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Murderball
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0821575533652
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Velocity / Thinkfilm
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Velocity / Thinkfilm
MPN: DTF53365D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Velocity / Thinkfilm
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 29, 2005
Running Time: 86 minutes
Studio: Velocity / Thinkfilm
Theatrical Release Date: July 22, 2005
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Editorial Review:
More than merely a sports documentary or an inspirational profile of triumph over adversity, Murderball offers a refreshing and progressive attitude toward disability while telling unforgettable stories about uniquely admirable people. It's ostensibly a film about quadriplegic rugby (or "Murderball," as it was formerly known), in which players with at least some loss of physical function in all four limbs navigate modified wheelchairs in a hardcore, full-contact sport that takes them all the way to the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 2004. But as we get to know paralyzed or amputee players on Team USA like Andy Cohn, Scott Hogsett, Bob Lujano and charismatic team spokesman Mark Zupan, we come to understand that quad rugby is a saving grace for these determined competitors, who battle Team Canada coach (and former Team USA superstar) Joe Soares en route to the climactic contest in Athens. Simply put, Murderball is the best film to date about living with a severe disability, but codirectors Henry Alex Rubin and Dana Adam Shapiro avoid the sappy, inspirational sentiment that hampers nearly all mainstream films involving disability. By the time this blazing 85-minute film reaches its emotional conclusion, the issue of disability is almost irrelevant; these guys are as normal as anyone, and their life stories led to Murderball becoming the most critically acclaimed documentary of 2005. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A documentary without the fluff
Most documentaries or movies with the handicapped that I have seen fall into one of two categories: 1) Complete fluff where everyone is sympathetic and incredibly inspiring, or 2) Patronizing. Murderball follows neither lead, and comes up completely humanistic and original.
Essentially it's the story of the US Olympic Wheelchair Rugby team, and their quest to win the gold. Among their rivals is their most hated enemy: the Canadians. Within this setup, we see happiness and elation, ... Read More
Rating:  - A FIlm Not Good At Apologizing!
When you think of quad rugby (rugby played by quadrapolegics) what do you think of? What I thought of was a bunch of disabled guys getting together to throw the ball around for no other reason but that they wouldn't feel sorry for themselves. (It is hard to admit, but that is the vision I had.)
This film - Murderball, which is the original name of "quad rugby" - is a mind-changer. And unlike other films portraying people with disabilities, this film does an excellent job in not apologizing ... Read More
Rating: - I'm gonna murder you with my ball
I watched this on my cable's On Demand because of the scene at the end of Knocked Up where the fat kid from Superbad and Scorcese on coke are in wheelchairs. Honestly, I thought I would like it and kill an hour and a half all at the same, but was expecting it to be a celebration of America's love of all things "extreme." I expected it to be 11 on a nu metal scale of 1-10, which still left room for unintentional funny. But I was surprised by the realness and heart the film Murderball has. I honestly could describe ... Read More
Rating: - Balls out
This was the best documentary I've ever seen. i have seen many sports films and this is at the top of my list. The whole USA vs Canada spin really makes the whole thing exciting. It also opens up your eyes to such an interesting sport that nobody realizes these people dedicate their lives to just like anything else.
Rating: - DON'T LET THE TITLE THROW YOU
Great, great, great. I learned the true definition of "quadraplegic". These guys are not into any "pity party". The MurderBall name comes from the fact that they go all out on the court; trying to win. This film is entertaining,first of all. If you want it to be inspiring and/or educational it can be that also. Highly recommend for any and everyone.
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