Love it or hate it, it can be said with certainty that there has never been a movie "Space Jam: A New Legacy".

The movie features a bunch of cartoon characters as the protagonist, which shows that it is for children. But Porky Pig participated in a rap battle that seemed to be inspired by "8 Mile" in 2002, in which he called himself the "notorious PIG" (referring to the rapper who died in 1997) and pointed out that he predates the Internet and It has existed since 1935.

It is also starring six real-life NBA and WNBA stars, which seems to indicate that it is for teenagers. But how many of them would understand LeBron James' desire to have a steel giant playing center on his All-Star team?

Throughout the "legacy", there are moments featuring characters from the 60s, movies from the 90s, and guest stars who became famous in the 2000s. Many of these moments feel destined to blow through the kids like a point guard, and all the fabrics are shrouded in movie-like craziness. However, if your pop culture awareness is well honed, you may find yourself enjoying this movie on an almost extraordinary level, and unless they watch it again in a few decades, your children will not Enjoy this kind of movie.

Of course, the original "Space Jam" sometimes has a similar adult-oriented reference frame; but because this movie was set in Warner Bros. "ServerVerse", this is a digital land in the lot where all WB content is located. Those obscure things that make you happy, confused, and/or shocked lay the foundation.

Here are some things that only adults will notice in "Space Jam: A New Legacy". Be prepared for a lot of spoilers-and explain the following to any kid in your life who might accompany you to the theater (or curl up on the sofa to watch HBO Max).

Of course, LeBron has his name above the title here, just like Michael Jordan did in the original "Space Dunk". However, like the 1996 movie, the villain team is made up of mutant basketball superstars.

This time, we got Goon Squad instead of Monstars. This team formed by ServerVerse overlord Al G. Rhythm (Don Cheadle) and manipulated by LeBron's game designer son Dom (Cedric Joe) inside the game interface includes NBA and WNBA star players, despite some major upgrades.

Klay Thompson became "Wet-Fire", a mob with aquakinesis (the ability to control water) and pyrokinesis (the ability to manipulate fire). The essence of this character is a reference to the "Splash Brothers", which is the nickname of Thompson and Stephen Curry, because of their ability to "splash" the ball with three-pointers (and improvisations of the old "Bash Brothers" nickname) Baseball superstars Jose Canseco (Jose Canseco) and Mark McGwire (Mark McGwire) in the 1980s.

Anthony Davis has eyebrows, a winged creature with a single eyebrow. Also based on a real nickname, Davis is not only notorious for his skills on the court, but also for the hairy, fuzzy outline between his eyes and forehead.

Diana Taurasi appears as the White Mamba, a snake-shaped creature. The character's name is a reference to the late Kobe Bryant given to her many years ago, complimenting her skills on the court by repeating his own "Black Mamba" nickname.

Damian Lillard becomes Chronos, perhaps the most powerful in Goon Squad. His robot-like face allows him to speed up and slow down time according to his own preferences, allowing him to run a few laps around opponents like Road Runner-although grandma later discovered a way to disappoint him, like AARP like that. This character is inspired by "Dame Time", a phrase Lillard has been using since he was 13 years old, referring to his ability to stay calm under pressure and seem to be able to rush through the game carelessly. control time.

Finally, WNBA Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike is the terrible Arachnneka, a spider-like Goon with six hands, two legs and braids. In the movie, her character stole the ball from LeBron and then bounced the ball off his face repeatedly-in real life, she recently told the Los Angeles Times that she was obsessed with the initial "space jam" as a child .

There are many jokes in "Legacy" about LeBron's nearly constant movement from one basketball team to another. Since his debut in 2003, he has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers (again) and now the Los Angeles Lakers, even though he has won four MVPs and 17 All-Stars. -They, even if it is Al G. Rhythm's joke, it is best not to get used to him too much.

The nickname Baggs chose for King James is "Cleveland", which is not only a reference to his growing up experience in Ohio, but also to his love (and hate) and love (hate) him over the years. Reference to the city.

