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The First Slam Dunk
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Synopsis
Hanamichi Sakuragi is a delinquent with a long history of getting dumped by girls. After enrolling in Shohoku High School, Hanamichi becomes interested in a girl named Haruko who loves the game of basketball.
Cast
- Shugo Nakamura
- Jun Kasama
- Shinichiro Kamio
- Subaru Kimura
- Kenta Miyake
- Jon Allen
- Ben Balmaceda
- Luis Bermudez
- Paul Castro Jr.
- David Cui Cui
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- Jul 28, 2023
Takehiko Inoue’s “The First Slam Dunk” isn’t exactly the first movie ever made about a scrappy high school basketball team struggling to overcome their shared differences and personal demons in time for the big game against their undefeated rivals. It’s a tale as old as…
davidehrlichJan 21, 2023Japanese top gun maverick
saltyhangFeb 1, 2023Unexpectedly, the movie centers of point guard Miyagi, who never really seemed like much of a focus of the series. But it makes sense; he's the guy who carries the ball down the court, and passes off to each other player. It feels like the narrative is doing the same,…
Philbert Dy - Dec 4, 2022
The moment basketball transcended cinema
KentheCriticApr 8, 2024Dear mother, Every year on this day, I think about how sorry I am for being the one who's alive.
tancanJul 25, 2023Can’t wait for The Second Slam Dunk
Regal - Jul 26, 2023
as someone currently missing the nba during its offseason, this was like water in the desert. i don't think i've ever been in a theater with as much sustained cheering as there was during this film. it really did feel like being at an actual basketball game. inoue really…
estherJul 29, 2023Godlike AKIRA-level adaption, that captures everything amazing about the manga, finds a fresh perspective on the material, and does it all with beautiful animation while giving every team member a moment to shine. Plus, it's filtered entirely through a character who mostly…
Justin DeclouxJul 28, 2023My face muscles got a good workout. I was constantly smiling throughout this movie.
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- Jackson lovedThe First Slam Dunk
10/10 This was so good. I really wish there would have been more, or if it could have been a series since they skipped a few things but the movie was great. The use of cgi was perfect and looked really well done. I really liked how they emphasized the story of Ryota and his family. I wish I would…
Jose Sepulveda lovedThe First Slam DunkSlam Dunk is one of my favorites animes and it deserved to have its final arc anímated and the animation of this last match was incredible. I liked Ryota’s story and that they gave him a new background to the character.
Darrin likedThe First Slam DunkGreat animation done to bring Slam Dunk back to life. I haven’t finished the series but this was a good reminder to pick it back up. Was pretty dope to get Riyotas point of view.
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Lynette Cheng lovedThe First Slam DunkGuess it’s nostalgia, cause I loved seeing all these characters back again. The emotional touch to the story and excitement of the match really blended well together too
Skylarrr lovedThe First Slam Dunkthis movie was amazing, i finished the series i think in july but the movie wasn’t on any streaming services so i jumped on this asap and it did NOT disappoint. 9/10
aauross lovedThe First Slam Dunkthis is so beautifully made, the use of sound hello??? anyway, it's always the red haired ones, also, number 11 is my fav for a reason xoxo
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Malique Grant likedThe First Slam Dunkit's good basketball anime, nothing too hyped but still good, and realistic plays
Xian lovedThe First Slam Dunkit has great animation, characters and it keeps you on the edge. it's soo good
Nando Terabyte lovedThe First Slam DunkBeautiful experience and the cgi was competent if not outstanding at points
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Verified Review
I enjoyed it but the main character doesn't do enough as far as basketball skills go but that's a nitpick I enjoyed it for the most part
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Hollyn F
Verified Review
The movie was amazing!
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Heydi B
Metacritic
Sep 13, 2023
I found myself wishing I could watch a real game directed by Inoue, with such careful attention to detail and an acute sense of drama.
Esther Rosenfield
Little White Lies
Jul 25, 2023
Inoue’s film is not just an effective youth melodrama––much as it is that––but a fully sensory action film that deeply understands the raw appeal of its subject beyond wide-angle shots from the bleachers.
Eli Friedberg
The Film Stage
Jul 24, 2023
The First Slam Dunk is able to throw a relentless series of new gambits, twists, and reversals at the screen that will keep even seasoned sports film fans on the edge of their seat.
Ross McIndoe
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