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| director = [[Rob Bowman (director)|Rob Bowman]] |
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| screenplay = Bill Apablasa |
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| story = Stephen McEveety |
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* Shane McDermott |
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* [[Seth Green]] |
* [[Seth Green]] |
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* [[Brittney Powell]]}} |
* [[Brittney Powell]]}} |
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| cinematography = [[Daryn Okada]] |
| cinematography = [[Daryn Okada]] |
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| editing = Harry B. Miller III |
| editing = Harry B. Miller III |
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| studio = [[Icon Productions]] |
| studio = [[Icon Productions]] |
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| distributor = [[Warner Bros.]] |
| distributor = [[Warner Bros.]] |
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| released = {{Film date|1993|09|17}} |
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| runtime = 91 minutes |
| runtime = 91 minutes |
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| country = United States |
| country = United States |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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| budget = $2.6 million<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://imdb.com/title/tt0106233/business | title=Box office/business for ''Airborne'' (1993) | publisher=[[Internet Movie Database]] | accessdate=June 30, 2007}}</ref> |
| budget = $2.6 million<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://imdb.com/title/tt0106233/business | title=Box office/business for ''Airborne'' (1993) | publisher=[[Internet Movie Database]] | accessdate=June 30, 2007}}</ref> |
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| gross = $2.9 million (domestic)<ref name="mojo">{{Cite web | url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=airborne.htm | title=''Airborne'' (1993) | publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]] | accessdate=June 30, 2007}}</ref> |
| gross = $2.9 million (domestic)<ref name="mojo">{{Cite web | url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=airborne.htm | title=''Airborne'' (1993) | publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]] | accessdate=June 30, 2007}}</ref> |
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'''''Airborne''''' is a 1993 American [[comedy-drama]] film about [[inline skating]] directed by [[Rob Bowman (director)|Rob Bowman]] and starring Shane McDermott, [[Seth Green]], [[Brittney Powell]], [[Chris Conrad (actor)|Chris Conrad]], [[Jacob Vargas]] |
'''''Airborne''''' is a 1993 American [[comedy-drama]] film about [[inline skating]] directed by [[Rob Bowman (director)|Rob Bowman]] in his [[List of directorial debuts|feature film directorial debut]], and starring Shane McDermott, [[Seth Green]], [[Brittney Powell]], [[Chris Conrad (actor)|Chris Conrad]], [[Jacob Vargas]] and [[Jack Black]]. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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Mitchell Goosen |
Mitchell Goosen is a teenager from California who loves to surf and rollerblade. His zoologist parents are given the opportunity for grant work in [[Australia]] for six months. Eager to accompany his parents to the surf-friendly shores of the South Pacific, he is dismayed to find out that he will not be joining them and instead will be living with his aunt and uncle in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], to finish the remainder of his high school semester. He arrives in the midst of a winter storm quickly coming to the realization that this is far from the free-spirited beach atmosphere that he has been accustomed to. To add to his disillusion, he meets his cousin Wiley, who at first glance is an awkward teenager and whose parents' lifestyle and demeanor, though warm and hospitable, is a bit old-fashioned. |
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Mitchell |
Mitchell is met on his first day at school with obstacles. He is antagonized by the gritty hockey players who chastise Mitchell for his easygoing [[Maharishi]] philosophy and California appearance. The hockey players include Jack, Augie, Snake, Rosenblat, and the Banduccis. With an upcoming game against the rival preps, Wiley and subsequently Mitchell are asked to fill-in for two students undergoing punishment for misbehavior. Mitchell inadvertently scores a goal for the preps, cementing the disdain of the hockey players, and in particular Jack, who tackles Mitchell while still on the ice, concussing him and leaving him unconscious for what appears to be hours. Over the course of the next few weeks, Mitchell and Wiley are harassed relentlessly, culminating with Mitchell having a dream which convinces him to peacefully confront the situation. |
