I managed to watch this at an early screening and I was pleasantly surprised.
Of course most people know Michael Jordan and how he arguably is the best basketball player of all time and potentially best athlete of all time. But I bet a fair few people don't know the behind the doors story of how the most popular sneaker came into creation. This is where Air comes in.
Right from the very start, the movie brings you along for the journey, engaging at every possible moment instead of just telling it to your face. The script was really well written to achieve this.
The acting was too notch, particularly from Damon and Davis. At times you forget they are portraying real people.
It was surprisingly funny at times and whilst you know the end of the story, the movie still gets you routing for everything to work out.
For me, this is the first Oscar worthy film of the year (primarily for acting and screenplay) but credit should also be given to Afflecks direction. Just like Argo, he's got another directorial hit and his hands.
Of course most people know Michael Jordan and how he arguably is the best basketball player of all time and potentially best athlete of all time. But I bet a fair few people don't know the behind the doors story of how the most popular sneaker came into creation. This is where Air comes in.
Right from the very start, the movie brings you along for the journey, engaging at every possible moment instead of just telling it to your face. The script was really well written to achieve this.
The acting was too notch, particularly from Damon and Davis. At times you forget they are portraying real people.
It was surprisingly funny at times and whilst you know the end of the story, the movie still gets you routing for everything to work out.
For me, this is the first Oscar worthy film of the year (primarily for acting and screenplay) but credit should also be given to Afflecks direction. Just like Argo, he's got another directorial hit and his hands.