Roll Bounce (2005)

My favorite Bow Wow movie next to Like Mike. This movie takes place in the summer of 1978, 16 year old Xavier(Bow Wow) enjoys skating and spending time with his friends, but this year has its set backs, his mother died a few months earlier, his favorite skating ring is closing down, and his father has been cold and distance from him. But one day Xavier and his friends go to another skating ring, but they are mocked by an awesome skater named sweetness and his gang. Xavier and his friends decide to enter an skate off contest to show them they're just as good. This movie had great skating scenes, and it also had great 70's music. I really enjoyed watching this movie, I loved Bow Wow's performance, I think he's growing as an actor. I can't wait to own this on DVD.

Fmovies: Roll Bounce is the best teenage film since The Sandlot. Like the Sandlot, it mixes great performances with some complex moments, and the thrill of having fun with your friends. Though it might be a little stupid in some parts, Bow Wow gives a performance that inspiring teenage actors should take a look at. But the most surprising part of the film was seeing how they made the actors and actresses look like they were actually in the 70's. From the glasses, hats, and Afro's, you believed it was films in the 70's. This family film will have you taping your feet or grooving to the music in Malcolm D. Lee's best direction in any movie so far. 10/10!

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

Roll Bounce fmovies. I thought this was a nice escape to very busy Saturday. It wasn't great but I was entertained. It took me back to my childhood. I enjoyed the movie more when they were away from the skating rink though. That could have been the whole movie. I really hate ignorant people that rate movies without even seeing them. All those people on here voting and gave the movie a 1 rating are just trying to bring the numbers for this film down. It doesn't deserve that. And I wish people on IMDb that vote like that would grow the hell up. So if you are one of those people that vote before they see film. Go play with yourself instead. And this goes to the people that give films the 10 ratings without seeing the film. Let's be as accurate as we can people and keep this the best internet site, or source period, for films.

This film was like a trip back in time. The roller skating, moves, and clothes all supply a trip down memory lane. The character Sweetness was bad (meant in a good way)! Bow Wow's performance blended well with the other characters. It was also great to see Jurnee Smollet and Meagan Good again!! (They were sisters in Kasi Lemmon's Eve's Bayou--exceptional film!) This movie is cute, fun, and great to watch. I would recommend it.

I had no upsets with the filming. The language can be a little spicy for little ones. But overall, the story is kept at the roller rink. The Southside Boys are a wacky group. They love to crack on each other. Overall, I thought the movie was great. Lots of comedy, family drama, and roller skating action.

It is so refreshing to see a movie about blacks that is decent and wholesome. This movie Roll, Bounce which is set in the 70's during the prime era of disco and roller skating.

This movie deals with two major plot points. The first is that of a competitive spirit of class and will. When Bow Wow's (X), hometown roller rink is closed they have to go uptown to a more ritzy skating place knowing as "SweetWater" which the king of that rink is a very arrogant skater pimp named "Sweetness". You have the epic battle of good versus evil in a way with "X" vs "Sweetness". The movie also just looks at what a normal teenager would be engaged in in the 70's.

X and his friend have nice banter and playful dialogue with each other. The second major plot point is of that of X and his father, who lost their mother and wife respectively and each of them are trying to deal with it. It is a touching scene in the movie when they both clash heads over their idea of their dead loved one. That scene was very intense.

This movie is very clean and family friendly. It was a nice movie in which I wouldn't mine watching again. Hollywood need to make more movies like this that don't include sex scenes and bad language. Excellent Job. I give this movie and 8.

This is a must see!