If you haven't caught this flick yet, it's the perfect addition to your relaxing Holiday weekend.
It's the fact-based story of how a beleaguered Nike Basketball division who was a distant third in market share (behind Converse and Adidas) was able to secure the sponsorship of Michael Jordan as he began his professional career. And in so doing, changed the world of corporate sponsorship and marketing forever.
Matt Damon, Benn Affleck, and Jason Bateman all do a fantastic job, but honestly it's the strength of Damon's acting which really takes this story into the stratosphere. Great ensemble cast, including Viola David as Michael Jordan's mom who steals the show. Great patchwork of documentary styled footage interlaced in the story (think Moneyball) produces a pretty riveting ride.
If you're the kind of person who loves to hear how deals get done in the big leagues, this story is for you. 92% Tomatometer score. 98% Audience score. Check it out. Many of you will really enjoy it.