| Rollerball Review |
| by Eugene Novikov (Rating: D+) |
| Near the top of the list of Questions I'd Like
Answered is why John McTiernan has forsaken us. The
guy did Predator, the Die Hard Trilogy -- three
wonderful films of which he directed two -- and The
Hunt for Red October. He then followed up with...more |
| Rollerball Review |
| by Steve Rhodes (Rating: .5/4) |
| ROLLERBALL, a DRIVEN for the skateboard and rollerblade set, is loud, silly,
stupid and pointless. Fast editing, dark lighting and close-up shooting is used
in an attempt to cover up the lack of a story. The sport, rollerball, a human
pinball game,...more |
| Rollerball Review |
| by Susan Granger (Rating: 2/10) |
| Susan Granger's review of "ROLLERBALL" (MGM)
When Norman Jewison's original "Rollerball," starring James Caan, was
released in 1975, it combined sci-fi with social commentary, depicting a
futuristic world ruled by ruthless, all-powerful...more |
| Rollerball Review |
| by JoBlo (Rating: 3/10) |
| PLOT:
It's the future and sports have become more violent. A new game called
Rollerball features men and women riding motorcycles or rollerblades around a
figure-eight course, trying to grab a steel ball and score points, before the
other team nails...more |
| Rollerball Review |
| by Jon Popick (Rating: 4/10) |
| We've seen plenty of films that feature high-speed chases through the hilly
streets of San Francisco, but nothing quite like the opening of Rollerball,
which depicts two street lugers racing each other to the bay while avoiding
both traffic and pursuing...more |
| Rollerball Review |
| by Norm Schrager (Rating: 1/5) |
| Seeing a movie remake inevitably leads viewers to make comparisons, matching up
new casting choices, storylines, and updated themes. It happens all the time,
as moviegoers may catch Open Your Eyes (Abre Los Ojos) or the original Thomas
Crown Affair on...more |