Interestingly, once LeBron planned to use the "legacy" announcement to break Cleveland's heart again. In 2018, when the whole world was waiting for the next foothold in free agency, a trailer was prepared. According to reports, the Looney character stole the sports memorabilia. LeBron retrieved the memorabilia and appeared in the Lakers outfit. middle. It could have served the dual purpose of teasing the movie and announcing James' new home-but it was eventually destroyed at the last minute.

Your children have probably seen the original "Slam Dunk in Space", and if so, they are also likely to remember Michael Jordan's name (after all, the Lucas brothers used to call him "Michael · Jordan’s Citizen Kane") Movie"). This will help the most interesting scene in "The New Legacy", when the cat Sylvester announces the unbalanced score at halftime, it’s okay because he just Found another great basketball player to join the team-it is Michael Jordan.

After watching the mysterious figure's lower body enter the room expectantly, it was revealed that the cartoon accidentally recruited the actor Michael B. Jordan to help. He looked confused, a lot of popcorn was thrown over, and then he returned to his seat to watch the game over.

This is a funny joke, but you can already imagine parents all over the world saying "You know, from "Black Panther"!" "Creed" movies? Hmm, "Fantastic Four"? No, another one. "Oh, well, one day they will grow up and find it really interesting.

In the early days of the film, we flash back to Ohio in the 90s, when the young LeBron learned the value of working hard on the court—not wasting time on video games.

This is a cruel lesson, but it is based on reality. In real life, from its launch in 1989 to the late 90s (Nintendo discontinued production in 2003), the now-looking original but beloved Game Boy was all the rage. The game we saw LeBron playing was "Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle" in 1990, in which the famous Looney Tune climbed up the ladder and was sucked in by the Mario-style tunnel. At the same time, he grabbed the carrot and avoided Yosemite Sam and Wile E. Coyote. And people like Sylvester.

Decades later, maybe basketball fans can thank LeBron for putting away his childish things. But still throw the Game Boy in the trash can? In the 1990s, most children regarded this behavior as a crime.

If you and your children see "legacy" together, don't be surprised if they have a lot of questions about the people in the background. Why are there two penguins in Batman? Why are there three clowns? What's the matter with that iceman, or those men outside wearing white underwear?

As Al G. Rhythm explained, the audience for this large basketball game consisted of half the "ordinary people" attracted to ServerVerse by LeBron James' social media and half the "iconic Warner Bros characters" who made up their own WB universe. composition.

It turned out to be one of the coolest things about this movie—if it’s undeniable, I’ve done it in movies and TV shows before, such as "Ready for Player One" (which also features the Iron Giant) and South Park’s "Imaginationland" "Trilogy.

Various characters continue to appear in the background of the final scene, from Dorothy and the evil Western Witch (from "The Wizard of Oz") to the Night King (from "Game of Thrones") to Druggs in "A Clockwork Orange." A good feeling, if you notice it keenly enough, in some shots, the same character hangs out with other versions of him-so you get Burgess Meredith's Penguin (from the classic " "Batman" TV show) and Danny DeVito's Penguin (from the 1992 Tim Burton movie "Batman Returns"), of course, these characters are played by carefully crafted extras rather than original stars of.

If your child notices the nun (from Ken Russell's 1971 17th century nightmare movie "The Devil"), please think we are impressed.

There are also many WB cartoon characters in the background of those basketball game scenes-so the kids should be fine, right? Think again.

Although your child may point to Flintstones, The Jetsons, or Yogi Bear, it seems unlikely that children in 2021 will be interested in Herculoids-but the protoplasmic creatures Gloop and Gleep from the 1967 series are there, in multiple scenes Cheers to Tune Squad.

You can see Peter Potamus floating above the stadium in his magic flying balloon (probably looking for the thing he gave you), next to Space Ghost, Jabberjaw, the Great Gazoo, Magilla Gorilla, Captain Caveman and other favorite kids People may not recognize them unless they are allowed to watch [adult swimming]. If they are fashionable, they may recognize "Rick and Morty"; if they watch the 2020 Animaniacs restart on Hulu, they may be happy to see Yakko, Wakko and Dot hanging out. But if they don't know the Scooby-Doo gang and their mysterious machine, then it sounds like your family has some cartoons to watch.

