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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Drug Content Movie Release: 2002 DVD Release: 06/18/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV,Pan and Scan - Closed Captioned Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 40 mins Studio: MGM Total Copies: 47 Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Action, Sports Drama See Also: Rollerball [Superbit], Rollerball [Blu-ray/DVD]

This remake of the classic 1975 science fiction film follows the same basic story line but focuses far more on the sports action of the fictional game at its center. Chris Klein stars as all-American athlete Jonathan Cross, the most popular player of "Rollerball," a violent 21st century sport mixing elements of basketball, hockey, roller derby, and extreme sports, along with the development of live wagering that tracks each game's action. Along with his friends and teammates Marcus (L.L. Cool J) and Aurora (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos), Jonathan is living the life of a media celebrity and millionaire, enjoying the adoration of fans and all of the perks that his fame brings. When the creator of Rollerball, Alexi Petrovich (Jean Reno), realizes that the sport's ratings spike during the on-court accidents that are de rigueur for the game, he schemes to create the bloody incidents that are popular with viewers but put the athletes in mortal jeopardy. Soon, Jonathan and his friends find themselves pawns in a vast corporate conspiracy in which their lives are far less important than profits. Rollerball (2002) also stars pop singer Pink in her acting debut. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Chris Klein - Jonathan Cross
Jean Reno - Alexi Petrovich
LL Cool J - Marcus Ridley
Rebecca Romijn - Aurora
Naveen Andrews - Sanjay

Grueling action hits home with director John McTiernan's remake Rollerball. MGM has done an excellent job with this 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer. The colors and black levels are all solid and well-formed with only the slightest amount of edge enhancement seeping into the picture. Overall, this is a crisp-looking transfer that should please fans. Also included on this disc is a standard 1.33:1 full-frame transfer. The audio is presented in a bone-crunching Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround mix that is aggressive, loud, and thoroughly bombastic. Directional effects envelop the viewer throughout the entire film while the dialogue, music, and effects come in crystal-clear. Also included on this disc are subtitles in English, French, and Spanish, as well as Dolby 2.0 Surround soundtracks in French and Spanish. While Rollerball bombed upon its initial theatrical release, this hasn't stopped MGM from releasing a special edition of the film on DVD. Starting out this disc's extra features is a commentary track by actors Chris Klein, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, and LL Cool J. This commentary is endlessly amusing, featuring funny stories, asides, and comments about the film (sadly, LL Cool J's track was recorded separately, making for a sometimes jaded conversation). "The Stunts of Rollerball," a 20-minute featurette, is an exciting look into how many of the special effects and stunts were achieved featuring interviews with multiple members of the crew. Finally, there is an "Interactive Yearbook" with information on the equipment, teams, and characters, along with a music video by shock rocker Rob Zombie and two theatrical trailers for the film. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide