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August 03, 2005

A Movie Called Murderball

Ever heard of it?

I haven't, but apparently the only reason I've not seen it is because handicapped people, particularly giant ones on a big screen, make me uncomfortable.

The movie "Murderball" has all the makings of a big hit: Tough guys, violence, a little sex and a U.S. sports team overcoming long odds. Reviews have been fabulous.

So why aren't more people going to see it?

"Murderball" is the true story of the U.S. wheelchair rugby team, and the stars are real-life paraplegic athletes. Their sport, also called quad rugby, is as much demolition derby as anything...

"The only explanation is that people don't want to see something about handicapped people. There is some resistance," said Mark Urman, head of the theatrical division at the New York-based THINKFilm.

Or it could be, you know, that your marketing sucks. Or it could be, you know, that just because the critics love something doesn't mean normal people will too. Or it could be, you know, that I've never heard of your movie!

Everyone's a victim these days. Sheesh.