93 minutes
✓ Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
✓ Stars: Shaquille O'Neal, Francis Capra, Ally Walker, Efren Ramirez, Wade Robson
✓ Director: Charles Minsky, Dianne Crittenden, Scott Kroopf, Ted Field, Paul Michael Glaser
The Kazaam (1996) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Kazaam (1996) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Kazaam (1996) is staring with Shaquille O'Neal, Francis Capra, Ally Walker, Efren Ramirez, Wade Robson, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Charles Minsky, Dianne Crittenden, Scott Kroopf, Ted Field, Paul Michael Glaser juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.