Roll Bounce

Critics Consensus

Roll Bounce dazzles us with a classic late 1970's feel, but this coming of age film could have been more than just a spin around the roller rink.

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Movie Info

A young man and his pals rule supreme at their local roller-skating rink, but when the doors close, the boys venture into foreign territory -- uptown's Sweetwater Roller Rink, complete with over-the-top skaters and beautiful girls. Through his preparation for the roller-showdown of the season, the young man manages to find himself and also help his struggling dad get back on track.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (for language and some crude humor.)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Directed By:
    Malcolm D. Lee
  • Written By:
    Norman Vance, Jr., Norman Vance
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Box Office:
    $17,364,602
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Fox Searchlight Pictures

Cast

Bow Wow
as Xavier
Chi McBride
as Curtis
Wesley Jonathan
as Sweetness
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
as Tori
Lil Bow Wow
Khleo Thomas
as Mixed Mike
Meagan Good
as Naomi
Rick Gonzalez
as Naps
Brandon T. Jackson
as Junior
Kellitta Smith
Busisiwe Irvin
as Sonya
Marcus T. Paulk
as Boo
Kellita Smith
as Vivian
Mike Epps
as Byron
Charlie Murphy
as Victor
Nick Cannon
as Bernard
Paul Wesley (II)
as Troy
Daniel Yabut
as Roy
Wayne Brady
as D.J. Johnny Feelgood
Justin Mentell
Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels
as Garden D.J. Smooth Dee
Kat Tuohy
as Donna
Marcia Wright
as Rhonda King
Ernest Perry Jr.
as Donald Robinson
Tim Kazurinsky
as Car Salesman
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Audience Reviews for Roll Bounce

  • Jul 27, 2012
    Dull film that will entrance those who are easily entranced and bore everyone else. Sure Mr. Bow Wow does good but I doubt he can do better.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Feb 15, 2012
    Pretty lousy acting, especially by the boys. First half of the flick is slow and lame, second half steps it up a bit though
    Ed K Super Reviewer
  • Oct 31, 2011
    I loved the detail in this movie, it really game it a 70's feel. All in all it's a fun film with some good smiles and laughs.
    Eric A Super Reviewer
  • Feb 04, 2010
    Oh Meagen Good, I melt just seeing your lips, god! This movie was very good and it really made me feel young again. 1970s roller-skate jams fuel this coming-of-age comedy, as X and his friends, who rule their local rink, are shocked when their home base goes out of business. Heading over to the Sweetwater Roller Rink, they find their modest talents are, at first, no competition for their trick skaters and pretty girls who follow their every move.
    Manu G Super Reviewer
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