Roller Boogie [DVD]

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Here's a copy of my write-up of Roller Boogie on blu-ray from Home Theater Forum. Enjoy!========================================================================Brad's Briefs: Roller Boogie (1979).Opening Summary. Well here it is, the first of, and I'll say it again (thank you so much YouTube genius deadenddrivein) " the devil's unholy trilogy of godawful Eighties roller disco flicks meant to destroy mankind's collective sense of good taste once and for all".He continues on : "Naturally, I could not possibly recommend this movie any more highly"I'll go one further; Naturally, I could not possibly recommend this Blu-ray any more highly (in other words HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!).The Movie: Well when your flick contains Don Goddard (Major West from the original Lost In Space TV series), James Van Patten and a grown-up Linda Blair showing off, and I can't really put this any other way, a body that many women would die for, that alone would be worth purchasing a Blu-ray. Even if some of the acting is pretty much second rate. Jim Bray, a champion roller skater was cast because it was thought easier to teach a roller skater to act than a actor to roller skate. Which is pretty much true as far as it goes in this film. Jim Bray did a half decent job but his lack of acting experience kinda shows. He never got another acting job after Roller Boogie.Anyway though, this big glop of 70s era cheese, and the nostalgia, shines through on this Blu release. Seems the film had several co-equal sub-plots (Theresa's relationship with her parents, her new relationship with new boyfriend Bobby and the Major West Gang trying to acquire Jammers to replace it with a shopping mall) all mashed into one.I've probably talked this film to death by now anyway.Oh and of course wherever there's a swanky event near a swimming pool, three guesses where most of the well-dressed, well-heeled guests are going to end up (you'll only need one).Technical Aspects:Picture Quality: 4.5A little grainy in opening scenes (seems to be par for the course on a lot of films from that era) but overall quite sharp and it appears no DNR was applied (those in the know, correct me if I'm wrong) to the delight of film purists everywhere.Audio Quality: 4.7Sound was excellent, even if I only recognized one (maybe two) songs from the soundtrack, only one I believe made the Top 40 on Casey Kasem's AT40 Countdown, in contrast to the hit-laden soundtracks from Skatetown USA and Xanadu. Might explain why Roller Boogie is seeing the Light of Blu but the other two we still await.Forgot to check the AVR to see what kind of soundtrack was used but I'll update this once I get a chance to look again.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!Eagerly await RAH's "A Few Words About" for this one.

Put a little boogie in it. It's only been 34 years since Roller Boogie graced the big screen and only one year since I last watched it (in the summer, of course) on DVD. It's somewhat odd that only now do I decide to review this nearly inconsequential film. Maybe it has something to do with my recent roller skate purchase. By now you've run down the plot elsewhere; if you haven't, well, the overall plot is not the point. The point is: roller skating and romance and nostalgic innocence and there you have it. For some reason (and maybe the reason includes the nights my elderly babysitter let me stay up past my bed time to watch the Thunderbirds trounce the visiting Lobo Losers), I will watch the occasional roller skating movie just as some surfer types watch surf movies. What this means is that I have to admit to watching: Xanadu, Whip It, Kansas City Bomber, parts of Roll Bounce, and Chained Heat. What, Chained Heat doesn't feature roller skating? Ok, you got me, but it does a fine job of presenting another dimension of Linda Blair's "acting range". So why watch Roller Boogie? Try some of these excuses on: 1) Linda Blair, 2) roller skating, 3) PG-rated non-threatening innocent romance, 4) disco-music-era nostalgia. [Side note out of left field: Before everyone and their seven year old had a cell phone, it was a novel concept at the time that Linda Blair's character made a phone call with her "car phone".] Overall, I liked Roller Boogie, and so did my wife (she was cajoled into watching it). Now if only I could find a vintage rope jumping movie with a Sisters of Mercy soundtrack....

The roller disco craze was the polar opposite of what I was into in the seventies. I kind of looked like Joey Ramone sporting a Wrangler jacket and an iron on decal Pink Floyd T-Shirt. The one time I went to the rink was when my buddies wanted to pick up chicks. None of us looked like the buff and bronzed skaters in "Roller Boogie". I probably fell on my behind as the din of Blondie's "Heart of Glass" tortured my eardrums. Needless to say I wasn't in the opening day crowd when this flick opened. To be honest, I think the roller disco craze had pretty much petered out when this film was released in the holiday season of 1979. Viewing this movie as a time capsule curio, though, it's not bad. The makers were probably trying to cash in on the moment's craze, if roller disco was truly a phenomenon, but it is a sincere effort. Granted, the skating scenes are not on par with the electricity of the dancing in "Saturday Night Fever". For that matter the acting isn't first rate and the dialogue is oh so corny. I give "Roller Boogie" the pass because the young cast seem to have an infectuous enthusiasm for what they're doing and it comes across as winning. Linda Blair is cute in the girl-next-door mold but it is pretty obvious that she was doubled in her skating scenes. "Roller Boogie" is cinematic ice cream and I don't mean that as a negative.

I remember seeing this in theaters in Jan 80. I've always loved this movie. Am a child of the 70's, teen angst of the 80's. I totally related. I was into roller skating, satin jackets, everything. It was available on cable frequently in early 80's, then just sort of disappeared , as disco faded.It's a beautiful movie . So innocent compared to today's comparable movies. If you want a taste of nostalgia or just want to revisit your childhood/ youth, this is s must have. Had the biggest crush on Jim Bray leading actor, first & only film. A pro skater out of Ontario, California. I grew up in a town 30 minutes away, so that was really a fun fact to learn. Jimmy Van Patten is supporting cast, along with 70's, 80's beach queen Kimberly Beck & of course the Infamous Linda Blair, aka Terri Barkley, a privileged teen from Beverly Hills, disillusioned with her excess, wants to be one of the crowd. It's a fast, fun, action filled movie, with a great soundtrack, too!

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What wasn't clear to me when ordering this was that it is not suitable for UK region players. I have tried playing it on my blu ray player and on the playstation, neither works. I don't feel this was made clear enough on the item description. When enquiring about a return I was told I was welcome to return it but that I would have to pay the postage, to America! Probably not worth my while! Not happy with this seller at all and will not buy from them again.

A film that was obviously trying to cash in on the roller disco craze of the time.Linda blair has some amazing outfits & does some great skating(though im not sure if she actually does all her own skating scenes in this!)L.B plays Terry a rich girl who,when the summer is over,is leaving for college.Whilst down at the beach she notices that theres a roller boogie contest in town so asks for skating lessons from Bobby(the best skater around).Of course Terry & Bobby soon start a romance.Theres also a subplot about the local skating rink being closed down,a plot involving gangsters etc.Fun flick to be appreciated by any Linda fans!!

The seller did not mention that the DVD doesn't work on U.K's DVD players. So it is as waste of money. I'm really disappointed.

Rubbish doesn’t even play on dvd email and no reply never buy from this buyer again

Classic movie worth buying and from a great seller arrived very quick