Comparison and Contrast of Roll Bounce and The Aviator
Length: 1:45 vs 2:45 (i’ll let you figure out which one took more time to watch)
Cost: $5 for a matinee of Roll Bounce vs. Free viewing of Aviator (courtesy of Jonny’s DVD collection)
Value: Roll Bounce (RB) was a wonderful use of financial resources, I’d describe it as one of the best $5 I’ve ever spent. I would not pay for it again, but I thoroughly enjoyed the sentimental pseudocomedy and roller skating antics. Aviator (A) was educational and interesting, sparking further research and a little bit of conversation, but has no replay value.
Subject Matter: RB detailed the story of SOUTH SIDE youth during the 1970s, the height of Disco and the roller skating phenomanon. A was primarily about a man that we knew would turn out to be crazy and his various interests. It had some funny moments (2, to be exact, but I can’t remember the quotes). RB had funny moments also, but they were of the Unintentional variety.
Summary: RB was wonderfully predictable and short, and was “You Got Served” on rollerskates (without the dance jealousy). Plus you can do hand motions to describe which movie you’re seeing. A was boring at times and had no fun hand motions associated with it. All in all, see Roll Bounce if you can get a ticket for $5 and have no expectations. See Aviator if you’re interested in the development of the aviation industry and/or mental health. Don’t see either one if you’re looking to laugh really hard, or if you have something better to do.
Comment on things I’ve forgotten, please.
I’ve been studying on and off, but viruses make me sleepy…
-t
