The Space Jam universe’s cartoonish behavior has moved off of the basketball court. Days after Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring LeBron James, debuted atop the box office, earning roughly $31.7 million domestically, the movie has found a major opponent. That would be director Joe Pytka, who helmed the original 1996 Space Jam starring Michael Jordan.
According to a new TMZ report, Pytka has several issues with the long-awaited follow-up, including its soundtrack and supporting cast. The filmmaker apparently told the outlet that he watched Space Jam: A New Legacy over five separate occasions, as it was too dull to complete at once. Pytka also referred to the film’s soundtrack as “insignificant,” a sentiment he shared about the sequel’s roster of NBA players, including Anthony Davis and Damian Lillard. In short, the director said, “The truth is that LeBron ain’t Michael.”
’90s purists also slammed the new film even before it was released, decrying Lola Bunny’s desexualized new look and its removal of the problematic Pepé Le Pew. Pytka’s biggest concern, however, was New Legacy’s “heartbreaking” portrayal of Bugs Bunny. The character’s controversial ending aside, Pytka said Bugs Bunny “looked like one of those fluffy dolls you buy at an airport gift shop to bring your kid when your business trip has taken too long.”
Back in 2016, Pytka shared a similar sentiment toward the mere idea of reimagining Space Jam. When James was announced to star with Justin Lin (Fast & Furious) attached as director, Pytka advised Warner Bros. to ax the project. “Don’t do it. It’s doomed,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “Michael Jordan was the biggest star on the planet.” He went on to suggest that James had been superseded by Steph Curry—and that few NBA players of star caliber existed on the court. “When we did Space Jam, there was a perfect storm of players and ex-players available—Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing,” Pytka explained. “They all had a persona that complemented the film. There are none around like that now.”
The ball is now in the court of Space Jam: A New Legacy director Malcolm D. Lee, who has yet to address Pytka’s scathing take on his film.
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