Roll Bounce (2005)
- Directed by
- Malcolm D. Lee
- Genre
- drama film, musical film, teen film, romantic comedy film, coming-of-age film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rated
- PG-13
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 125 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
In 1970s Chicago, a teenager and his roller skating crew deal with rival skaters and personal challenges at a roller rink. The film follows their friendships and coming-of-age moments during a summer competition.
nostalgiclightheartedupbeatenergeticwarmfunsentimentalfeel-good
What happens
Roll Bounce is a 2005 American comedy-drama film written by Norman Vance Jr. and directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film stars hip hop artist Bow Wow as the leader of a roller skating crew in 1970s Chicago. The film also includes Nick Cannon, Meagan Good, Brandon T. Jackson, Wesley Jonathan, Chi McBride, Kellita Smith, Jurnee Smollett and Mike Epps. The name of the film is derived from the 1979 song "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll" by Vaughan Mason & Crew. Roll Bounce was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures on September 23, 2005. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics and grossed $17.5 million against a $10 million budget. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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