'' was a
2002 Remake of the
1975 Science Fiction Film also titled ''
Rollerball ''. Unconsciously embodying two themes of the original ''Rollerball,'' an updated 'remake' of the film was released, directed by
John McTiernan with a much greater concentration on action and more muted social and political overtones. Unlike the first film, it does not take place in an overtly
Dystopian future.
The film starred
Chris Klein ,
LL Cool J ,
Jean Reno and
Rebecca Romijn-Stamos .
WWE personality
Paul Heyman stars as an announcer and
Shane McMahon , son of WWE owner
Vince McMahon , can be seen in one scene.There is a concert scene in which the heavy metal band
Slipknot plays a song from their album
Iowa .
Upon its release, the film met with harsh critical disdain and poor box-office returns. As a guest on
Late Night With Conan O'Brien , LL Cool J admitted that the film "sucked."
