I went to chatgpt and it wrote a better version of the movie.
"Write a screenplay for a movie based around this premise: Sonny Vaccaro and Nike pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, creating a partnership that revolutionizes the world of sports and contemporary culture.
Notes:
FADE IN:
EXT. THE CHICAGO SKYLINE - DAY
We see a helicopter flying over the Chicago skyline. The camera then pans to show us the bustling streets below.
CUT TO:
INT. A CHICAGO GYM - DAY
We see a young Michael Jordan (DANNY MCBRIDE) playing basketball in a gym. He's playing with his friends and they're having fun. Suddenly, a man walks in.
SONNY VACCARO (MATT DAMON): Hey kid, you got some serious skills. You ever heard of Nike?
MICHAEL JORDAN: (skeptical) Nike? I've heard of them.
SONNY VACCARO: (smiling) Well, let me tell you, they want you. They want you to be their next big thing.
CUT TO:
INT. NIKE HEADQUARTERS - DAY
Phil Knight (BEN AFFLECK) is sitting in his office when Sonny Vaccaro walks in.
PHIL KNIGHT: (smiling) Sonny, what brings you here?
SONNY VACCARO: (excited) Phil, I found our next big thing.
PHIL KNIGHT: (curious) Who?
SONNY VACCARO: (smiling) Michael Jordan.
PHIL KNIGHT: (skeptical) Michael Jordan? You mean that kid from Chicago?
SONNY VACCARO: (smiling) Yes, that kid from Chicago. He's got the skills, the charm, the everything. Trust me, he's the one.
PHIL KNIGHT: (nodding) Alright, let's do it. Let's make Michael Jordan a Nike athlete.
CUT TO:
INT. A CHICAGO HOTEL - NIGHT
We see Michael Jordan in his hotel room, sitting on his bed, staring at a pair of Nike shoes. Suddenly, the shoes start talking.
NORM MACDONALD (as the shoes): Hey kid, put us on.
MICHAEL JORDAN: (surprised) What? Who said that?
NORM MACDONALD (as the shoes): It's us, the shoes.
MICHAEL JORDAN: (looking at the shoes) You can talk?
NORM MACDONALD (as the shoes): (smiling) That's right kid. And we're here to help you win.
CUT TO:
INT. A CHICAGO GYM - DAY
We see Michael Jordan practicing with his new Nike shoes. He's jumping higher, running faster, and making shots he never thought were possible. The shoes really are helping him win.
CUT TO:
INT. A NIKE COMMERCIAL SHOOT - DAY
We see Michael Jordan filming a Nike commercial. He's wearing the famous Air Jordans and he's jumping higher than ever before. Everyone on set is amazed.
CUT TO:
INT. NIKE HEADQUARTERS - DAY
We see Phil Knight and Sonny Vaccaro watching the new Nike commercial.
PHIL KNIGHT: (smiling) This is it. This is the future of Nike.
SONNY VACCARO: (excited) And the future of basketball.
CUT TO:
EXT. A CHICAGO BASKETBALL COURT - DAY
We see Michael Jordan playing basketball with his friends. They're all wearing Nike shoes and they're all playing better than ever before. Suddenly, Tom Cruise walks onto the court.
TOM CRUISE: (smiling) Hey kid, you're something special. Keep it up.
MICHAEL JORDAN: (curious) Thanks, who are you?
TOM CRUISE: (smiling) Just someone who believes in you.
INT. A CHICAGO RESTAURANT - NIGHT
We see Sonny Vaccaro and Phil Knight sitting at a table, celebrating their success with Michael Jordan.
PHIL KNIGHT: (smiling) This partnership with Michael Jordan has really revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture.
SONNY VACCARO: (excited) And it's just the beginning. We're going to change everything.
CUT TO:
INT. A BOARDROOM - DAY
We see Phil Knight and Sonny Vaccaro pitching their new ideas to their colleagues. They're talking about expanding their reach and partnering with more athletes.
PHIL KNIGHT: (passionate) We want to change the game. We want to give athletes the platform they deserve.
SONNY VACCARO: (excited) And we want to give people the shoes they need to succeed.
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INT. A HEIST SCENE - NIGHT
We see Michael Jordan and his friends planning a heist. They're wearing all black and they're using their skills to break into a heavily guarded building.
MICHAEL JORDAN: (sly) This is it boys. We're going to do this and we're going to do it right.
CUT TO:
INT. A CHICAGO STREET - DAY
We see Michael Jordan walking down the street, wearing his signature Air Jordans. People are stopping and staring at him, taking pictures and asking for autographs.
MICHAEL JORDAN: (surprised) I never thought it would be like this.
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INT. A CHICAGO HOTEL - NIGHT
We see Michael Jordan sitting in his hotel room, staring at his reflection in the mirror. He's smiling and he's happy with what he's accomplished.
MICHAEL JORDAN: (content) I never thought I'd be here. But thanks to Nike, thanks to Sonny, thanks to Phil, I am.
FADE OUT.