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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 --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition.

Additional features
In a 21-minute feature, the filmmakers (but not Jordan himself) discuss various aspects of Michael Jordan to the Max, particularly how Matrix-style technology was used to film one of Jordan's signature moves--a dunk launched from the free-throw line. The computer graphics are displayed more closely in a 2-minute segment "Michael Jordan Bullet Time Slam Dunk."

From the Back Cover
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 sports history from one of the most dominant sports legends of all time. Featuring hit songs by Fatboy Slim, Earth Wind & Fire, Freddie King, and others. 47 minutes.