Review of Rollerball (2002) by Hans L — 13 Mar 2009
In a homogenized dystopian near future where political parties have been usurped by financial corporations James Caan is the sportsman bigger than the game. The sport of Rollerball has eliminated all social crime and violence being that murder is a permissible and integral part of the game.
It is also designed to demonstrate and reinforce the futility of individual action. When his corporate overlords decide his time has come to retire from the Rollerball track Caan acquires stubborn and inquisitive streaks which help him withstand their pressure and understand the threat of his popularity.
From a production point of view it looks horribly dated but the script and its discourse rings fitfully true. The scene where the national anthem has been replaced by the corporate anthem is particularly prescient.
This review of Rollerball (2002) was written by Hans L on 13 Mar 2009.
Rollerball has generally received negative reviews.
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