Roll Bounce (2005)

the audience applauded

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

This movie brings back so many childhood memories with the awesome music, skating contest and clothes. I love the Father/Son relationship in this movie so much. Their heartfelt talk touches my heart every time I hear it- its a great family movie, lots of fun throughout the film. The actors/actresses are outstanding. This is a classic that never gets old in my home. Sweetness is a very handsome young man, his character reminds me of the king of our old rink in Cali world on wheels. It will make you want to get up and dance/ skate its an awesome feel good movie, any movie that has Megan and Jurnee together is a winning combination. They are solid separately but its always fabulous to watch them together. These 2 ladies have a timeless/ageless beauty and the big screen loves them- talent overflows in this film. Love it

Maybe it was low expectations after seeing several middling pics in a row- but I was pleasantly surprised by Roll Bounce - an charming and fun flick about teens in the roller disco era- Bow Wow was the lead in this movie playing X a son who is still grieving for his recently deceased mother.Chi Mcbride does a great job as a father who is looking for work while trying to hold his family together and deal with the passing of his beloved.For the most part this is a comedy- the kids cut on each other the whole flick- and it is fun.The crosstown rival is Sweetness- who is like the pimpdaddy of roller disco- he has an entourage including 3 hotties who have shirts that read "a weakness for Sweetness".The gag reel has some hilarious stuff with Charlie Murphy riffing .A good coming of age flick. Probably the second best rental coming out this week-right behind 40 Year Old Virgin B+

This movie brought back a lot of fond memories of the skating rink. It is definitely better than the average score given on IMDb. Despite some adult language by the teens in this movie, the story is light-hearted and tender. Bow Wow Shad Gregory Moss is definitely following in the steps of Will Smith in acting. He's a true talent! This is a family must see for parents 35 to 45 with teen children. A lot of "Awe, man, I used to have one of those/did that" moments: the Atari, the inchworm toy scooter, sissy bar bikes; the all skate, the couples skate, the lady's choice skate, trying not to fall down, learning how to skate backwards, popping the water blisters so you'll be ready to skate next time; young love and young lust without sex; the staying out all day in the neighborhood with your friends during the summertime and not going home until the streetlights flick on. That was the last generation to enjoy childhood innocently - that was my childhood! If you were a child in the late 70's and loved to skate, you will love this movie!

The disco era was the favorite time of my life. I miss the music, the people and most of all the roller skating. I never mastered roller dancing, thus when I see movies like this one, I move and dance across the floor, no skates, as if I were there on the floor too.The movie has a basic plot, yet it's good.I didn't find too many objectionable words, at least not anything that "most" children has not heard before.I recommend it for anyone wanting to have fun, yet be entertained. It has a serious side as well. I was caught off guard with the destruction of the car, but I could identify with the character since I was once a single parent with two-boys. I think Nick Canon's part is a little overplayed, but that's OK.Otherwise Great Movie!