Air Bud (1997) Rank 3 Reviews

kids-in-mind

A boy finds a dog that can play basketball. ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at kids-in-mind

San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)

``Air Bud'' is about a very sincere-looking golden retriever -- Buddy -- who escapes the tyranny of a crazy, money-grubbing clown to find refuge with a sympathetic kid. But the film's claim to originality is that the dog can play basketball. ``Air Bud'' ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)

San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)

It's about a golden retriever -- Buddy -- who escapes the tyranny of a money-grubbing clown to find refuge with a sympathetic kid. But the film's claim to originality is that the dog can play basketball. ``Air Bud'' is the best (and worst) ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)

Walter Frith

Actor turned director Charles Martin Smith (you remember him as Toad in 'American Graffiti' and as the accountant Oscar Wallace in 1987's 'The Untouchables') does a wonderful job capturing expressions from the dog's every move and builds a bondable ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Walter Frith

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)

One of the best-known Stupid Pet Tricks from David Letterman's show has made its way onto the screen inAir Bud-- and the result is a surprisingly sweet family movie.There is only one, ongoing special effect, and it's not created in a ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)

Mark O'Hara

The sequel to last year's AIR BUD, this film expands upon the premise of a dog's prowess at basketball. With a quick opening that does its job moving fast and reinforcing Bud's craftiness and basketball expertise the story unfolds easily and ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Mark O'Hara

Christian Spotlight on the Movies

But wait! To Disney's credit, the story of Air Bud stands as a good example of the type of movie that families expect from their former friend. Here you will find the very character traits that parents worldwide long to see reinforced on the movie ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies

Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)

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Movie Magazine International

About a month ago I saw the trailer to a movie that I thought would be the hokiest movie of the summer, hands down... It was about a dog that plays basketball for a local junior high school team. Yeah, I know, that's what I thought. So, lo and behold, ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Movie Magazine International

filethirteen.com

This likable Disney fare harkens back to the glory days of the studio and brings us a live action film with a lot of heart and plenty of chuckles. The piece, of course, is aided by an amazing animal, Buddy, a dog who shots baskets. And while this could ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at filethirteen.com

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

``Are there ever movies you just hate the idea of going to see?'' Yes, I say, there are--but sometimes I'm surprised. It happened again the other night. I dragged myself down to a multiplex to attend a sneak preview of a movie named ``Air Bud.'' I had ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Boxoffice Magazine

Contrary to the trailers might lead one to expect of this Walt Disney release, "Air Bud's" Buddy the dog never slam dunks or twirls a basketball on his paw--although he can hit a shot from the free-throw line. And that attention to realism is to the ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Boxoffice Magazine

Doug Pratt's Laserdisc Review

A ghost helps the hero get to the NCAA basketball tournament in The Sixth Man , which seems like cheating to us. The 109 minute Touchstone Home Video Exclusive Widescreen Director's Edition (10444AS, $40) is partly a comedy and partly an inspirational ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Doug Pratt's Laserdisc Review

CNN Interactive

Just kidding. That's called an "eye-grabber." I really don't know what to tell you about this movie. I mean, what could I possibly write that would make you say, "Okay. Now I have enough information. I've finally decided not to see that one about the dog ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at CNN Interactive

filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Quaint children's film about a basketball playing dog and a kid depressed because of his father's death. Only Disney could do something like this. rnum=Math.round(Math.random() * 100000);document.write('');RATING (out of 5) Director: Charles Martin ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Detroit News (Susan Stark)

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Houston Chronicle

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Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents

Twelve-year-old Josh Framm (KEVIN ZEGERS) moves to the small town of Fernfield, Washington with his mother, Jackie (WENDY MAKKENA) and younger sister. Still recovering from the tragic loss of his father, Josh is depressed and too shy to make new friends. ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents

Time Out

Young Josh (Zegers) is lonely and sullen in his new home, following the death of his father, a test pilot, in a crash. He discovers an abandoned court on the way back from school, spruces it up and starts shooting hoops. Something in the undergrowth ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Time Out

DVD Verdict (Barrie Maxwell)

Stop me if you've heard this one before. A family made up of a single mother (dad died in an airplane crash) and her two cute children, moves to a new town where they all try to make a fresh start. One of the children is a shy 12-year-old boy who finds ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at DVD Verdict (Barrie Maxwell)

Deseret News, Salt Lake City

The Walt Disney factory continues to churn out by-the-numbers, assembly line movies for kids, and "Air Bud" is no exception. In fact, this one looks like an obvious corporate-designed package. You can imagine the pitch in the boardroom: We ran ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Dr. Daniel's Movie Emergency

Okay, here's the deal. You're gonna giggle, for sure, but, I've always told you the truth before, so why fib now, you know? Y'all know Orson, my dog. He's a sturdy ol' pooch, Orson is. Has his quirks, but, then again, so does everybody else. It ain't ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Dr. Daniel's Movie Emergency

Audio Revolution

Buddy is a golden retriever, who escapes from a cruel owner and finds refuge with young Josh, whose mom has just moved the family to a new town following the death of Josh's dad. Buddy turns out to have a talent for playing basketball, which is soon ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Audio Revolution

Doug Pratt's DVD Review

Although the dog doesnâ��t really start playing basketball until the end, he does finally play in an official school game, a championship game no less, even though he clearly has no grade point average, so Air Bud is not for viewers who question such ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Doug Pratt's DVD Review

Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

Though far from perfect, Disney's "Air Bud" is a delightful surprise. Filmed with enough heart to overcome its formulaic plot, this shaggy dog story is an appealing little picture. Director Charles Martin Smith (yes, the guy who ate the mice in "Never ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

Films on Disc (Stuart J. Kobak)

Stories about boys and their dogs have held audience appeal since the inception of motion pictures. Air Bud has a cute gimmick. Josh finds a stray that has the unique ability to put a basketball through the hoop with uncaninely accuracy. Josh is new to ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Films on Disc (Stuart J. Kobak)

Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)

"Basketball is a metaphor for life" is the message of "Air Bud," the latest live-action Disney family feature, starring Buddy as the title character, a golden retriever with the uncanny ability to play regulation basketball. Owned by an inept, abusive ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)

Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)

A distinct canine motif runs through basketball history. Witness past and present NBA players Fred "Mad Dog" Carter, Tim Bassett, Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson and Joe Wolf. Not to mention former UT Longhorn star Locksley Collie. So it was only a matter of ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin)

I guess it was a pretty good movie, though I got a little bored halfway through and took a little snooze. I like air conditioning. There was lots of popcorn on the floor. ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin)

Steve Rhodes

Then there is the drying conundrum. The dog is a hyperactive wet mop that resists sitting still for more than a few seconds. Solution? The leaf blower from the garage.All of this notwithstanding, AIR BUD, Disney's latest live action film is not a ...read the complete Air Bud movie review at Steve Rhodes

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Air Bud (1997) Rank 3 Reviews

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