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Roll Bounce
Roll Bounce

Roll Bounce

September 23, 2005· 1h 52m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.8

In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink.

Critics Sentiment

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15 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Xavier battles Sweetness in one-on-one skating duel

8.7at 1h 35m
Lowest Moment

Xavier wrongfully attacks Naomi and confronts his father

5.8at 45m
Biggest Swing

The film recovers from Xavier's emotional breakdown to the powerful father-son reconciliation scene, jumping nearly 2 points.

Roll Bounce maintains solid audience appeal throughout with strong 1970s nostalgia and authentic skating sequences. The film peaks during the climactic skating battles but dips during heavy family drama moments. Overall, reviewers found it a fun, wholesome family movie that successfully balanced comedy with genuine emotion.

15 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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Xavier and friends lose their local skating rink
5.0
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Xavier's crew encounters Sweetness at the uptown rink
5.0
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Xavier discovers his father lost his engineering job
5.0
Hated itNeutralLoved it
Xavier wrongfully attacks Naomi and confronts his father⬇ Lowest moment
5.0
Hated itNeutralLoved it
Curtis gives Xavier new skates, promises better fathering
5.0
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Garden Boys prepare for skating contest against Sweetwater Rollers
5.0
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Xavier battles Sweetness in one-on-one skating duel⬆ Peak moment
5.0
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Xavier falls attempting triple Lutz but earns everyone's respect
5.0
Hated itNeutralLoved it

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