What worked:
The energy: Infectious and sincere. Not as charming as another film with lofty, positive goals, that being Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. But it's on a similar wavelength
The setting: I don't recognize this world as I was only 4 when on its release in 1979, but still I walk away from this with a strong sense of nostalgia, meaning there's just something about the execution that really drives the era home, making it feel familar.
The soundtrack: If you don't enjoy disco music, i think it's ok actually - I can see people enjoying this if they're looking for some light-hearted fare.
Linda Blair: Generally not a fan of hers, in pretty much anything, but I found her rather charming here and felt she elevated the film .... well I guess more than I ever expected she would.
At the end of the day:
It's just one of those films that if you go in looking for good, silly fun - quality be damned - it's exactly what you're going to get.
A run-down of 'Roller Boogie,' directed by Mark L. Lester. A Columbia Pictures release of a Compass International Pictures presentation, of an Irwin Yablans production. Reviewed at Ghostlife Sinemas, Freeland, Washington; July 11, 2021. MPAA Rating: PG. Running time: 104 MIN.
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