A fantastic insight into the history, storeys and interesting characters of my new favourite sport! Highly recommended!
Andy Cohn,
Bob Lujano,
Joe Soares,
Keith Cavill,
Mark Zupan
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Like any other great sports story, 'Murderball' features fierce rivalry, stopwatch suspense, dazzling athletic prowess, larger-than-life personalities and triumph over daunting odds. But murderball, t...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 29, 2005
Stats: 752 reviews
Flixster Reviews (752)
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October 1, 2009
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November 29, 2007
Very good documentary about quadriplegics playing full-contact wheelchair rugby. Gives a full picture of their lives, warts and all.
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September 18, 2007
Don't pity these quadriplegeics too much! It takes a tough mofo to play wheelchair rugby.
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August 1, 2007
Really cool doco about wheelchair rugby. Gets behind the surface of the wheelchair and explores the players. Hard not to get excited by the final match. Best of all, after The U.S. and Canada have their energetic clash, it's my beloved New Zealand who are the final victors. Inter...( read more)
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May 11, 2007
Murderball is a good sports documentary and a great look at living with a disability. On the surface, this film unabashedly celebrates defiant machismo and the competitive spirit but underneath I sensed a more speculative investigation of human motivation, in many different are...( read more)
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October 15, 2009
I really enjoyed this film as it allowed me to learn more about quadriplegics and their situation and how they feel about the constant prejudice and discrimination. It was funny, informative and entertaining. An inspirational film.
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September 23, 2009
I had to watch this movie for a class. It is really good. I liked it. It was way cool to watch and if I had the chance I would go watch it in person.
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September 17, 2009
Automatically one of my fav documentaries. The great style MTV brings to it, especially at the begining, makes this totally entertaining. The rivalry of team USA & Canada as the main focus, with the over-arching subtle story-telling and struggles (or non-struggles) of the athelet...( read more)
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August 16, 2009
These guys may be in wheelchairs but they could kick my ass. Well made as well. Would love to see the sport in person.
Critic Reviews
To consider the bleak months and sleepless nights when these men first confronted the reality of their injuries, and now to see them in the full force of athletic exuberance, is to learn something val... full review
Murderball brilliantly captures the intensity of the little-known athletic competition, offering more intimacy and drama than most Hollywood sports movies. full review
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