AIR - Emotional, Inspiring, Powerful

 

AIR is a biopic comedy drama that tells us the amazing story of how a young rookie Michael Jordan got signed on to a struggling shoe company called NIKE. We all know that Jordan ended up getting the deal, but we don't know the datails or the real story behind it - until now! Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon) studied videos of Jordan playing basketball in high school and realized he had the potential to become a superstar athlete. He pitched the idea to his co-workers and C.E.O., Phil Knight (Ben Affleck), and against all odds, did everything he could to make it happen. With the support of his boss, the department heads, and the shoe designer, Vaccaro was able to make an irresistible offer to Mrs. Jordan that would lead to the single greatest deal in basketball history. 

The stellar cast include Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, and Marlon Wayans, but it's Matt Damon and Viola Davis (as Deloris Jordan) who gave the best performances. The film is now getting some Oscar buzz for next year. And of course, Ben Affleck was excellent as the director. 

This is the first movie under Artists  Equity, which is the new production company spearheaded by Affleck and Damon. 

AIR is a wonderfully written film, told in a semi-documentary style that's both emotional and inspiring. Catch it in cinemas near you.     

 

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