Shaquille O'Neal,
Francis Capra,
Ally Walker,
Marshall Manesh (II),
James Acheson
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Being a lone young boy in the 'hood" is dangerous and unpleasant. This is what Max (Francis Capra) experiences when he fools a gang of local toughs who cornered him at school. The gang finds out that ... read more
Directed by: Paul Michael Glaser
Release Date: July 17, 1996
DVD Release Date: October 8, 2002
Stats: 1,802 reviews
Kazaam has got the reputation of being one of the worst films ever made, and with good reason. I originally saw this when it first came out and thought it was awful, and I was 11 years old at the time. The film is utter garbage. I don't even know where to begin with this film. We... read more
I saw this movie on TV a lot when I was a kid, at first I thought it was kinda fun, but eventually it got extremely annoying. Now, I can see it for what it is: a movie about a kid who gets a genie to help him beat up bullies. The genie is played by Shaquille O'Neal, a big, tall... read more
another film i was surprised at mainly because of all the bashing it has had from critics and people and i love this movie i thought it was funny entertaining and fun for the whole family
So bad, but it's undeniably hilarious. The 90s really did have some weird concepts, it makes the 80s look like child's play. At least those movies make sense in their own way. 90s movies often don't even make sense to themselves. This is very much a modern urban version of Aladdi... read more
I laugh every time I see this movie, because it is so bad that I love it. Everyone nows a basketball player like Shaq can't act! By now, people shouldn't care about that, when they watch this movie. Notice on the cover the only critic concenses is FUN! They forgot the NY at the end!
Stick to what you do best, roughing people up on the basketball court, Shaq
Basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal makes an average performance as a likable genie in this dull comedy-fantasy movie.
When it comes to childhood nostalgia I usually have a good recollection of films that I enjoyed from past years. I remember the likes of Hook, Dragonball Z, Mary Poppins, yet I remember little of Kazaam, a very unforgettable film with what I remember being, how would one put it? ... read more
As fairy tale, buddy comedy, family drama, thriller or rap revue, Kazaam is simply uninspired and unconvincing, and Mr. O'Neal, who can carry a basketball team, lacks the charisma to rescue this misgu... Full Review
The movie's producers could use a genie of their own. Surely, if granted three wishes, they could have produced a better film. Full Review
The gloomy psychology detracts from the film's magic elements. Full Review
One thing is for certain: When a genie movie doesn't come up with satisfying wishes, it's a sure sign it's not really interested in genies but in putting a seven-foot basketball player in a funny outfit. Full Review
This is as witless as movies come -- an unamusing, moronic blend of horrible acting and inept screenwriting. Full Review
As for Shaquille O'Neal, given his own three wishes the next time, he should go for a script, a director and an interesting character. Full Review
The story blares its lessons like a shameless after-school TV special.
Prime MST3K material, ripe for the ripping. Full Review
Horrible kids movie. The kid is annoying and there's no clever humor.
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