Synopsis: Story of the Player who was BIGGER Than The Game. It's sometime in the future. Rollerball is a 1975 science fiction sports film directed and produced by Norman Jewison. The only way science-fiction of this sort makes sense is as a comment on the society for which it's intended, and the only way "Rollerball" would have made sense is a satire of our national preoccupation with televised professional sports, particularly weekend football. He resists, and the authorities decide he must be stopped -- whatever the cost. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Plot Summary submission guide. Towards the end, Jonathan is the last mobile member of the Houston team. In a futuristic society where corporations have replaced countries, the violent game of Rollerball is used to control the populace by demonstrating the futility of individuality. After a bloody match which sees all of his teammates killed or injured, Jonathan takes a victory lap as the crowd chants his name, first softly, then louder, and finally as a roar while Mr. Bartholomew hastily exits the stands. Read more about this topic: Rollerball (1975 film), Ends in themselves, my letters plot no change;They carry nothing dutiable; they wontAspire, astound, establish or estrange.Philip Larkin (19221986), There saw I how the secret felon wrought,And treason labouring in the traitors thought,And midwife Time the ripened plot to murder brought.Geoffrey Chaucer (1340?1400), But, when to Sin our byast Nature leans,The careful Devil is still at hand with means;And providently Pimps for ill desires:The Good Old Cause, revivd, a Plot requires,Plots, true or false, are necessary things,To raise up Common-wealths and ruine Kings.John Dryden (16311700). Jonathan is injured and Ridley has to leave him behind. In 2005, the new sport of Rollerball, an extraordinarily violent extension of roller derby involving motorcycles and a metal ball, becomes hugely popular in many countries. But one of his best is also one of his least remembered and strangest films - Norman Jewison's dark-future sports epic ,Rollerball from 1975. Jonathan makes his way to Geneva to access the world's repository of all human knowledge, a central supercomputer known as "Zero," only to find its memory corrupted. By virtue of his stellar performance over the years, Jonathan has become the most recognizable Rollerballer in history; civilians all over the world recognize him on sight. Jonathan's fame made him an individual, rising above the team. Summaries (3) Summaries The big thing in 2005 is a violent sport which can have some pretty serious consequences. The executives' meeting reveals why they are demanding Jonathan's retirement: Rollerball was conceived not merely to slake bloodlust, but to demonstrate the futility of individualism. In a world where ruthless corporations reign supreme, this vicious and barbaric "sport" is the only outlet for the pent-up anger and frustrations of the masses. [citation needed] Chicago Sun-Times reviewer Roger Ebert called it "an incoherent mess, a jumble of footage in search of plot, meaning, rhythm and sense". "[9] On Metacritic the film has a score of 14 out of 100 based on reviews from 28 critics, indicating "overwhelming dislike". They say people made of metal cant go through the time machine but one of the robots does. The film features cameo appearances by Pink, Slipknot, and Shane McMahon. In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game. James Caan dominates the story as the super-achieving Jonathan, a counter-culture athlete so successful that he upends the reason for the brutal sport entirely and threatens the establishment. Knowles was also one of the people who read the original first draft of the script (one that McTiernan rejected) and he said that it was an amazing script which solved all the problems of the original film. Synopsis It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. A brief synopsis of each potential opponent is offered and, if they fancy their chances, players can put down a . [7] It stars James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn and Ralph Richardson. [citation needed], The film was a box-office flop, earning a worldwide total of $25.9million compared to a production budget of $70million. Affiches de cinma par format : 40x60cm - 60x80cm - 120x160cm - Belge - Lithographie The score was released, but the soundtrack was not. Immediately following this Jonathan then starts to freely skate around the track in silent victory, and the coaches and fans of both teams start chanting "Jon-a-than! This revised and updated new edition of a best-selling text .. The highly paid Marcus and Jonathan are teamed with low-paid locals, who are often severely injured in the game. 8th! The final match devolves into a gladiatorial fight. Also, there are motorcyclists around to bring momentum to . Last edited on 11 November 2022, at 22:32, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Jewison is Outraged by Reaction to 'Rollerball', "Andre Previn - Rollerball (Original Soundtrack Recording)", MGM Interactive to showcase deep games lineup, Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rollerball_(1975_film)&oldid=1121365879, This page was last edited on 11 November 2022, at 22:32. After another impressive performance in Houston's season-ending victory over the Madrid team, Energy Corporation chairman Mr. Bartholomew (John Houseman) congratulates the team and announces that the corporation, running out of ways to properly reward their champion, will feature Jonathan in a "multivision" special devoted to his career. Rollerball was released on February 8, 2002. With a moment's pause, Jonathan releases his opponent, slowly gets to his feet, and painfully makes his way to the goal, scoring the only point of the game, leaving the final score Houston 1, New York 0. Riche et clbre, Jonathan mne la grande vie avec son collgue Marcus, tout en poursuivant une liaison secrte avec sa coquipire Aurora. In the beginning, Jonathan, the team's star player and the poster child of promoter Alexi Petrovich, is enamored by the high-octane sport, the popularity, sports cars, and his female teammate Aurora. 