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Jason Statham’s $12 Million Rollerblade Action Film Turns 20 Today
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🗓 02 Sep 2026, 09:39 AM
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The action thriller starring Jason Statham, made on a $12 million budget and filmed largely on rollerblades, celebrates its 20‑year anniversary.
The Hollywood action picture that debuted two decades ago featured Jason Statham performing stunts while riding rollerblades. Produced with a budget of roughly $12 million, the film combined high‑octane chase sequences with the novelty of wheeled footwear, setting it apart from typical early‑2000s blockbusters.
At the time of its release, critics noted the unconventional filming technique, which required extensive choreography and safety planning. While the movie did not break box‑office records, it gained a cult following among fans of stunt‑driven cinema and remains a reference point for experimental action filmmaking.
Today, industry observers mark the anniversary as a reminder of the period’s willingness to experiment with unconventional props and locations. Streaming platforms have begun to feature the title in retro action line‑ups, introducing it to a new generation of viewers.
At the time of its release, critics noted the unconventional filming technique, which required extensive choreography and safety planning. While the movie did not break box‑office records, it gained a cult following among fans of stunt‑driven cinema and remains a reference point for experimental action filmmaking.
Today, industry observers mark the anniversary as a reminder of the period’s willingness to experiment with unconventional props and locations. Streaming platforms have begun to feature the title in retro action line‑ups, introducing it to a new generation of viewers.