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The Air Up There

The Air Up There (1993)

  • 21% of critics liked it
    (28 reviews)

  • 32% of users liked it
    (19,623 ratings)

It's off to Africa for a former B-ball player who'd like to find a top-notch basketball recruit to help him become a successful coach. Kevin Bacon has the lead in this Paul Glaser-directed film. ~ Rovi

PG,
Directed By
Genres
Action & Adventure, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 7, 1994 Wide
On DVD
Nov 11, 2003

Critic Reviews

  • Brian Lowry, Variety

    Working a bit too hard to send the crowd into a frenzy, the action in this basketball-oriented yarn isn't exactly fantastic, but it is mildly entertaining.

  • , Time Out

    Give or take the odd spot of predictable arrogance, however, it's a good-humoured, good-hearted film.

  • Janet Maslin, New York Times

    Children may find this funny, but the film isn't geared to very young audiences. It includes much more violence and profanity than its PG rating indicates.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    Like the multitude of Disney visitors to Africa before (and after) him, he must learn to respect the noble savages he wishes to exploit. Saleh and his Winabis are not for sale -- at least, not immediately.

  • David Mills, Washington Post

    Neither Max Apple's script nor Paul M. Glaser's direction succeeds in convincing you that these characters live, or that this story has anything to do with any thing.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • danny d


    this was a really fun movie. there were cheesy parts that would never fly in movies now, but it was heart warming and entertaining. i like this flick.

  • Tim S


    Forgot it.

  • Dan S


    Not bad, but very forgettable.

  • Jason O


    Jimmy Dolan (Kevin Bacon), a basketball coach, isn't having that great of a start with finding skillful new players to be on his soon-to-be team at St. Joe's college. However, after seeing a video of an African basketball player who really has some hang time, Jimmy decides… More

  • Curtis L


    Another childhood movie. Can't say it was great.

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