The Last Dance Review: 6 Ups & 1 Down

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6. You Don’t Need To Be A Basketball Fan To Enjoy It

For any documentary to be a success, there has to be a genuinely compelling story behind it. It has to be able to give its audience something to get invested in and something to care about. With the rollercoaster ride that was the Chicago Bulls in the 1990's, The Last Dance had no problems here.

Naturally, with a subject such as this, fans of the Chicago Bulls and basketball in general may be able to take more away from the documentary. Seeing old players that casual fans may not recognise, like Bill Wennington and Toni Kukoc, would obviously be better for basketball fans, but the fact is, you don't need to be to enjoy this series.

Michael Jordan is one of the most famous men in the world, and is a household name just about anywhere. Immediately his involvement makes this doc worth watching, but the story itself is so interesting and intriguing, it almost transcends sports altogether.

The ups and downs of Michael's gambling, Dennis Rodman's partying, and Scottie Pippen's constant undervaluing, among all the other details of the team, come together to make an almost unbelievable narrative that anyone can enjoy.