Product Details

• Actors: Shane McDermott, Seth Green, Brittney Powell, Chris Conrad, Edie McClurg
• Directors: Rob Bowman
• Writers: Stephen McEveety, Bill Apablasa
• Producers: Bruce Davey, Stephen McEveety
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
• Run Time: 91 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303018033
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,261 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Item Name: Airborne [Region 2]; Studio: (null)

Product Description

A teenage boy, a set of rollerblades and an interschool athletic rivalry are the ingredients for a whiz-bang comedy sparked by astounding feats of skating pyrotechnics. Year: 1993 Director: Rob Bowman Starring: Shane McDermott, Seth Green, Brittney Powell

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 for fighting??, October 19, 2003

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Eric L. Willard (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Airborne [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Good: Well, I had to give this movie a 5 because anyone who likes Seth Green and Jack Black today, really need to see this movie. You'll see both of them in early greatness.
It's good to see the supporting roles moving on to become way more well known than any of the stars in these older films. You'll see some supporting roles in this film for years to come, such as Seth's parents and the girl he tries to impress. You'll have to watch it to see who I'm talking about.
Bad: It IS a bit dated and for lack of a better word, cheezy, (hangs head low) but it's funny and nostalgic.
Have fun watching.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This ain't over - JACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!, August 25, 2004

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M. D Sadowsky "Child of the 80s" (Oxford, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Airborne [VHS] (VHS Tape)

In-Line skating movies are a lot like Matthew Modine... box office death. Remember 'Solarbabies' or 'Prayer of the Rollerboys'? No, of course you don't. Moreover, the strange thing is, on paper at least, 'Airborne' would have had producers running for the hills. Virtually every mainstream Hollywood cliche is in this movie. You have your garden variety 'fish out of water' lead character; the lovable clown-prince secondary character; a quasi-Romeo and Juliet love connection (without the death of course); and the 'big race' for the finale. Taking all of that into account - this is a good movie. I repeat, I would rather watch this than the bulk of summer fare that emerges every year. But, why?

First, 'Airborne' was filmed AND actually took place in Cincinnati, OH (normally flicks with no big stars are made in Toronto and/or Vancouver). Its a nice touch.

Second, the characters are genuinely likable. Seth Green plays his role of the hapless and dateless cousin to perfection. A very very young Jack Black is also excellent.

Lastly, Rollerbading isn't necessarily the core of this movie. You could could enjoy it simply by skimming over the skating scenes, but not recommended. The 'big race' at the end of the movie isn't like a hockey game one would expect - but a surprsingly exciting free-for-all downhill event. In fact, the race at the end of the movie is nearly 25 minutes long, but it is filmed so well and with just the right amount of sound effects that it flows remarkably well. This used to be a staple on TBS but has waned in airings as the years have progressed. 'Airborne' isn't even a cult film - so pick it up, you'll watch it AT LEAST 3 times - that's worth a few bucks, right?

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge it before you've seen it, January 20, 2000

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sethfan (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Airborne [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I'll have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It's not the greatest movie ever made, but I don't think that's what the film makers were trying for. Instead this surfing/rollerblade romp is an entertaining, fun and realistic story of teenagers coping with peer pressure-something we can all relate to. Shane McDermot is well suited for the character of the kid out of water, so to speak, and his way of handling the "bully" situations is a lesson to be learned by all. The roller blade scenes are fantastic to watch, even if you're not in to that kind of thing. Seth Green is perfect as the geeky-but cool-cousin who's always picked on; and Green's performance is a precursor to his talent as Kenny in Can't Hardly Wait. Check this one out-you won't be disappointed!