Simply Perfect

Good concept, poorly executed.

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Roller Boogie (1979) * 1/2 (out of 4)A rich girl (Linda Blair) who is ignored by her parents finds a skating partner with a poor boy (Jim Bray). The two strike up a relationship but soon everything they know is about to be ripped from them when their beloved skating rink is about to close when mobsters force its owner to sell.ROLLER BOOGIE pretty much ended Linda Blair's career and it has become somewhat of a cult film for fans who love bad movies. It's certainly a pretty bad movie but at the same time I can see why some might be attracted to it and it's cult appear really isn't too shocking. With that said, I'm sure what we got here could have worked had the screenplay been re-done and the direction had been a little bit better. However, no one is going to be screaming for a remake of this so we can only judge what we've got here.I'm not going to lie but I was entertained for about the first twenty-five minutes or so because the movie is stupid but it's just got some good charm going for it. It's certainly a throwback to those BEACH PARTY movies were a group of misunderstood teens just go to a hang out spot and have fun while their parents work and throw a fit about them. However, charm eventually runs out as the film keeps moving on and gets downright boring and reaches a stupidity level that it can't overcome. The entire subplot with the mobsters is downright silly and the relationship between the two teens never makes that much sense and is so forced that it's hard to take it serious.Another problem is that the soundtrack contains some pretty laughable songs and there's no question that the direction is lackluster to say the least. I will say that both Blair and Bray are charming in their own ways and it's fun seeing 50s cult star Beverly Garland. Still, ROLLER BOOGIE is a pretty silly film that doesn't have too much going for it.

On the boardwalk, snooty Beverly Hills teenager Linda Blair (as Theresa "Terry" Barkley) refuses to boogie down with cute Venice roller-skater Jim Bray (as Robert "Bobby" James). They are mutually attracted, however. You can tell. Later, at the roller disco, Ms. Blair has a proposition for Mr. Bray. No, not that. Blair wants Bray to teach her how to skate. Well, that too. They quickly become a couple. This upsets snooty parents Beverly Garland and Roger Perry (as Lillian and Roger Barkley). They expect Blair to go off the Juilliard Music School and continue developing her skills on the flute...Somehow sensing the movie wouldn't be much without him, once "Lost in Space" pilot Mark Goddard (as Thatcher) lands in town. He and his gangster-type goons want to level the discoed "Roller Rink" and open another business. This film highlights a silly sub-fad that was over sometime before post-production. Direction and editing are sloppy. Bray is game and the skating sequences are fun. The part of the chase at the big, drained swimming pools is quite good. That is Cher singing "Hell on Wheels" (a minor hit) over the credits. The story ends with a "boogie contest." You'll never guess who wins.****** Roller Boogie (12/19/79) Mark L. Lester ~ Linda Blair, Jim Bray, Beverly Garland, Mark Goddard

It'an innocent final 70s movie, where Linda Blair moves to skate with her boyfriend, expert roller skater Jim Bray and her friends making a plan to safe the disco palace where a devilish business man tries to build a Shopping Mall there. At the end of the night is the roller skating championship. Evertything must go perfect. The movie is bad, but you cannot denied to be amazed about the disco music, the roller skates and Linda. There's innocence in this movie. This kids loves sport, to hangout with girls not only for sex and loves have fun drinking a soda in the roller boogie place. This are times hard to get now, and the nostalgia wins a 10. Maybe will bore some, but still got it's cheesy magic.Directed by Mark L. Lester.

"roller Boogie" is an absolute time capsule. It features Linda Blair at her ultimate cutest and a full bevy of roller skating teens. Undoubtedly this is the best roller boogie movie ever made! Which isn't saying much, but still its enjoyable fluff from start to finish, and considering its run time of over two hours, it never gets dull.Terry barkley is a talented musician who'd rather skate at the local hot spot than get into Julliard! Wow, there s plot to root for. Her father, played by Roger Perry of "Facts of Life" fame, is not thrilled. Doesn't matter, Terry's heart is in her skates. But watch out, there are bad guys, rotten land-developers who want the roller rink for themselves! And they'll do anything to get it! Can Terry and Bobby save the day and win the big roller contest? DAre we hope? OK, you won't be on pins and needles, the plot in this flick is telegraphed so a two year old could get it.Like I said, though, Roller Boogie is a time piece. If you want to see life in southern California in the late 70's this is it. I actually felt sorry for some of the guys and gals cause those outfits were really skin-tight! Linda looks great though. Jimmy Bray doesn't make an impression and that does hurt the film, but just enjoy the silly music, the stunts, some of which are righteous and the cheesy plot and your'e bound to have a good time. Note the extreme sports preview when Terry and Bobby are on the run and cross a pipeline! The party scene is also classic and was ripped off a dozen times after this.Roller boogie has it all, pathos, passion, pepperoni! Hey, you can't take this too seriously, just enjoy and let your'e brain freeze.