
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. However, one player, Jonathan E., rises to the top, fights for his personal freedom, and threatens the corporate control.... (Full plot summary below)
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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. However, one player, Jonathan E., rises to the top, fights for his personal freedom, and threatens the corporate control.
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| IGNRick SanchezOne of the most forward looking science fiction tales of the 70's. |
| CineVueJohn BleasdaleWith a fantastic stunt team, a gamely macho star and some wonderful editing, Rollerball is so convincing, urban legend had it there were fatalities during the shoot. |
| Washington PostMichael O'SullivanFor those with the stomach and stamina for its heartbeat-quickening intensity and body-slamming action, Rollerball delivers exactly what it promises: A people's hero you can really get behind. |
| Film BlatherEugene NovikovNear the top of the list of Questions I'd Like Answered is why John McTiernan has forsaken us. |
| South Florida Sun-SentinelTodd AnthonyThe action makes no sense, the death-metal soundtrack drowns out most of the dialogue and the acting feels half-hearted. |
| EricDSnider.comEric D. SniderIt is that rare combination of bad writing, bad direction and bad acting -- the trifecta of badness. |
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekDisjointed, puerile and ugly-looking to boot...a visual, as well as a narrative, wreck. |
| Rolling StoneEric HynesThe skate-rink action, which culminates in an apocalyptic death match, remains rabble-rousingly brutal. |
| Matt's Movie ReviewsMatt EasterbrookMost probably the only people who would get a kick out of a movie of Rollerball's ilk are wrestling fans or those who are able to see it for free. |
| Hollywood ReporterDavid HunterLittle more than the skin and bones and ear-flaying soundtrack of a dubiously fleshed-out premise that seemed dated 27 years ago. |