25/57 . Naturally, the final game quickly loses all semblance of order as players are incapacitated or killed in short order. Jonathan refuses, and requests to see his former wife Ella, who had been taken from him some years earlier by a corporate executive who wanted her for himself. [15][16] McTiernan (who was released in 2014) had been in a disagreement with Roven about what type of film Rollerball should be, and had hired Pellicano to investigate Roven's intentions and actions.[17]. Marcus Ridley invites NHL hopeful Jonathan Cross to join him playing for the Zhambel Horsemen in Kazakhstan. Jonathan is soon the only player left on the track for Houston, while a skater and a biker remain from New York. Rollerball (2002) Plot. In 1997, Z-Axis Games was developing an official Rollerball video game adaptation based on the film As part of MGM Interactive video game showcase lineup. The central concept behind the movie was to be an individual, not a sheep. . For more than fifty years, Rolling Stone magazine has been the defining voice in musical journalism. The film's synopsis read as The big thing in 2005 is a violent sport which can have some pretty serious consequences like dying."The technical crew of the film includes ric Serra (as Eric Serra) for music direction, Steve Mason for cinematography, and Robert K. Lambert, John Wright for editing. "[citation needed], In 2013, director John McTiernan was sent to federal prison for making a false statement to an FBI investigator in February 2006 about his hiring the private investigator Anthony Pellicano to illegally wiretap Charles Roven, the producer of the film, around August 2000. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor is performed on organ by Simon Preston during the opening title sequence and again at the final scene, bookending the film. Some of the action scenes were also longer in the original cut and/or edited differently or re-shot, such as the opening scene in San Francisco which was partially re-shot after the original version of it was considered to be too confusing due to the editing. He later tries to access some books from a library, but finds that the books have been classified, transcribed, and stored in one of the major corporate computer banks. THE OLD GODS AND THE NEW. The release date was then pushed back from May to July 13, 2001, by MGM to test the movie again, hoping that they would find the right audience for it. The year is 2018. "[20] Jonathan Rosenbaum of The Monthly Film Bulletin panned Rollerball as "A classic demonstration of how several millions of dollars can be unenjoyably wasted this glib fable seems to be aiming at a simplified version of A Clockwork Orange without any intimations of wit or satire to carry the vague moralistic message. Add to Cart. The man who has been the champion player for over ten years has become too good, and the corporation, apprehensive of his skill and popularity, wants him to retire. There are no wars. Johnathan Cross, a lover of extreme sports, is recruited by Alexi Petrovich to star in his sportive invention, Rollerball. The film revolves around the struggle of Jonathan to understand why he faces so much pressure to retire, which he ponders at his Texas ranch with his personal coach and his corporation-provided concubine. "[22], TV Guide gave the film three out of four stars; it said "the performances of Caan and Richardson are excellent, and the rollerball sequences are fast-paced and interesting. . After much personal introspection, and further delving into the true nature of the corporations that run the world, Jonathan decides he is going to play in the game despite the obvious dangers. It's not funny at all and, not being funny, it becomes, instead, frivolous. However, one player, Jonathan E., rises to the top, fights for his personal freedom, and threatens the corporate control. Only a little later, Jonathan's life is already in extreme danger as well as those of his friends and teammates. like dying. UPC. Discussion about Rollerball [Page 46] at the GodlikeProductions Conspiracy Forum. [15] Adagio in G minor by Albinoni/Giazotto, and the Largo movement from Shostakovich's Symphony No. During his skyrocketing career, Jonathan has to experience what Alexi has found out: Blood brings more viewing pleasure to the audience. This would give the studio more time to devise a better marketing strategy and allow McTiernan to do re-shoots and to re-edit the film for a PG-13 rating, in an attempt by the studio to get a wider audience to see the film. McTiernan shot two weeks of additional footage in late 2001 to clarify certain scenes, especially the film's ending, and also cut down the violence and all the nudity.