Contemporary 'White Men Can't Jump' Remake Misses the Mark.

The 2023 remake of "White Men Can't Jump" fails to capture the energy and personality of the original film, with lackluster depictions of basketball and uninteresting characters. The film's attempt to update racial dynamics falls flat, and the excessive use of contemporary slang and overwrought backstories exemplifies the lack of risk-taking and imagination in Hollywood's reliance on intellectual property. Despite strong performances by Sinqua Walls and Teyana Taylor, the film ultimately falls short of greatness.