2.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Rollerball (2002)
Rollerball (2002)
Overview
In this fast action-packed thriller, Jonathan, Marcus, and Aurora compete in a dangerous, fierce sport called Rollerball. Although, Johnathan and Marcus try to quit, cruel and vindictive promoter Alexi Petrovich encourages them to still participate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
2.2
Overview
In this fast action-packed thriller, Jonathan, Marcus, and Aurora compete in a dangerous, fierce sport called Rollerball. Although, Johnathan and Marcus try to quit, cruel and vindictive promoter Alexi Petrovich encourages them to still participate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques a dystopian future controlled by powerful corporations, highlighting the dehumanization and loss of individuality under systemic oppression, aligning its dominant themes with left-leaning concerns about unchecked corporate power and social control.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast in supporting roles, but these casting choices do not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative focuses on themes of corporate greed and media manipulation, portraying a white male protagonist positively and a white male antagonist whose villainy is tied to his corporate power rather than his identity, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The 2002 film features the character Marcus Ridley, portrayed by a Black actor (LL Cool J). This character fulfills a role analogous to Moonpie from the 1975 original film, who was portrayed by a white actor (John Beck). This constitutes a race swap.
The film "Rollerball" (2002) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the violent sport of Rollerball, corporate manipulation, and the protagonist's fight for freedom, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
The film "Rollerball" (2002) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a violent sport within a dystopian corporate-controlled society, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in its plot or character arcs.
The film focuses on the brutal sport of Rollerball, primarily featuring male athletes. Female characters, such as Aurora, are present but do not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The 2002 film is a remake of the 1975 movie. Key characters from the original, such as Jonathan E. and Bartholomew, maintain their male gender in the remake (as Jonathan Cross and Alexis). New female characters were introduced, but no established character from the source material had their gender changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
3.2
3.9
Critic Ratings
0.3
1.4
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