[3][4][5]. Some of the scenes that were cut for the PG-13 rating, but were never put back even in later DVD and Blu-ray so called R rated versions of the film, include lots more blood in all the Rollerball scenes and parts like skulls getting smashed, bones getting broken, teeth flying out, a scene where Aurora is topless and walks towards Jonathan in the locker room originally didn't have a shadow over her (this was added in post production to cover her up for the PG-13 rating), their sex scene was also longer, and so was their conversation while they are lying down in a sauna. Audiences who saw the film so loved the action of the game that Jewison was contacted multiple times by promoters, requesting that the "rights to the game" be sold so that real Rollerball leagues might be formed. The site's consensus reads: "In Rollerball, social commentary collides with high-speed action and the audience is the winner. The Semi-final match of Houston vs. Tokyo is played with limited penalties and limited substitutions in the hope Jonathan will be injured and forced out before the championship game. The climax is an event that changes the course of a story, for better or worse. The biker charges, and Jonathan knocks him off the bike and pins the biker down. ROLLERBALL SYNOPSIS The year is 2018. At the 2002 Stinkers Bad Movie Awards, the film won the awards for Worst Director (McTiernan), Worst Remake, and Worst Female Fake Accent (Romijn-Stamos). Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Plot Summary submission guide. Rollerball Synopsis. [citation needed], The original score by Brian Transeau was also removed, purportedly because it sounded "too Arabic", and was replaced with a new score by ric Serra. By Amelia Freer. Mr. Bartholomew emphasizes the benefits of corporate-run society and the importance of respecting executive decisions, but does not reveal why the directorate wants Jonathan to retire. The release date was then pushed back again from August all the way to February 2002, due to all the post production work causing delays. Along with teammates Marcus and Aurora (Romijn-Stamos), Jonathan is living the high life -- fame, money, incredible cars -- all for giving viewers what they want: a dangerous game packed with visceral thrills, breakneck speed, and head-slamming action. [10] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade B on scale of A to F.[11], Time Out's Trevor Johnson described it as "a checklist shaped by a 15-year-old mallrat: thrashing metal track, skateboards, motorbikes, cracked heads and Rebecca Romijn with her top off". He used the "Rollerball" name as his nickname. #3 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Plot Summary: Upon arrival at a mental institution, a brash rebel rallies the patients together to take on the oppressive Nurse Ratched, a woman more a dictator than a nurse. In speaking directly with Bartholomew, the corporate Chair, Jonathan learns that the profile is being designed by the Corporation for him to announce his retirement, despite he himself having no thoughts of retirement being at the top of the sport. Before players enter a battlefield they are given the opportunity to place bets against the elite soldiers they may encounter. Two players remain from New York. "Rollerball" is an incoherent mess, a jumble of footage in search of plot, meaning, rhythm and sense. Although the movie was rebooted in 2002, the original version starring James Caan has always been a firm favourite in my collection of movies and to get to see the movie on Blu-ray is only making us more excited here at Blazing Minds for its . The Organised Cook. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 3% based on 117 reviews, with an average rating of 2.55/10. There was jeering in the theater," Knowles said. Be the first to review this product. In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist. Jonathan Cross (Klein) is an all-American hotshot, the most popular player in the fastest and most extreme sport of all time: Rollerball. Jon captures a wildling, named Ygritte. [7] It stars James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn and Ralph Richardson. [citation needed], Speedball and its sequel Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe are said to have been heavily inspired by Rollerball,[33] though Bitmap Brothers co-founder Mike Montgomery denies this, saying Speedball's similarities to the film are more of a coincidence. Be the first to contribute! The defending championship team, the Houston team led by the determined ten-year veteran Johnathan E., is looking to repeat as champions. Also, some of the other music was changed or removed from the first cut of the film. Theon seizes control of Winterfell. It is based on the 1975 film, rather than the 2002 remake of the same name. Full Review Brad. Ultimately, Rollerball gets by on its sheer monolithic quality - an abundance of quantity. The big thing in 2005 is a violent sport which can have some pretty serious consequences like dying. It was a box office bomb, it grossed $25 million against production budget of $70 million. Summoned to the filming of his televised special, he struggles with Daphne and the host. Or 4 payments of $19.08 with. Synopsis: The newest star of "Rollerball," a brutal hybrid of polo and inline skating, is so immensely popular that the owner of the franchise plots to have him murdered on the playing court. The actual game of Rollerball is innovative, involving motorcycles, rollerskates and body