Product Details

• Actors: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Doug Collins, Bob Greene, Bob Costas
• Directors: Don Kempf, James D. Stern
• Writers: Jonathan Hock
• Producers: David Falk, Don Kempf, Adam Silver, Curtis Polk, Debbie Bisno
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• VHS Release Date: February 13, 2001
• Run Time: 46 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000056BS6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,564 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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The greatest basketball player of all time gets an appropriate clip reel in this 45-minute documentary, which was originally released in the IMAX format. While you can't simulate IMAX's 80-foot-high screen in your living room, you can still get the thrills and awe-inspiring footage of this tribute to one man's talent and endurance. Much of the original footage was shot during the 1997 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. With great behind-the-scenes footage and terrific game material, the film gets close to Jordan in practice and on the court. And the film includes a number of greatest hits, including his commercials and most memorable dunks. Still, while there are intriguing interviews with everyone from former Bulls coach Phil Jackson to professional Jordan hanger-on Bob Greene, this film seems a little self-serving at times (Jordan's company coproduced it). Also, some key voices from that team are conspicuously absent, including Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Ron Harper. In the end, however, it's all about the highlights--and Jordan's career (and his NBA finale) was one long one. --Marshall Fine

Product Description

The action is on! Michael Jordan explodes on screen in this box office hit - "the most exciting live-action IMAX movie ever" (New York Post). Follow Michael Jordan's last basketball season as he leads the Chicago Bulls to their sixth NBA championship. Michael Jordan to the Max provides a rare glimpse of Michael Jordan on and off the court. Featuring electrifying on court action and candid interviews with Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr, Doug Collins and Bob Costas. Get ready to experience some of the greatest moments in modern sports history from one of the most dominant sport legends of all time.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensational, December 15, 2001

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"luker27" (Brisbane, Queensland Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michael Jordan to the Max (Large Format) (DVD)

This is, in my opinion, the finest video/documentary on Michael Jordan. It is head and shoulders above all of the dunk'o'rama highlight fodder which fills all of the other Jordan videos.

The production values are top notch. The colours are vivid and the sound is crisp. The voiceover commentary is provided by Laurence Fishburne and sets the tone well. Because the movie was filmed using IMAX technology it has a wide view of the on-court action which allows the viewer to take in everything which is happening. The DVD extras are more of an afterthought and do not really bring much to the mix.

As I alluded to before, this film focuses more on Jordan's leadership and his burning desire to win, which is a refreshing change.

Jordan is one of my favourite athletes. It is nice to finally see a production which actually pays him and his abilities the respect he deserves. I highly recommend this film, even more so to those people who never saw him play prior to his comeback with the Wizards, as they will see him when he was at the absolute pinnicle of human skill and ability.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Do you have a big TV?, February 15, 2001

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Hansol Lee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michael Jordan to the Max (Large Format) (DVD)

I mean, a really REALLY big TV? If the answer is no, then you probably shouldn't get this DVD/VHS. Make no mistake: MJ to the Max is an IMAX movie, and you'll be very disappointed when you see it at home. About half of the movie has these really annoying picture-in-picture shots, which take up maybe 25% of the screen, and made me feel like I was watching streaming videos on the web. I'm sure this "technique" worked fine on a 80-foot-high screen, but it definitely doesn't on a regular TV.

In terms of the content, the movie also disappoints. It's nothing more than a rehash of ESPN highlights, except that it is shot at awkward angles and further away from the action. Again, this may have worked on a huge IMAX screen, but certainly not on a regular TV. The movie also fails to provide any in-depth behind-the-scenes material.

My 2 cents: Save your money unless 1) you are a die-hard MJ fan, and/or 2) you have a really really REALLY big TV.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good film if you're a Jordan fan, average if you aren't., May 10, 2001

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Peter - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michael Jordan to the Max (Large Format) (DVD)

I didn't see the IMAX version and I would agree with one of the previous reviews that mentioned this DVD is probably best left for large (5') screens. On a smaller screen, it is annoying to watch the picture-in-picture interviews and isn't any more impressive than a regular NBA Film production.

It was disappointed that the film covered everything you already knew about Jordan. (ie father's murder, being cut from the high school varsity squad, etc.) The behind-the-scenes footage isn't impressive, most of the film is dedicated to oncourt "ESPN highlights" and Jordan talking about his background.

Contains more extras than most sports documentary/films including a director's commentary.

Through all the negatives, it still leaves a warm spot in your chest because you can't help but admire the best basketball player of all time.

Important Note - I could not get the extra features menu to work on a PC DVD!