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During the interim, Mitchell falls in love with Nikki. During a double date with his cousin and Nikki's friend Gloria, the leader of the preps, Blane, physically confronts Mitchell, who is only saved when Jack arrives to stand up for Nikki who, as it turns out, is also Jack's sister. Mitchell's dream comes to fruition when he decides to proactively join Jack and his ice hockey brethren for a street hockey game against the preps. Mitchell embarrasses Blane, causing a change of heart from his teammates. Later, Snake, Augie, and the Banduccis solicit Mitchell's help and rollerblading expertise in a race down a harrowing street route termed Devil's Backbone against the preps. It is agreed upon that the first team with three members crossing the finish line will be deemed the winner. An aggressive and athletic Snake reaches the finish first for Mitchell's team, but two preps swiftly follow suit. Needing only one more person to win and with Blane in sight of the end, he decides to barrel into Mitchell but poorly times his attack and instead lands in the waters below, drowning. This leaves Jack and Mitchell in clear sight of the finish line, as they approach in tandem victory to the cheers of their awaiting schoolmates, and kisses of respective love interests. Mitchell has finally earned the respect of Jack and his friends, and he is lifted on the shoulders of a cheering crowd. |
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Over the course of the next few weeks, Mitchell and Wiley are harassed and pranked relentlessly, but one bright spot comes in the form of a girl named Nikki (Powell), who Mitchell makes a deep connection with. During a double date with Wiley and Nikki's friend Gloria, Blane (who is revealed as Nikki's ex) appears and physically confronts Mitchell and Nikki. Mitchell, a staunch pacifist, is attempting to defuse the situation peacefully even as Wiley is hurt in the confrontation. The intervention of Jack further complicates the situation as he is revealed to be Nikki's brother, and is not happy to see her with Mitchell. Mitchell is at first flippant to Jack's aggression, but steadfastly refuses to fight Jack. At Jack's insistence that Mitchell is backing out because he's scared, Mitchell's laidback stoicism cracks and he replies that he won't fight Jack because he and subsequently anyone else in Cincinnati isn't worth his time or effort as he's leaving in three months. Upon hearing this, Nikki leaves, heartbroken, having taken his comments to include her as well. Wiley also expresses his disappointment in Mitchell for not at least standing up for Nikki. |
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In school, Nikki rebuffs Mitchell's attempts at reconciliation and Wiley is also upset. Sometime later, Mitchell is inspired by a dream (involving a Spanish-speaking shark named Pepe) to fight for Nikki without fighting Jack. Wiley is skeptical, but follows his cousin to a street hockey game between Jack's friends and the Preps the next day. Mitchell approaches the team who ostensibly agree to let him play (hoping to watch him suffer an injury), but are taken aback when he easily scores a goal against the preps. In the next play, it would appear that Mitchell suffers a setback when Blane takes a cheap shot, and he again backs down from a fight, but then Mitchell takes his revenge by sneaking up on Blane and pantsing him in front of the crowd, revealing he's not wearing any underwear under his jock strap. He escapes a pack of preps, but only after reconciling with Nikki, asserting to her that there are some things worth fighting for. Snake, Augie, the Banduccis, and Rosenblatt (Jack being notably absent) visit Mitchell at home, at first appearing to be hostile but then raising him up over their heads, celebrating his actions against Blane and finally accepting him as a new friend. They solicit Mitchell's help and rollerblading expertise in a race down a harrowing street route termed "Devil's Backbone" against the preps to settle their score once and for all. |
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* Shane McDermott as Mitchell Goosen |
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* [[Seth Green]] as Wiley Metzner |
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* [[Edie McClurg]] as Irene Metzner |
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* Owen Stadele as Blane |
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* [[Jessica Boevers]] as Alexis |
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* Daniel Betances as Tony Banducci |
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* David Betances as Mark Banducci |
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* [[Jason Matthew Smith]] as Rosenblat |
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* Mike Colvin as Hot High School Boy Hockey Crowd Extra |
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* Christian McVeigh as "Supermac" |
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On the day of the race, it is agreed upon that the first team with three members crossing the finish line will be deemed the winner. Jack and Mitchell have a silent moment where they at least grudgingly appear to bury the hatchet. The race begins and many skaters, including Auggie, are injured. Snake takes the lead, with two of the preps struggling to keep pace with him. Jack and Blane follow, and after some difficult struggles, Mitchell start to bridge the gap. The remaining preps fall behind when the Banducci twins forego racing altogether in favor of simply fighting them all. Snake is the first across the finish line, located on the harbor by [[Riverfront Stadium]], followed closely by two preps. Mitchell loses sight of Blane and Jack, but catches up by jumping from a second-story parking lot and landing on a makeshift ramp provided by a flatbed truck. Jack falls, but Blane, with the finish line in sight, attempts to push Mitchell into the water. Mitchell stops short and Blane falls into the river, drowning. Mitchell goes back, helps up Jack and the two cross the finish line together to the cheers of their awaiting schoolmates. Mitchell has finally earned the respect of Jack and his friends, and he is lifted on the shoulders of a cheering crowd as the movie ends. |
