Safehouse Pictures, Despite the weaknesses, Holy Rollers remains entertaining. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. A heartbreaking and vivid portrayal of the "Yetzer Ha Rah" the Evil Impulse unfettered and its path of destruction. You're almost there! The film has a clear message, and without ever saying it you know what it is. | Rating: 2/5 Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. |, July 6, 2011 Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. | Rating: 2/5 I think the only interesting aspect is that it is a true story. There's a problem loading this menu right now. As there were no subtitles for the hard of hearing - which I am not but could have been an option for helping me along - I had to guess at most of the conversation. While they succeed in taking millions from casinos, how will they manage to find a place for faith and God in the arena of high stakes gambling? With Angus Benfield, Victoria Abbott, Jeremy Brennan, Mark Hadlow. Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016. 4 people found this helpful. |. Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2012. crime, Deerjen Films, | Rating: B- | Rating: 2/5 A must-see for indie and crime film fans! I think when you here drug smuggling you think of a violent action. R (Language Throughout|Drug Content|Brief Sexual Material), drama, |, July 10, 2011 I think the problem was how the crew produced it and not the film itself. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commission-free in our professional marketplace. |, January 12, 2018 It wasn't all set in a Shul like Mr.Ebert portrayed. Buenas actuaciones y una historia cruda y que engancha. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. We have seen this all before; from Jesse Eisenberg's trademark jitters and speedy speech to the inevitable tragic story arc and the morphing of smalltime dabbler to swaggering kingpin, undone by over-confidence. While 'Holy Rollers' doesn't exactly tell an original story and is a bit lower-key than a lot of other crime films it is very well-made and gives us a look into a community that rarely gets explored in film. Please enable JavaScript to experience Vimeo in all of its glory. With Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha, Danny A. Abeckaser, Ari Graynor. Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2011. Sam Gold (Jesse Eisenberg), a young Hasid from an Orthodox Brooklyn community reluctantly follows the path his family has chosen for him, awaiting a pending arranged marriage and studying to become a Rabbi. I love independent films and 'Holy Rollers' is a good, indie crime-thriller in the best sense. Regal The point was a low key spiritual message, when you think drugs low key and spiritual usually don't come up. It wasn't what I expected. Jesse Eisenberg. I was falling asleep for much of it. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. | Rating: 3/5, July 8, 2011 This took out a realistic feel for this film, but the movie intentionally stayed away from it. This movie was both disturbing but illustrative of the innocense of the Hasidic community and the ease with which Israeli drug Lords seduced its members and ruined lives. Cinemark and the Terms and Policies, Don't have an account? Holy Rollers' innocence-lost, you-can't-go-home-again arc is something of a clich, but the film remains refreshingly nonjudgmental about its hero's burgeoning criminal career. An interesting idea executed in an un-interesting way, 'Holy Rollers' had my attention, but due to a lack of interesting characters and some serious pacing issues failed to hit the mark. Es sin duda una buena película para el que le guste un cine distinto al habitual, más realista y alejado de la grandiosidad de las superproducciones. este es el caso. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. The problem, however, is that many of the supporting roles never fully developed, being especially pronounced with Justin Bartha's character. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Sign up here.