Hit – Starring James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams
Rollerball takes a daring existential look into the future. This future is controlled by large corporations and is no longer a concern of the government. In this future, a recreational game called Rollerball is created to help control the masses. Jonathan E.(James Caan) establishes himself as the most valuable player of the game and is wildly popular. But, after ten years of Rollerball service, Bartholomew (Houseman) asks him to retire from the sport. Bartholomew believes that no player should become greater than the game itself. Jonathan feels betrayed by the corporations and will not give up his personal freedom (of being able to play the game) without a fight.
An action packed commentary on society and the individual. There is more to this film than meets the eye. This film gives us a look at what might become of our future society (being controlled by corporations) and what might become of ourselves (being controlled by corporations) if we do not question those in power. It makes you wonder if you are continually going about your day being a victim of the system. This film does something that other films do not always do: it compels you to question your life and your beliefs.
Bottom Line: Heavy in existential flavor; will make you question the source of personal power. This movie is available for rental in DVD format. Do not rent the newest installment, it is not very good.
Action / Sci-Fi
Running Time: 2 hours 9 minutes.
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