Blood on the Flat Track: The Rise of the Rat City Rollergirls (2007) User Reviews

Marvelous, simply marvelous.

[jussjaime · 10/10 · 17 October 2007]

I'm not an eloquent writer (I wouldn't even classify myself as a writer) but I had to submit my thoughts on this incredible documentary.

The first time I saw this film I fell in love with it. Just a few short months before its release, I became addicted to the sport of roller derby. I saw the first bout of season three; we were there to watch a friend play. Little did I know this thing called derby would totally consume me. Rumor had it that there was a movie coming out about the very same roller derby league that stole my heart. I did some research and found the "BOTFT" website. I watched the trailer daily...sometimes several times per day.

My addiction was fed when I finally got to see the film; I was totally glued to the screen from the first minute to the last. The details on how the league began and the roller girls involved were fascinating. They captured so many touching, comical, intimate, and honorable details of this incredible organization.

When it was over, I wanted to watch it again...immediately. I long for a copy of my own on DVD. I just might have to buy two, so I have a back up for when I wear the first one out.

First in class best in class

[bingme2001 · 10/10 · 24 October 2007]

This movie is interesting to watch at many levels. Moves along nicely with good injections of humor and history. Many thanks to the artists that put it together. I highly recommend seeing it if you are curious about the grass roots of roller derby or just need a good laugh. My only ding on the movie is that the lighting suffers at times. Too dark or too back lit. I appreciate variation in lighting adds depth to the overall production but some of the interviews are a bit lost in the shadows for my taste. Sound production was excellent with clear audio tracks on most of the movie. Video of matches was excellent, especially given the lighting provided at the venues and the fast action. Bingme