Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam (2021)

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The Teen Titans are visited by the Nerdlucks, the Space Jam villains who tried to capture Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes. Astonished to discover his fellow Titans have never seen Space Jam, Cyborg organizes an exclusive watch party.

Overview
"Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam" is an unique cross-over tv film that aired on June 20, 2021, directed by Peter Rida Michail and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The movie follows the adventures of the main characters of the "Teen Titans Go!" animated tv series as they enter the world of "Space Jam".

Plot Synopsis
"Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam" begins with the Teen Titans - Beast Boy, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Robin, hosting their weekly motion picture night. Nevertheless, this night is interrupted by an unidentified alien force who insists they see "Space Jam", a 1996 Warner Bros. movie starring Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes characters. To diverge their alien visitor, the Titans choose to summarise the film, leading to the Titans becoming the characters from "Space Jam" and retelling the story in their own distinct, humorous method.

Illustrated Parody Style
Throughout the film, the Teen Titans handle the roles of the characters from "Space Jam". Monster Boy takes the role of Michael Jordan, Robin plays the role of Bugs Bunny, whereas, rest of the Titans Cyborg, Starfire, and Raven become Daffy Duck, Lola Bunny, and Tasmanian Devil respectively. They then continue to play a high-stakes basketball video game versus the alien Monstars, while likewise bring the charm and humor found in Teen Titans Go!

Meanwhile, the "bad guy" of the movie is a superfan of the original Space Jam movie. Referred to as 'Nerdluck', the character reveals a fanatical fascination with the 1996 film, which raises a couple of saucy reviews about obsessive fandom, adding satirical undertones.

Connections to Original Space Jam
"Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam" admires "Space Jam" with scenes recreated, character functions, and notable lines borrowed from the initial movie. The movie combines aspects of the initial while infusing the irreverent humor of the Teen Titans Go! Moreover, the movie offers amusing commentary on the popularity and effect of the initial "Space Jam" film leading up to its follow up, "Space Jam: A New Legacy."

Reception
Critics kept in mind that the film will certainly please fans of the original Space Jam movie as it not only brings forth fond memories, however humorously provides the iconic minutes of the initial film. It even includes a joke about the much-anticipated "Space Jam: A New Legacy." However, due to its specific humor, it may not resonate as well with those unfamiliar with the Teen Titans Go! series.

Conclusion
Overall, "Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam" is an entertaining take on the original "Space Jam" that provides laughs, fond memories, and an unique spin on a cherished classic. As an intersection of 2 various animated worlds, it serves as an entertaining review of the initial movie while promoting its sequel, making it an amazing expect fans of either or both franchises, and even for casual audiences.

Top Cast

  • Greg Cipes (small)
    Greg Cipes
    Beast Boy (voice)
  • Scott Menville (small)
    Scott Menville
    Robin (voice)
  • Khary Payton (small)
    Khary Payton
    Cyborg (voice)
  • Tara Strong (small)
    Tara Strong
    Raven (voice)
  • Hynden Walch (small)
    Hynden Walch
    Starfire (voice)
  • John DiMaggio (small)
    John DiMaggio
    Bupkus / Nawt (voice)
  • Fred Tatasciore (small)
    Fred Tatasciore
    Pound / Blanko / Bang (voice)