Rollerball

  • Theatrical - Wide 2022-11-22
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Synopsis

The 1975 original starred James Caan as a roller-skating gladiator in the year 2005. The 2001 remake puts Chris Klein (American Pie, Election) on those wheels, as well as LL Cool J, in a fast-paced action smorgasbord full of car, motorcycle, and other high-speed chases.

JoBlo's Rating

3/10

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Rollerball

Review Date: Director: John McTiernan Writer: Larry Ferguson, John Pogue Producers: John McTiernan, Charles Roven, Beau St-Clair Actors: Chris Klein as Jonathan Cross LL Cool J as Marcus Ridley Jean Reno as Alexi Petrovich Plot: It’s the future and sports...

Rollerball

Review Date: Director: Norman Jewison Writer: William Harrison Producers: Norman Jewison Actors: James Caan John Houseman Maud Adams Review: Not exactly sure why they’d want to remake this film (there are certainly better prospective adaptations out there) but I suppose...

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Review Date: Director: John McTiernan Writer: Larry Ferguson, John Pogue Producers: John McTiernan, Charles Roven, Beau St-Clair Actors: Chris Klein as Jonathan Cross LL Cool J as Marcus Ridley Jean Reno as Alexi Petrovich Plot: It’s the future and sports...

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