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Air Bud
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Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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Directed By: Charles Martin Smith
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Theatrical Release: August 1, 1997
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Features:- Classic DVD
- Exclusive interviews, highlights, and behind the scenes coverage
- DVD's main menu allow you to jump directly to the action
- Presented in full-screen digital video
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Starring: Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena, Bill Cobbs, Eric Christmas
Buddy, the sensational real-life hoop hound with 22,000 career baskets under his collar, stars in this hilarious and touching Disney comedy critics cheered as "irresistible" family entertainment! When Josh Framm, a 12-year-old boy, finds himself in a new city with no friends, he's too shy to try out for the basketball team. However, while practicing, he meets Buddy, a runaway golden retriever, who surprises him with his ability to score baskets. Josh and Buddy eventually make the school team, and the dog's extraordinary talents spark a media frenzy -- one that attracts Buddy's greedy former owner (EVENING SHADE'S Michael Jeter), who wants to cash in on the dog's notoriety. Boy and dog must keep one step ahead of the brute -- while at the same time rallying their school team to the state finals! Get ready to be delighted, moved -- and amazed -- by AIR BUD, destined to become a timeless Disney favorite!
User Submitted Air Bud Reviews
June 18, 2008
Good Family film!
A golden retriever that can not only play basketball by shooting with his nose, but can later on play football, baseball, soccer, and volleyball. Realistic? No, not at all. A good family film? Yes. When I was younger I loved watching Air Bud, especially the first one right here. This film is about a young boy who lost his father to an accident that needs a friend. Then a dog shows up. Soon he discovers that he can play basketball! And so the movie continues!
This is a great family film to watch. I still do enjoy watching some of the Air Buds. One thing is for sure. If you watch one Air Bud, you gotta watch them all! If you've seen another Air Bud or are just looking for a good family film, this is definately for you!!!
April 6, 2008
Good for the kids
My son really likes this movie, and it is enjoyable enough for the parents to watch with him.
October 11, 2007
Movie for all ages
Air BudIf you don't care for all the violent movies out there now, this is a great movie for the whole family, Air Bud World Pup is another good one. Really enjoyed watching this and I am a senior citizen.
July 31, 2007
Wonderful Story
As a Mother of 3 little ones back when this movie came out, it was a MUST for my granddaughter. It tells a very touching story in a very entertaining way. The message is subtle to a child but very intense for an adult. I highly recommend this movie! Highly!
January 4, 2007
Great!
This movie is incredible. I don't know why some people are mad about the fact that the dog can play basketball. So what if it's unrealistic; do movies have to be realistic? I mean the heart of the movie has a believable touch. Even though the theme of "lonely boy befriends dog and becoms happy" has been used, it's still a great movie. In some parts, you'll laugh (like when Buddy's original owner is chasing Josh and Buddy), yet some parts might make you cry (like when Josh is saying good-bye to Buddy). I found it to be a very touching tale, and I felt that the part where Josh is saying good-bye to Buddy was very touching and noble.
Here's how it goes: Josh is very lonely and sad as he moves to the town of Fernville. He finds an abandoned basketball court and goes there to practice (he used to play with his dad all the time, who died) when he sees a dirty golden retriever in rags whom was abandoned by a psycho clown who abused him. They play together, he sneaks him inside, and his mother finds out about Buddy and tries to get rid of him. The story goes on: eventually Josh gets to keep him and he learns that Buddy can play basketball- very well. When the clown finds out, he takes him away. I won't spoil the ending for you, but trust me, it's worth the money.
The other Air Bud films are OK, but this one is much more deep and touching than the others. To be honest, they get repetitive and predictable. This movie stands alone fine by itself, and can be sonsidered a classic.
May 21, 2006
Air Bud - "Truly Amazing"
I have to say this is one of the 5 best movies I will ever see.
And not just Air Bud, but the whole series was spectacular!
Every family will love this movie, along with the others.
This is a masterpiece and heartwarming movie.
March 18, 2006
Air Bud rules
Very nice movie. I watched it when I was 10 years old and I just loved the Gloden Retriver Bud. It's great, no volence and a must buy DVD if you want something different.
February 22, 2006
Quite Impressive!!!
This is the most excellent movie I've ever seen. These basketball shootings have to be computerized not everybody can shoot baskets all the time. Purchase it.
September 15, 2005
Outright silliness
This is ridiculous! This movie is the epitome of those bloodsucking moviemakers in hollywood! Air Bud? More like Air DUD! If I was walking down the street with a hat on my head and you offered this movie to me, I would so "No thank you sir".
First off, if a dog could jump 7 feet in the air we wouldn't need Michael Jordan. Think of all the children who tried to teach their pooch how to become a professional basketball player (including me) but their dog just licked their leg and left the room. My mother came home with this movie years back, and I asked "Is it Slam Dunk Ernest?" (real basketball playing at its finest I might add) and she said "No honey, this is better than that rubbish". Excited, as you can imagine, I sat down and watched this movie. During the middle of the movie I tried to teach my dog to mimic the fantastic moves he saw onscreen, but he didn't do anything! What a disapointment! The dog was played by a dog named "Magic", and he must've been!!! There's no way a child could enjoy this movie after facing reality (Unless they got George Lucas to give their dog crack)
Ridiculous!
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