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9. Space Jam

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The insight behind the creation of Space Jam captures the magic and constraints of '90s special effects technology exactly. The basketball great Michael Jordan discovered he was acting against physical empty space where animation would later feature the Looney Tunes characters. Jordan dribbling, passing, and communicating with imaginary colleagues and opponent—requiring an amazing degree of creativity and coordination—this behind-the-scenes view shows. Although adults might find it funny to see the NBA player practically playing pretend basketball by himself, it's important to remember that children's limitless imagination created this film a treasured classic independent of its technical restrictions. Jordan's performance merits more praise than usual; he maintained his innate charm and athletic ability while effectively inhabiting non-existent cartoon creatures. His ability to make these exchanges seem plausible—especially in a time when computer-generated imagery was still in its relative infancy—showcases his talents outside of the basketball floor.