armor. Klein makes for a bland hero. That is, to make a name for yourself and rise above the herd. It emphasized team over individuals. "[25] On Metacritic the film has a score of 56 out of 100 based on reviews from 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews. Discussion about Rollerball [Page 47] at the GodlikeProductions Conspiracy Forum. Rollerball (1975) Plot. Jonathan realizes his wife's visit was set up by the Executives, and erases a long-cherished movie of the two of them, stating, "I just wanted you on my side." The current world order emerged out of the Corporate Wars. Not even John Houseman's fine performance as a villainous corporate director is sufficient to make 'Rollerball' tolerable. To entertain and divert the bored masses, the sport of Rollerball -- a cross between hockey, roller derby, and motocross -- has been invented and become wildly popular. Alita's appearance is that of a beautiful young woman of average height with shoulder-length dark hair. "[21], James Monaco wrote that Rollerball "like most paranoid fantasies offers no hope: If James Caan can't beat the system, who can? [14], The creator of Rollerball, science fiction author William Harrison, said, "I've never watched the 2002 incarnation of Rollerball, and have no interest in it. Synopsis by Jason Buchanan In the year 2018 violence has been outlawed and corporations have replaced government as the ruling party following the demise of politics. Jonathan's friend and former coach Cletus, now an Energy executive, warns him that the Executive Committee is afraid of him, though he cannot find out why. Although the first draft of the script was considered by many to be very good and even superior to the original film, director John McTiernan didn't like it because it focused more on social commentary, while he thought that the audience would like to see more of the Rollerball scenes. The sport of Rollerball is a cross between hockey, roller derby, football, motocross and gladatorial combat played against a social backdrop of monopolistic mega-corporations that control entire . A remake of the 1975 film of the same name, based on William Harrison's short story Roller Ball Murder, the film stars Chris Klein, Jean Reno, LL Cool J, Rebecca Romijn and Naveen Andrews. He is the greatest rollerball player in the world, a game that is played exactly like the sportsball of today except that they use roller skates and motorcycles and a giant . Synopsis [13], The game of Rollerball was so realistic that the cast, extras, and stunt personnel played it between takes on the set. [12] The film's lead, Chris Klein, was also a subject of criticism and ridicule, being referred to as a bland hero. Other Formats. Jonathan Cross est joueur toile de Rollerball, un sport extrme spectaculaire qui exige autant de rapidit que de dextrit. Rollerball Synopsis In this fast action-packed thriller, Jonathan, Marcus, and Aurora compete in a dangerous, fierce sport called Rollerball. [9], Although Rollerball had a largely American cast, a Canadian director, and was released by the American company United Artists,[10] it was produced in London and Munich.[11][12]. Product Identifiers. The story begins with Robinson Crusoe describing his early life in York, England. After an accident almost kills Aurora, Jonathan and Ridley decide that they need to flee the country to save their lives. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Reception 5 Controversy 6 Soundtrack 7 References Mr. Bartholomew later reveals to Jonathan that the corporate executives want him to retire, and offers Jonathan a lavish retirement package including an incentive package featuring "privileges," the currency of the society, asking him to announce his retirement on his televised special. Scenes were also filmed at Fawley Power Station, near Southampton. In a futuristic society where corporations have replaced countries, the violent game of Rollerball is used to control the populace by demonstrating the futility of individuality. Synopsis. There is no crime. All science-fiction can be roughly divided into two types of nightmares. Following the negative test screenings, MGM ordered massive re-shoots and re-edits to be done on the film in the middle of 2001. But Jonathan and Ridley eventually discover that the cynical Alexi and his opportunistic assistant, Sanjay, have a vested interest in keeping the game as popular as possible, through planned gory "accidents" and ensuring that Jonathan and Ridley cannot quit the team and remain high-profile stars. In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game. Although Romeo and Juliet's romance had been forbidden, it . Plot Summary Provoked by Iago, a jealous Roderigo tells Brabantio of Othello's secret affair and marriage to his daughter Desdemona. As the cheering reaches a climax, the movie cuts to a sudden still of Jonathan, against the same music that opened the film, the Toccata from Bach's iconic Toccata and Fugue in D minor. This 70s classic had no idea how relevant it would be in . With the absence of war or conflict, a forcibly passive population's bloodlust is satisfied by a brutal new sport known as Rollerball. Johnathan's rebellious quest will not come out with complications, both for him and his teammates, after he decides to continue playing despite Bartholomew's threats. Movies of the 1970s by Plot V 32%. After realizing that they shot the original version of the scene to look too dark, filmmakers