A 13-year-old orphan becomes an NBA superstar after trying on a pair of sneakers with the faded initials "MJ" inside them.A 13-year-old orphan becomes an NBA superstar after trying on a pair of sneakers with the faded initials "MJ" inside them.A 13-year-old orphan becomes an NBA superstar after trying on a pair of sneakers with the faded initials "MJ" inside them.
- Awards
- 1 win & 6 nominations
Roger W. Morrissey
- Marvin Joad
- (as Roger Morrissey)
Timon Kyle Durrett
- Henderson
- (as Timon Kyle)
Josef Cannon
- Segretti
- (as Josef Canon)
Kingsley Nwokenbia
- Ngudu
- (as Kingsley Nwokeabia)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaTracey Reynolds' mansion was formerly owned by Orlando Magic guard, Tracy McGrady.
- GoofsWhen Clavin wins the contest his ticket says seat 2 when he is sitting in seat 1.
- Quotes
Tracey Reynolds: Calvin, I think you should stick to basketball. You know why? You can't rap!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Martin Lawrence/Los Lobos (2002)
- SoundtracksHoop It Up
Written by Archie Hall, Anthony Lamar Wilkins, Darrell Dwayne Parham, Dival J. Rivera and Michael A. Jordan
Performed by TCP
Produced by Cutmaster Swiff
TCP appears courtesy of Aquemini/Columbia Records
Featured review
I am not saying this movie is perfect as it isn't. The story is very predictable, the ending is a little too silly for my liking and the villain is disappointing, more to do with how he was written than how he was acted. That said, the cinematography, scenery and music are cool and the film is snappily written and directed. The pacing is also brisk, and the chemistry between the two leads is believable. I was impressed with Bow Wow in his debut, he makes for quite an appealing lead and makes the most of what he has. So all in all, this is far from perfect family entertainment but for some harmless fun I actually recommend it. However, for a sophisticated plot or a milestone of a villain, this may disappoint. 7/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Nov 9, 2010
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Як Майк
- Filming locations
- 166 N Edgeware Rd, Los Angeles, California, USA(As the Chesterfield group home)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $51,432,760
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,179,420
- Jul 7, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $62,274,780
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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