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Movie Review: Murderball Alternate Title: Hell on Wheels
Story: The new, more politically
correct name of the sport as Quadriplegic Rugby gains corporate sponsorship
instead of it's old name of Murderball. It is an exciting, not for the
faint of heart type of man's man sport with crashing, bumping, thumping,
spills and lots of action.
I implore you to check out this film when it opens near you. It is
an inspiring documentary about men who have become quadriplegic through
injury, accident, illness or war. It is about courage, willpower, determination,
personal triumph and moxie (and not at all sappy). These guys do not
want you to feel sorry for them because they are in wheel chairs, trust
me. We get to meet and know about half a dozen of the major players. I
learned a lot about being a quadriplegic from a medical overview through
a full discussion (and some visuals) about their sex lives. It pretty
much answers many of the questions most of us never ask (but think about).
The film by directors Henry Alex Rubin and Dana
Adam Shapiro (it won the audience award at Sundance for best
Documentary) takes us from the 2002 World competition in Sweden through
last year's paralymics in Athens. Please check out this extraordinary film. You will be better for it.
Just do it! Acting: Not applicable in a documentary - but I sure
was engrossed by everyone. Predilection: I like documentaries and I like films
about survival.
Theater Audience: A very small appreciative crowd.
Sappy Factor: 0
Quirky Meter: 2
Squirm Scale: 0
Tissue Usage: I admit to a tear or two at the end.
Oscar Worthy: Yes
Nit Picking: How can I nit pick with these guys...they
are very scary.
Big Screen or Rental: Go for the big screen and support
Indie films like this one.
Length: 90 minutes
LOBO HOWLS: 9
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