Mark Kermode Reviews Ben Affleck’s Air

If The Shoe Fits

Mark Kermode just reviewed Ben Affleck’s Air out in cinemas now for Kermode and Mayo’s Take and here it is…

Sonny Vaccaro and Nike pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, creating a partnership that revolutionises the world of sports and contemporary culture.

Air is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film directed by Ben Affleck from a screenplay written by Alex Convery. It is based on true events about the origin of Air Jordan, a basketball shoeline, of which a Nike employee seeks to strike a business deal with rookie player Michael Jordan. The film stars Matt Damon, Affleck, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker and Viola Davis.