Summaries

The big thing in 2005 is a violent sport which can have some pretty serious consequences... like dying.

In this fast action-packed thriller, Jonathan (Chris Klein), Marcus (LL Cool J), and Aurora (Rebecca Romijn) compete in a dangerous, fierce sport called Rollerball. Although, Jonathan and Marcus try to quit, cruel and vindictive promoter Alexi Petrovich (Jean Reno) encourages them to still participate. Petrovich sends his men to attack them while they are on a trip, but Jonathan survives. In the end during a game of Rollberball, Petrovich attempts a public execution of Jonathan, but the question is will Jonathan get revenge.—Clifton Baird

Jonathan Cross, a lover of extreme sports, is recruited by Alexi Petrovich to star in his sportive invention, Rollerball. Jonathan accepts and learns the ropes of Rollerball: The players are on Rollerblades, trying to bring a heavy metal ball into a high goal. Also, there are motorcyclists around to bring momentum to the players. Oh yes, and there are no rules in the game. During his skyrocketing career, Jonathan has to experience what Alexi has found out: Blood brings more viewing pleasure to the audience. So, Alexi starts to bribe members of the different teams to cause more trouble than necessary on the field, and the viewers love it. Only a little later, Jonathan's life is already in extreme danger as well as those of his friends and teammates. In a final game, Jonathan and his team have to fight for mere survival against their real opponent - their boss Alexi Petrovich.—Julian Reischl <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • remake
  • female frontal nudity
  • villain
  • hero
  • evil businessman
Genres
  • Action
  • Sci-Fi
  • Sport
Release date Feb 7, 2002
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States Canada Germany Japan
Official sites Mt2.org
Filming locations Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Production companies Atlas Entertainment Canada Film Capital Helkon Media

Box office

Budget $70000000
Gross US & Canada $18990798
Opening weekend US & Canada $9013548
Gross worldwide $25852764

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color
Sound mix DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
Aspect ratio 2.39 : 1

Synopsis

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