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Holy Rollers [DVD]

Jesse Eisenberg , Justin Bartha , Kevin Asch    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha, Danny A. Abeckaser, Ari Graynor, Jason Fuchs
  • Directors: Kevin Asch
  • Producers: Danny A. Abeckaser, Jen Gatien, Per Melita, Tory Tunnell
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Crabtree
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Oct 2011
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B005MX9DLM
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 38,124 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Holy Rollers stars heavyweight performers BAFTA and Oscar nominated*Jessie Eisenberg ( The Social Network , Zombieland ) and Justin Bartha ( The Hangover 1 & 2 ). Set between the bustling streets of New York City and Amsterdam, Holy Rollers is a story based on true events about an innocent young man, Sam (Eisenberg) who is lured into a dark, seedy underworld and becomes involved in smuggling drugs. As the stakes get higher, Sam becomes ever more involved in these corrupt dealings, as he forgets his friends, family and values. Can Sam set himself straight before it is too late, or is the draw or money, woman and power too great...? With electrifying performances from both Eisenberg and Bartha and featuring Ari Graynor and Q-Tip, Holy Rollers is an intense, dangerous journey and is set to be the next indie smash.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Story 25 Oct 2011
I hadn't heard of this film, but bought it yesterday as a one off because I saw Jesse Eisenberg on the cover and I had really liked him in The Social Network. Another 'based on real events' film from him, but I actually found Holy Rollers to have more intrigue. It also seems to have an impressive list of extra features, which I'm sure I'll delve into with my other film buff friends when I watch this again with them. Can't wait!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Drugs don't work 20 Oct 2011
By MissT
Since seeing Zombieland I have fallen for Jesse Eisenberg, this is such a good film, telling the story of a young man torn morally between what he knows is right, what he thinks is right and what he desires. All of this takes him out of his sheltered religious community and in to a world of Ecstacy, loose women, gangsters and danger. Jesse as usual delivers a wonderful performance (i just love him!), but Justin Bartha - the straight man in the Hangover and rom com top man is really good as the very naughty yosef - the devil on Jesse's shoulder, you will never see him in the same light again after this.

A really good fall and rise tale of drugs, money and religion, I will be buying!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Moly! 20 Oct 2011
I caught this in the cinema and have to say that I love this movie. Jesse Eisenberg is utterly fantastic as the innocent chap who gets caught up in drug smuggling, becomes seduced by the dark underworld and then desperate to get out. Justin Bartha steals it for me. We've seen in in the Hangover 1 and 2 but his performance here is unlike anything I've seen before from him.

I heartily recommend this movie - great story, acting and journey.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great film, for fans of 70's classics like the French Connection and the Godfather, Holy Rollers tells the story of a young chap who is bound by religious constraints and is tempted by a so called friend in to smuggling ecstasy. Obviously it all goes turbo and there are tears, arrests, fights, guns and running. Jesse Eisenberg who stunned us all in the social network turns in a great performance as usual but its our man from the hangover Justin Bartha who turns in a fantastic performance as the unhinged friend who temps jesse in the first place - this is justin's goodfella's. A brilliant indie film!
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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent 31 May 2012
By cartoon
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Cant understand why this film isnt more well known and loved . Ok it shouldnt be compared to the classic good fellas [ not the same depth of story ] and some of the jews characters do seem a little hammy out of The Jazz singer , But Jesse Eisenberg is great and his whole fall from grace from synagogue to amsterdam is such a great story . Ignore the trashy cover , this isnt a film about drug violence but about the struggle to balance tradition and temptation .
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but ... 3 Dec 2011
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The film itself was a great story but the quality of the dvd was really bad. Poor light quality, (I know, I know ... lots played out on dark streets and dingey clubs) and the sound was terrible. 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. The plot wasn't difficult to follow so I made up my own lines. No manner of adjustments to my tv or dvd player were useful so I assume it was just the quality of the dvd copy.
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3.0 out of 5 stars FIDLER ON THE DOPE 17 Dec 2012
Although based on true events I found this film's portrayal of the Orthodox Jewish Chassidic community of New York to be Shambolic and poorly researched.
Firstly Jesse Eisenberg's dress, hair and peyot were out of sync with the real thing.

Whilst Chassidim have long peyot,they are normally accompanied by a beard, short or no hair, and round, brim up hats. Jesse's hair was long, he had no beard with long peyot and a none chassidic hat. Although Chabad chassidim have such hats, they do not have long peyot.

Other scenes in the film were most unorthodox - such as the mixed synagogue scene of lighting the menorah. Chassidim in their synagogues are sex segregated very strictly to the extent that you cannot see the women.

My view of the film is that it was probably a quick cheapy to cash in on Jasse Essenberg's popularity. Although there have been a few tragic instances of Chassidim getting caught carrying drugs, the premise remains unlikely due to the social schism that such occurances cause for the individual and his/her family. This was well portrayed and is surely the main point of the film, that drugs destroy people both physically and socially.

Worth a watch overall.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Holy Unsympathetic Characters, Batman 27 Jan 2012
By Sam
Jesse Eisenberg is an actor who has the rare ability to span both the serious drama and comedy genres. `Holly Rollers' is a film that fits squarely into the serious drama bracket, but perhaps should be pushed further into the dull drama bracket. Eisenberg play Sam, an Orthodox Jew who is tricked into carrying drug on a plane; rather than learning from his mistake Sam realises that this is an easy way to make money. His criminality is diametrically opposite to the values of his friends and family, will he repent before it is too late?

`Holly Rollers' is a film that is hard to like, because so many of the people involve seem alien or unlikable. The Orthodox Jewish society is a closed one so it should be interesting that director Kevin Asch has chosen to peer inside. However, rather than making the viewer relate with the family of Sam, you feel just as alienated as he does. In many ways the family's strict lifestyle is to blame for Sam's actions. I'm not sure if this lack of sympathy is due to inadequate direction and acting on the part of the film makers, or my own inability to understand. Either way, with the moral compass of the film being off it is hard to care about anyone at all.

Eisenberg himself does not fare much better as he plays such as wimpish character that he soon becomes unlovable. Rather than facing his issues he chooses to whine about them. The one glimmer of light is Justin Bartha as the fallen Yosef. Bartha is able to bring some life into an otherwise near death film. Directed on a relatively low budget, Asch paints a grey world that is not great to look at, so High Definition is not really needed. The extras show that the intentions behind the filmmakers were good, but perhaps the tone was wrong.
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