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Rollerball
2002 98 min Germany, Japan, United States of America PG-13 18+
★4.1
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: John McTiernan
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Description
In this fast action-packed thriller, Jonathan, Marcus, and Aurora compete in a dangerous, fierce sport called Rollerball. Although, Johnathan and Marcus try to quit, cruel and vindictive promoter Alexi Petrovich encourages them to still participate.
Budget:
$70M
US Gross:
$18.99M
Worldwide:
$25.85M
Starring
Chris Klein
Actor
Jean Reno
Actor
LL Cool J
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2003
— Worst Supporting Actress
Key opinion
The 2002 remake of Rollerball is widely considered a failed project, frequently criticized for its incoherent script, disjointed direction, and stereotypical depiction of post-Soviet settings. While a small subset of viewers finds the film entertaining as a guilty pleasure or a display of aggressive spectacle, the general consensus points to a significant decline in John McTiernan's filmmaking quality.
| Screenplay | The script is universally panned for being shallow, illogical, and insulting to the audience's intelligence. | |
| Culture | The film leans heavily on absurd and offensive clichés, particularly regarding its portrayal of Russians and life in Kazakhstan. | |
| Acting | Jean Reno delivers a competent performance despite being consistently wasted in a thin, one-dimensional role. | |
| Score | The film's high-octane soundtrack featuring bands like Slipknot and Rob Zombie is praised as one of the few high points in an otherwise disjointed production. | |
| Direction | Action sequences divide viewers, with some appreciating the intense sport-inspired energy and others lamenting the ruined execution caused by shaky cam and poor camera angles. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the cast are polarized; some find the performances wooden and miscast, while others find the energy of the actors sufficient for the film's B-movie aspirations. |