Kazaam

A goofy, dated wish-fulfillment romp that's more amusing for its absurdity than its actual jokes.

Directed by

Paul Michael Glaser

Genres

Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Starring

Shaquille O'Neal, Francis Capra, Ally Walker

Tagline

The world's most powerful genie has just met his match.

Overview

When Max fools a gang of local toughs, he finds himself in big trouble. Fleeing from the thugs, Max runs into an old warehouse and bumps into a boom box. By doing that, he manages to release Kazaam, a genie who has been held captive for thousands of years.

How it feels

Absurd, campy, warm and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Family, parenthood, redemption, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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