Mind-Blowing Brilliance
Added 11/3/2009
A classic film featuring such memorable lines as "Griffin is now of the Dragon!" and featuring Corey Haim at the height of his powers, it will make you want to live in a futuristic dystopia where young men in white trenchcoats get around on their 'blades' peddling an illicit drug called mist in an effort to return a fallen America to its former glory. Bring on the Day of the Rope!
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Prayer of the Rollerboys, Love it!
Added 5/18/2009
Cool and interesting story with hot young haimster!
Was worth the price!
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With rollerskates and a prayer....
Added 6/15/2008
In "Prayer of the Rollerboys", Corey Haim stars as a teenaged boy whose younger brother is addicted to drugs, thanks to roller-skating white supremacists. This is Roller Derby, but it's about fighting for the future! Haim constantly gives his brother the "just say no to drugs" lecture (it was the '80s). In the meantime, he finds out the evil rollerboys (who wear white suits&are accompanied by cheesy synth music) are collaborating with some Japanese dudes,and are planning on the "Day of the Rope." The "Day of the Rope" isn't a public hanging. They've gotten "inferior men" addicted to their drugs, rendering them impotent. It's a flaccid plot twist. Then again, the Rollerboys know nothing of Viagra and Cialis. It's bizarre, with them rendering their male foes impotent instead of just sterile.
Meanwhile, Haim romances the beautiful Patricia Arquette for some reason. They have some cringeworthy love scenes. Strengthened by his love, Haim battles the villains. There are some idiotic chase scenes. "Prayer of the Rollerboys" IS MST3K-worthy. It's reminiscent of "City Limits",the post-apocalyptic movie starring a young Kim Cattrall. "Prayer" is so cheesy,it doesn't have a prayer.
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One of those "so bad it's almost good" movies
Added 12/8/2007
I bought this movie because I loved "Firstborn" from 1984, which also
starred Christopher Collett and Corey Haim. A user review from that film
tipped me off. I noticed the reviews of "Prayer..." were terrible and
so I wasn't expecting much. This movie is absolutely awful. But it is
rather fun and entertaining. Unfortunately, I am getting too old to
waste 85 minutes on junk, but despite an awful script, terrible effects
for a futuristic sci-fi, and amateurish direction and performances, I
didn't hate it. At least it moved along fast. I can't really recommend
the movie, but if you are a fan of Collett or Haim, I guess you might
get some enjoyment out of this low budget mess.
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A great flim
Added 3/20/2007
This is another great film with Corey Haim as the lead actor. This film didn't get enough attention when it came out. I love this movie because it deals with what could happen at any time in America as well as some home turf terrorism and the drug problem.
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Mind-Blowing Brilliance
Added 11/3/2009
A classic film featuring such memorable lines as "Griffin is now of the Dragon!" and featuring Corey Haim at the height of his powers, it will make you want to live in a futuristic dystopia where young men in white trenchcoats get around on their 'blades' peddling an illicit drug called mist in an effort to return a fallen America to its former glory. Bring on the Day of the Rope!
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Prayer of the Rollerboys, Love it!
Added 5/18/2009
Cool and interesting story with hot young haimster!
Was worth the price!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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With rollerskates and a prayer....
Added 6/15/2008
In "Prayer of the Rollerboys", Corey Haim stars as a teenaged boy whose younger brother is addicted to drugs, thanks to roller-skating white supremacists. This is Roller Derby, but it's about fighting for the future! Haim constantly gives his brother the "just say no to drugs" lecture (it was the '80s). In the meantime, he finds out the evil rollerboys (who wear white suits&are accompanied by cheesy synth music) are collaborating with some Japanese dudes,and are planning on the "Day of the Rope." The "Day of the Rope" isn't a public hanging. They've gotten "inferior men" addicted to their drugs, rendering them impotent. It's a flaccid plot twist. Then again, the Rollerboys know nothing of Viagra and Cialis. It's bizarre, with them rendering their male foes impotent instead of just sterile.
Meanwhile, Haim romances the beautiful Patricia Arquette for some reason. They have some cringeworthy love scenes. Strengthened by his love, Haim battles the villains. There are some idiotic chase scenes. "Prayer of the Rollerboys" IS MST3K-worthy. It's reminiscent of "City Limits",the post-apocalyptic movie starring a young Kim Cattrall. "Prayer" is so cheesy,it doesn't have a prayer.
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