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Producer Stephen McEveety collaborated on the story with his former schoolmate, speech teacher and children's book writer Bill Apablasa, who also wrote the screenplay.<ref name="AirborneDevelopment1">{{cite web |title=Airborne (1993) |url=https://catalog.afi.com/Film/59450-AIRBORNE?sid=284b359e-01c6-43df-bad7-4235b61aa5a8&sr=10.839675&cp=1&pos=1|website=[[American Film Institute|AFI]] |access-date=July 5, 2023}}</ref> McEveety later brought the project to Icon Productions president Bruce Davey when he joined the company in 1992.<ref name= "AirborneDevelopment1"/> During production, filmmakers consulted with professional in-line skaters from Team Rollerblade, who spent twelve days choreographing the skating sequences, performing onscreen stunts, and training the actors in the sport.<ref name= "AirborneDevelopment1"/> Principal photography took place during winter 1992 in Cincinnati, Ohio.<ref name= "AirborneDevelopment1"/> Although filmmakers later intended to move to snowier landscapes in Minnesota, a recent blizzard in Ohio enabled them to complete all exterior filming within the state.<ref name= "AirborneDevelopment1"/> Shooting in the classrooms of Western Hills High School took place on weekends and included numerous students as background actors.<ref name= "AirborneDevelopment1"/> |
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* Mitchell Goosen – Shane McDermott |
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* Wiley Metzner – [[Seth Green]] |
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* Irene Metzner – [[Edie McClurg]] |
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* Blane – Owen Stadele |
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* Tony Banducci – Daniel Betances |
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* Mark Banducci – David Betances |
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* Supermac – Christian McVeigh |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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===Critical=== |
===Critical=== |
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On [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], it holds a |
On the [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], it holds a 31% approval rating, based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 3.5/10. The website's consensus reads, "''Airborne'' skates downhill with a threadbare story, flat characters, and wince-inducing dialogue."<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1046035_airborne? | title=''Airborne'' (1993) | work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] | accessdate=September 2, 2023}}</ref> |
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In a review for the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', Chris Willman commended the production team for their efforts, praising cinematographer Okada for giving the film "a surprising natural light look" and composer Copeland for providing "a well above average rock score", and giving huge credit to second unit director [[Steve Boyum]], stunt coordinator Pat Parnell and the skaters for making the skating scenes and finale "inherently cinematic". |
In a review for the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', Chris Willman commended the production team for their efforts, praising cinematographer Okada for giving the film "a surprising natural light look" and composer Copeland for providing "a well above average rock score", and giving huge credit to second unit director [[Steve Boyum]], stunt coordinator Pat Parnell and the skaters for making the skating scenes and finale "inherently cinematic". |
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Willman added that, "Off the skates, it's at best mediocre ''[[Nickelodeon]]'' fare", writing that "[A]s the first major filmic celebration of in line skating and holy Rollerbladers, ''Airborne'' (citywide) is hell on wheels and itchy limbo off. The occasional action scenes are as appropriately tortuous as the tired teen out of water plot is torturous. This is a kid flick that's speed skating on one leg."<ref>{{Cite web | url=https:// |
Willman added that, "Off the skates, it's at best mediocre ''[[Nickelodeon]]'' fare", writing that "[A]s the first major filmic celebration of in line skating and holy Rollerbladers, ''Airborne'' (citywide) is hell on wheels and itchy limbo off. The occasional action scenes are as appropriately tortuous as the tired teen out of water plot is torturous. This is a kid flick that's speed skating on one leg."<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-20-ca-37175-story.html | title='Airborne' Skates Past Plot Points | last=Willman | first=Chris | work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=September 20, 1993 | access-date=April 12, 2018}}</ref> |
