Prayer of the Rollerboys (1991)

With rollerskates and a prayer....

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. June 15, 2008

One of those "so bad it's almost good" movies

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. December 8, 2007

A great flim

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. March 20, 2007

Another solid early 90's flick

I GIVE THIS MOVIE 3 STARS.THE MOVIE IS GOOD , IT'S LIKE A WHITE VERSION OF A BLACK GANGSTER MOVIE.BUT THE WHITE GUYS ARE A GANG OF ROLLER BLADER'S LIKE 30-80 DEEP IN MEMBERS.
I HAVEN'T SEEN THIS MOVIE SINCE LIKE 1996 AND I CAN'T REMEMBER IF THERE WAS LAME PARTS OR CORNY ,BUT I'M SURE THERE IS IT'S 1991 FILM MAKING.

IF IT COMES OUT ON DVD IT SHOULD BE A 10 DOLLAR MOVIE , ALONG WITH GLEAMING THE CUBE. August 4, 2005

It's Not Meant To Be A Rollerblading Movie...

...As I said this movie really isn't about rollerbladeing; that was just a tie-in to entice us. Remember when rollerblading was really popular during the early Nineties? Anyways, "Prayer of The Rollerboys" is about Neo-Naziism,(at least if you watch really closely) if not; then it really is just a rollerblading movie. If you pay attention very carefully you'll notice that every 'Rollerboy' is let's say white(I'm not kidding; watch for yourself). Also if you pay attention to all of Gary Lee's associates; you'll notice that one of them is Japanese and another, whom Corey Haim's character extorts money from, serves pizza(Italian reference?). And if you pay attention to the pizza parlor propietor(named Pinky) and his attitude towards the 'Rollerboys'; you'll notice a slite reference to Italy's political stance during World War II.

The drug 'Mist' has a secret ingredient called 'Rope' which sterilizes those that use it; which is why Gary Lee doesn't want any of his 'Rollerboys' to use it. Once the weak have been sterilized only the strong will be left; hence "Day of the Rope". 'Rope' is the final solution to the ever plagueing problem. The only opposition the 'Rollerboys' face, aside from the police, is a rival gang called the 'B-13'. The 'B-13' is a gang consisting of every minority and then some. Remember the scene where the truck pulls in and the 'B-13' just start cappin'-off 'Rollerboys'? If you do, watch it again, and pay attention to all the peole involved in that scene. I don't know, maybe I'm just over-analizing this flick.

I recommend this movie because if it really IS just a rollerblading movie, than it kicks ass, because it's a pretty graphic rollerblading movie(especially when Bullwinkle gets his brains splattered by that corrupt cop). If this movie really IS about what I think it is, than this movie comepletely sucks balls. Honestly; how tough does a Neo-Nazi look on rolllerblades?
Either, or, I still recommend this movie...but don't pay more than $10 for it(in any medium, i.e. DVD, Laserdisc, and God forbid, VHS). I also would like to add that this is the best movie Corey Haim has been featured in...aside from "Lost Boys". October 31, 2004

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