An interesting element of "Legacy" is that Bugs and LeBron must form their team by roaming ServerVerse, looking for the role of Looney Tunes living on the planet with the classic WB movie theme. These sequences are carefully choreographed using classic shots from the above-mentioned movies, and the role of Looney Tunes is inserted through a technique similar to "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". For adults, revelation is gold—for children, some explanation may be needed.

The two visited a DC-themed planet where they could catch a glimpse of Superman and other Justice League heroes when they recruited Duffy Duck and Pig. It is thought that most children understand these quotes. However, after that, they entered the 2015 blockbuster "Mad Max: Fury Road", which received a hard "R" rating and probably won't be with "PAW Patrol" and "Bluey" Take turns to play.

The recruiting team also went to the black and white "Casablanca" world, where "play again, Sam" has a whole new meaning. Although the movie star Humphrey Bogart appeared with Bugs in the classic cartoon "8 Ball Bunny" (and he himself appeared alone in the stunning Looney Tunes star-studded short film "Hollywood Steps Out"), this Legendary actors did not appear in this version (indeed, many of the main stars of these movies seem to have been avoided, possibly due to copyright issues). Although it's wonderful to see the 1942 movie (often considered one of the best movies of all time) gain such outstanding recognition, this scene may dunk over the heads of kids like LeBron.

Perhaps the most enjoyable thing is to visit the planet "The Matrix", where Grandma and Tweety become a pair of villains who are dodging bullets. Then came the planet Austin Powers, where Elmer Fudd became a mini version of Doctor Evil, and poor Sylvester was shaved into the villain’s new hairless pet cat.

As an adult, you might be happy to see Avon Barksdale in "The Wire" as LeBron's serious childhood coach. But it is very likely that the children in your life will be more focused on finding Taz.

Other adult-friendly cameos in "Legacy" include Sarah Silverman, who temporarily smothered her famous stinky mouth to portray a duplicity WB executive. Along with Silverman, Steven Yuan, who was recently nominated for an Oscar (because of "Minari"), is another enthusiastic executive. LeBron’s wife is played by Soniqua Martin-Green, a veterinarian in the "Star Trek" and "The Walking Dead" series.

Then there are the basketball game announcers. They are told via their mobile phones that unless Tune Squad wins, they will always be trapped in ServerVerse. The man in the bow tie is Ernie Johnson, a smooth-sounding sports commentator who has hosted MLB games on TBS, "Inside the NBA" on TNT, and reported in his more than 40 years of broadcasting career. Played NCAA level 1 men’s basketball, as well as some other performances. On his left is Lil Rel Howery, he is an interesting supporting actor known for films such as "Going Out" and the TV series "Rel", and recently stole some scenes in the Kevin Hart Netflix film "Father".

Also worth mentioning is the new voice of Zandaya as Lola Rabbit, and the voice of Speedy Gonzales by funny actor Gabriel Iglesias.

Both adult and child fans of the classic Looney Tunes cartoon will be rewarded for the time spent in front of the cloth tube, because certain moments in "Legacy" are reminiscent of classic shorts.

When LeBron met Bugs Bunny for the first time, the bearded white rabbit pushed a hunter's hat and a shotgun onto the basketball star and insisted that he perform a scene. LeBron underwent some physical changes when he became a cartoon, similar to the "early version" of Elmer Ford seen in cartoons such as "Weird Wobbit" in 1942.

Bags and LeBron also continued to tear up the signs of "Bunny Season" and "Duck Season", and recreated one of the most iconic cartoon scenes in film history: Baggs and the "Bunny Fire" in 1951. Duffy played.

Although LeBron tried to explain his plight to Baggs-his son Dom was kidnapped by Al G. Rhythm and he needed to recruit a basketball team to get him back-but Baggs let the basketball star go through A series of painful cartoon moments. Perhaps the most well-known is the barbershop scene in "Sevilla Rabbit" in 1950, where Bugs shaved and rotated an unsuspecting victim in a barber chair.

There are many other classic Looney Tunes clips scattered throughout the movie, from Marvin the Martian’s "You Make Me Very Angry!" to Coyote’s counterproductive Acme products, to Bugs Bunny digging underground—but these are all Character traits that are more common than references to specific episodes. Somewhere, Chuck Jones is smiling.