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''[[The New York Times]]''{{'}}s [[Stephen Holden]] called it "a modest attempt to take a familiar genre, the surf movie, and spin it into a new subgenre, the Rollerblades film."<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/18/movies/review-film-making-a-race-on-skates-the-reason-to-exist.html | title=Making a Race on Skates the Reason to Exist | last=Holden | first=Stephen | authorlink=Stephen Holden | work=[[The New York Times |
''[[The New York Times]]''{{'}}s [[Stephen Holden]] called it "a modest attempt to take a familiar genre, the surf movie, and spin it into a new subgenre, the Rollerblades film."<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/18/movies/review-film-making-a-race-on-skates-the-reason-to-exist.html | title=Making a Race on Skates the Reason to Exist | last=Holden | first=Stephen | authorlink=Stephen Holden | work=[[The New York Times]] | date=September 18, 1993 | accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref> |
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===Box office=== |
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==External links== |
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*{{IMDb title|0106233|Airborne}} |
*{{IMDb title|0106233|Airborne}} |
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*{{Mojo title|airborne|title=Airborne}} |
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Airborne | |
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Directed by | Rob Bowman |
Screenplay by | Bill Apablasa |
Story by | Stephen McEveety |
Produced by | Bruce Davey Stephen McEveety |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Daryn Okada |
Edited by | Harry B. Miller III |
Music by | Stewart Copeland |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $2.6 million[1] |
Box office | $2.9 million (domestic)[2] |
Airborne is a 1993 American comedy-drama film about inline skating directed by Rob Bowman in his feature film directorial debut, and starring Shane McDermott, Seth Green, Brittney Powell, Chris Conrad, Jacob Vargas and Jack Black.
Plot
[edit]Mitchell Goosen is a teenager from California who loves to surf and rollerblade. His zoologist parents are given the opportunity for grant work in Australia for six months. Eager to accompany his parents to the surf-friendly shores of the South Pacific, he is dismayed to find out that he will not be joining them and instead will be living with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio, to finish the remainder of his high school semester. He arrives in the midst of a winter storm quickly coming to the realization that this is far from the free-spirited beach atmosphere that he has been accustomed to. To add to his disillusion, he meets his cousin Wiley, who at first glance is an awkward teenager and whose parents' lifestyle and demeanor, though warm and hospitable, is a bit old-fashioned.
Mitchell is met on his first day at school with obstacles. He is antagonized by the gritty hockey players who chastise Mitchell for his easygoing Maharishi philosophy and California appearance. The hockey players include Jack, Augie, Snake, Rosenblat, and the Banduccis. With an upcoming game against the rival preps, Wiley and subsequently Mitchell are asked to fill-in for two students undergoing punishment for misbehavior. Mitchell inadvertently scores a goal for the preps, cementing the disdain of the hockey players, and in particular Jack, who tackles Mitchell while still on the ice, concussing him and leaving him unconscious for what appears to be hours. Over the course of the next few weeks, Mitchell and Wiley are harassed relentlessly, culminating with Mitchell having a dream which convinces him to peacefully confront the situation.
During the interim, Mitchell falls in love with Nikki. During a double date with his cousin and Nikki's friend Gloria, the leader of the preps, Blane, physically confronts Mitchell, who is only saved when Jack arrives to stand up for Nikki who, as it turns out, is also Jack's sister. Mitchell's dream comes to fruition when he decides to proactively join Jack and his ice hockey brethren for a street hockey game against the preps. Mitchell embarrasses Blane, causing a change of heart from his teammates. Later, Snake, Augie, and the Banduccis solicit Mitchell's help and rollerblading expertise in a race down a harrowing street route termed Devil's Backbone against the preps. It is agreed upon that the first team with three members crossing the finish line will be deemed the winner. An aggressive and athletic Snake reaches the finish first for Mitchell's team, but two preps swiftly follow suit. Needing only one more person to win and with Blane in sight of the end, he decides to barrel into Mitchell but poorly times his attack and instead lands in the waters below, drowning. This leaves Jack and Mitchell in clear sight of the finish line, as they approach in tandem victory to the cheers of their awaiting schoolmates, and kisses of respective love interests. Mitchell has finally earned the respect of Jack and his friends, and he is lifted on the shoulders of a cheering crowd.
