FuzzyTagz
If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.
Brainsbell
The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.
Paynbob
It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
keith-774
Sometimes I wonder about reviewers. Too many reviewers here focus on the fact that The Air Up There isn't Academy Award material. Tough bananas you party poopers! The Air Up There is one of my favorite popcorn movies. What's a popcorn movie? It's a movie you can enjoy mid-afternoon with your family when you want to avoid the rest of the world for a couple of hours (the modern descendant of matinée movies). The fictional Winabi tribe and African actors and actresses were absolutely charming playing a tribe whose life is considerably simpler than the average American family's. They're happy! and that makes connecting with them when simple crises arise much simpler. The movie is your standard underdog-takes-the-day movie with moral messages about prejudice, commitment, greed, duty, and family. A fun and enjoyable watch for people looking to rest for a moment. And what can I say to the gratefully few miserable, self-important reviewers on this list but, "lighten up!"
Angel Sweet
This deserved a lot higher rating than the average ratings.... I watched this out of curiosity and I simply loved it.... It is actually one of those movies that will enhance your life after you watch... I am not certain of how accurate it is in capturing the African culture... but still quite a treat to watch.... watch it you will not be disappointed ... The plot was good... The acting was excellent... it is a family night classic. Kevin Bacon is an excellent actor. Everything just came together in a nice way. This a movie I would buy the DVD for just to have it in my collection. I maybe carrying on about this a lot. But there are guidelines to write this review and I want to inform the public so they will try and see this movie.
Lee Eisenberg
As someone who's never really been into sports, "The Air Up There" hardly seems like the sort of movie that I would like, but I did. When basketball talent scout Jimmy Dolan (Kevin Bacon) goes to Kenya to recruit a new player, he ends up finding Saleh, a chief's son whose skills exceed what anyone could have imagined. But before he moves to the states, there are some things that both sides are going to have to deal with.This movie is interesting mainly for two reasons: it's good to see a sports movie that's not all about machismo, and a movie that looks at Kenyan culture (not one that we usually get to see). The movie isn't really any kind of masterpiece, but it never pretends to be one. There are some scenes that look like they were thrown in for comic relief (namely the goat milk). Pretty interesting.
ma-cortes
The movie talks upon an assistant basketball trainer called Jimmy Dolan(Kevin Bacon)who seeing a documentary observes an b-ball African player.Then he heads toward Africa hoping to recruit him in the biggest US team.He's a giant and talented called Saleh but doesn't want to leave the tribe because is the throne's heir.The tribe is constituted by a natives type Massai.Then they make a wager playing one team against another.Besides the protagonist will must surpass hardships proofs with purport of converting in warrior and can to play in tribe's team. The picture is an amused sports comedy with agreeable and likable interpretation of its principal starring.Argument sometimes is a little ridiculous and absurd and utilizes tired stereotypical however the film is entertained and funny.Besides there are a slight exposition about habits and customs of the tribe,where is seen as the cows are essential in their life and particulars ceremonies,rites,dances and marriage ceremony. Plus has an exciting and moving final tournament that is truly exciting ,being the end climatic game the highlight film. Jolly and lively music with African sound by David Newman. Glimmer and colorfully cinematography is by Dick Pope(Mike Leigh's photographer)as is reflected in spectacular African outdoors. The motion picture is accurately directed by Paul Michael Glaser(Starsky and Hutch).The flick will like to basketball interested. Rating :Average but bemused.