had to return and re-shoot the entire sequence, delaying the movie's release for six months. The screenplay, written by William Harrison, [8] adapted his own short story "Roller Ball Murder", which had first appeared in the September 1973 issue of Esquire. In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game. The sequence where Jonathan E. visits Geneva to consult with Zero the supercomputer concerning corporate decisions features exterior shots of the Palace of Nations. After a violent struggle in front of Mr. Bartholomew's box, Jonathan kills the skater and takes the ball. Some of the other similar edits that were done on more graphic scenes in the film include digitally replacing blood spurts with sweat. There is no crime and there are no more wars. An instructor insists on teaching the Houston team how to counter the Tokyo team's unorthodox martial arts skills, but the team, brimming with confidence, drowns him out with chants of "Houston!" There is only the Game. The screenplay, written by William Harrison,[8] adapted his own short story "Roller Ball Murder", which had first appeared in the September 1973 issue of Esquire. The only way to enjoy it, I suppose, is to cheer at the rollerball game's mayhem. ", first in a whisper and then gradually getting louder and louder as Jonathan continues to circle the track. Titre de film, acteur, ralisateur . Rollerball is a 2002 American science fiction sports film directed by John McTiernan. Hardback. Last edited on 11 December 2022, at 05:37, Learn how and when to remove this template message, John McTiernan Criminal charges, felony conviction, and incarceration, "The Way 'Rollerball' Bounces - Page 2 - Los Angeles Times", "ROLLERBALL to be gutted to PG-13 and released Feb. Jonathan gives advice to a group of up-and-coming Rollerball players, emphasizing the importance of skill and technique. Some of the cuts were made because MGM thought the movie was "too Asian". This recognition is problematic for the hegemonic corporations. [citation needed]. On orders from the studio, around 30 minutes were cut out of the original rough cut of the film and the entire ending was re-shot and changed. He raises the ball over his head, then pauses. The Life-changing Way to Save Time, Shop Smarter and Eat More Healthily. 2010: ROLLERBALL (1975) contains a dozen short stories by WILLIAM HARRISON. While it is difficult to quantify a strict word limit since no two articles are equal, however, the Wikipedia Manual of style offers some general recommendations to editors. They flow faster. [2] In 2014, the Los Angeles Times listed the film as one of the most expensive box office flops of all time. Also, there are motorcyclists around to bring momentum to the players. Oh yes, and there are no rules in the game. 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. By virtue of his stellar performance over the years, Jonathan has become the most recognizable Rollerballer in history; civilians all over the world recognize him on sight. [citation needed]. In your plot summary, define the consequences or results of this point in the plot. Also emerging out of it is the ultra-violent and occasionally deadly, despite rules, team sport of Rollerball, it as a spectator sport treated like a religion, generally matching the narcissistic world culture. For example, the climax of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" happens when Romeo murders Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, in a duel. Along with teammates Marcus (LL Cool J) and Aurora (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos), Jonathan is giving viewers what they want: visceral thrills, breakneck speed, and head-slamming action. "[26], In 1977 Caan himself rated the film 8 out of 10, saying he "couldn't do much with the character. Jewison was outraged, as the entire point of the movie was to show the "sickness and insanity of contact sports and their allure."[14]. Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No MPAA rating : R (Restricted) Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 4 Ounces Director : Norman Jewison Media Format : Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC, Closed-captioned, Letterboxed Run time : 2 hours and 5 minutes But there WILL beThe Game. Mr. Bartholomew, chairman of the Energy Corporation and team sponsor, offers Jonathan a lavish retirement package if Jonathan will announce his retirement during an upcoming television special detailing his career. Well-written plot summaries describe the major events in the work, linking them together with fairly brief descriptions of the less-important scenes or paraphrase dialog. Rollerball was released on February 8, 2002. Jonathan's singular talent and longevity in the sport defeats the intended purpose of Rollerball. The plot was bad. [6][7] The movie was filmed in about 15 weeks, between July 24 and November 2000. Similar Movies to Rollerball. Directed By: Norman Jewison: Genre: Action / Cult / Drama / Sci-Fi: Cast: Maud Adams, John Beck, James Caan, Moses Gunn, Pamela Hensley, John Houseman: Rollerball was a team sport. We just heard the news and we are really looking forward to this one, as it has been announced that Rollerball (the 1975 version), is coming to Blu-ray. Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune gave the film 2 stars out of 4 and called it "a movie in love with itself" and "vapid, pretentious, and arrogant. The plot and acting were good, much better than every other Sandler movie. Like futuristic films Death Race 2000, Rollerball and Running Man, BoS makes for viciously brutal viewing. Thunderball is a 1965 spy film and the fourth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond.It is an adaptation of the 1961 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, which in turn was based on an original screenplay by Jack Whittingham devised from a story conceived by Kevin McClory, Whittingham, and Fleming. Evan's rudeness extends to other students. James Caan plays Tom who inexplicably is called Jonathan throughout the movie. The film was shot in 35mm with a 1.85 aspect ratio but was released in some theaters in 70mm with a 2:1 aspect ratio. Plot Summary: King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles. ", "Rollerball movie review & film summary (2002)", The costliest box office flops of all time, "Judge sentences McTiernan to year in prison", "John McTiernan sentenced to prison: Die Hard director lied to FBI about Pellicano", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rollerball_(2002_film)&oldid=1126779702, This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 05:37. Alongside its timeless cover images and groundbreaking criticism, the magazine's illustrations - like the caricatures and cartoons of great satirical and political publications before it - have given popular culture a new iconography. Robinson Crusoe Summary. Othello is then sent to defend to Cyprus against the Turks. Jonathan goes to a library, where he finds that all books have been digitized and edited to suit the corporations, and are now stored on supercomputers at large protected corporate locations. Our topics include Conspiracy Theory, Secret Societies, UFOs and more! In the first the world has gone through a nuclear holocaust and civilization has reverted to a neo-stone Age. like dying. Shortly after the test screenings, MGM appointed a new head of marketing and distribution, Robert Levin, who convinced McTiernan to let go of the summer release date. [13], Rebecca Romijn was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award as Worst Supporting Actress, where she lost to Madonna for her cameo in Die Another Day. Summary; Recently Viewed; Bids/Offers; Watch List; Purchase History; Selling; Saved Searches; Saved Sellers; My Garage; Messages; . Rollerball ink is a water-based liquid, where ballpoint ink is an oil-based liquid. Jonathan E. is the core player for Houstonthe game: everything spinning around a track, ebonite balls careening at outrageous speeds, skaters blocking runners, bikers swooping in to help runners, forty men trying not to be maimed, playing for glory (whatever that might mean) Sever, The Master of Disguise, and Rollerball. Rollerball is a 1975 science fiction sports film directed and produced by Norman Jewison. In a final game, Jonathan and his team have to fight for mere survival against their real opponent - their boss Alexi Petrovich. 0027616701527. eBay Product ID (ePID) 3128190. Along with teammates Marcus (LL Cool J) and Aurora (Romijn-Stamos), Jonathan is living the high life -- fame, money, incredible cars -- all for giving viewers what they want: a dangerous game . In its portraying of the vast and essentially stateless multinational corporations, 'Rollerball' plays off developments which have come since Huxley's and Orwell's time. Episode 30: Rollerball (2013 Podcast Episode) Plot Showing all 0 items Jump to: Summaries It looks like we don't have any Plot Summaries for this title yet. Rollerball (1975 Film) - Plot Plot The film tells the story of Jonathan E (James Caan), the veteran star of the Houston team. Unlike the previous film, it has a much greater focus on action, with more muted social and political overtones than the original, and takes place in the present rather than in a future dystopian society. Recognizing their contribution to the film's many crucial action sequences, Rollerball was the first major Hollywood production to give screen credit to its stunt performers. Although, Johnathan and Marcus try to quit, cruel and vindictive promoter Alexi Petrovich encourages them to still participate. Our topics include Conspiracy Theory, Secret Societies, UFOs and more! Rollerball Jonathan Cross (Klein) is an all-American hotshot, the most popular player in the fastest and most extreme sport of all time: Rollerball. English pro wrestler Mark Rocco was a stuntman for the film. Upon its release, the film was critically panned, receiving criticism for the lack of the original's social critique. At the time of the film's release, Howard Cosell interviewed Norman Jewison and James Caan on ABC's Wide World of Sports, showing clips from the film and with the two of them explaining the rules of the game. Rollerball soon degrades into senseless violence as the rules are changed just to force Jonathan out. The brutality of the match claims the lives of several players, including Houston's lead biker, Blue, and leaves Jonathan's best friend and teammate Moonpie (John Beck) brain-dead. This was why he had the original script completely re-written several times and made sure that it focused more on WWE-like showmanship, including crazy costumes and stunts while changing the film's storyline from a modern-day success story to a classic underdog story and changing the name of the main character in the film from Jonathan E. to Jonathan Cross as well. 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