Cast
[edit]- Shane McDermott as Mitchell Goosen
- Seth Green as Wiley Metzner
- Brittney Powell as Nikki
- Chris Conrad as Jack
- Edie McClurg as Irene Metzner
- Patrick O'Brien as Louie Metzner
- Jack Black as Jose Augusto Rafael "Augie" de la Parra
- Alanna Ubach as Gloria
- Jacob Vargas as "Snake"
- Owen Stadele as Blane
- Jessica Boevers as Alexis
- Chris Edwards as Walt
- Daniel Betances as Tony Banducci
- David Betances as Mark Banducci
- Jason Matthew Smith as Rosenblat
- Travis Hafer as Ice Skating / Roller Hockey Extra
- Mike Colvin as Hot High School Boy Hockey Crowd Extra
- Christian McVeigh as "Supermac"
Production
[edit]Producer Stephen McEveety collaborated on the story with his former schoolmate, speech teacher and children's book writer Bill Apablasa, who also wrote the screenplay.[3] McEveety later brought the project to Icon Productions president Bruce Davey when he joined the company in 1992.[3] During production, filmmakers consulted with professional in-line skaters from Team Rollerblade, who spent twelve days choreographing the skating sequences, performing onscreen stunts, and training the actors in the sport.[3] Principal photography took place during winter 1992 in Cincinnati, Ohio.[3] Although filmmakers later intended to move to snowier landscapes in Minnesota, a recent blizzard in Ohio enabled them to complete all exterior filming within the state.[3] Shooting in the classrooms of Western Hills High School took place on weekends and included numerous students as background actors.[3]
Reception
[edit]Critical
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 31% approval rating, based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 3.5/10. The website's consensus reads, "Airborne skates downhill with a threadbare story, flat characters, and wince-inducing dialogue."[4]
In a review for the Los Angeles Times, Chris Willman commended the production team for their efforts, praising cinematographer Okada for giving the film "a surprising natural light look" and composer Copeland for providing "a well above average rock score", and giving huge credit to second unit director Steve Boyum, stunt coordinator Pat Parnell and the skaters for making the skating scenes and finale "inherently cinematic".
Willman added that, "Off the skates, it's at best mediocre Nickelodeon fare", writing that "[A]s the first major filmic celebration of in line skating and holy Rollerbladers, Airborne (citywide) is hell on wheels and itchy limbo off. The occasional action scenes are as appropriately tortuous as the tired teen out of water plot is torturous. This is a kid flick that's speed skating on one leg."[5]
The New York Times's Stephen Holden called it "a modest attempt to take a familiar genre, the surf movie, and spin it into a new subgenre, the Rollerblades film."[6]
Box office
[edit]The film was released in 982 theaters. It made $2,850,263 domestically, and $1,262,239 in its opening weekend.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Box office/business for Airborne (1993)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved June 30, 2007.
- ^ a b "Airborne (1993)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 30, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f "Airborne (1993)". AFI. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Airborne (1993)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Willman, Chris (September 20, 1993). "'Airborne' Skates Past Plot Points". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (September 18, 1993). "Making a Race on Skates the Reason to Exist". The New York Times. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
External links
[edit]- 1993 films
- American comedy-drama films
- American teen comedy films
- Roller skating films
- Films set in Cincinnati
- Films shot in Ohio
- Icon Productions films
- Warner Bros. films
- Films directed by Rob Bowman
- Films produced by Bruce Davey
- Films scored by Stewart Copeland
- 1993 directorial debut films
- 1990s English-language films
- 1990s American films