Rollerball, 2002, Chris Klein, Jean Reno, LL Cool J, Rebecca Romijn
Rollerball is a 2002 remake of the 1975 science fiction film of the same name. This updated 'remake' of the film was directed by John McTiernan and has a much greater concentration on action and more muted social and political overtones. Unlike the first film, it takes place in the present rather than a seemingly dystopian future.
The film starred Chris Klein, LL Cool J, Jean Reno and Rebecca Romijn. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) personality Paul Heyman stars as an announcer and Shane McMahon, son of WWE owner Vince McMahon, can be seen in one scene.There is a concert scene in which the Nu Metal band Slipknot plays the song "I Am Hated" from their album Iowa.
Upon its release, the film met with harsh critical disdain and poor box-office returns. As a guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, LL Cool J admitted that the film "sucked," despite some critics praising his performance as the best out of the bunch.
