Roar - The Complete Series
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Movie Reviews of Roar - The Complete Series
Movie Review: Can you hear it?
Summary: 5 Stars
Roar is a wonderful series with a great cast including Heath Ledger, John Saint Ryan, Vera Farmiga, Alonzo Greer, and Sebastian Roché. It was produced by Davd Cassidy and had a great team of writers. What never made any since was why it was cancelled. The casting, directing, and everything about the show was better than most other series at the time. For many years people had to watch their VHS tapes that they had taped of the original airings. There was a cult over it they had forums and web pages and petitions to bring back the show. Apparently it fell on studio execs that had no concept of what people wanted for entertainment. Considering all the great ancient epic movies of late, need I say more? Finally the SciFi channel was smart enough to air it again recently and I guess someone was smart enough to realize they not only had the original fans but a new group as well.
I am happy to see this on DVD. I immediately pre-ordered this series that was far more realistic and dramatic than others that followed. There are a couple things that are fantasy, but so well done you will think them possible. After all there have long been legends of the Spear that killed Christ. To believe the Roman soldier that used that spear was made immortal to suffer is a great story. And that is but one intertwined story that is woven into a tapestry of incredible people and their culture of the past. The acting, production values, sets, and music are all worthy of movie quality. If you enjoy dramas about ancient times you will want this set about the Celts enduring the rule of the Romans until the time for them to throw off their oppressor. So many stories of what life was like and the blossoming of Christianity in this rugged land with people living in Celtic tribes. I just can't say enough about how well crafted this series was and I sincerely believe everyone should give it a chance. My only negative comment is they cut some of the beautiful music from the original airings and a few scenes. I'm not sure why, but this set would have been better if they had left the music and scenes as they were.
Movie Review: "Hear The Roar" ~ Paganism Encounters The Christian God
Summary: 5 Stars
`Roar' is a highly entertaining sword and sorcery series made for television which was originally released to the airwaves in '97. This magical series has finally been released in a boxed set containing the complete 13 episodes, which includes 5 episodes never aired on network television
Synopsis: The year is 400A.D., the place is the British Isles. The Roman Empire rules the Celtic landscape, that is with the exception of a few pagan tribes still offering what little resistance they can. The task to unite the native Celts to battle the invading Roman forces falls to young Prince Conor (Heath Ledger). If Conor is to be successful he must learn to harness the mystical power of his homeland, "the Roar." Only then can he truly lead his people and realize his vision of freedom.
`Roar' is beautifully produced and wonderfully scenic throughout. It also has ingeniously combined Celtic mysticism and Druidism with some rather obscure and archaic elements of early Christian mythology. The inclusion of Longinus, the Roman Centurian who pierced the side of Christ with his spear in the role of Queen Dianna's sorcerer is a fascinating addition to the storyline.
Also starring: John Saint Ryan (Fergus), Vera Farmiga (Catlin), Alonzo Greer (Tully), Liza Zane (Queen Dianna) and Sebastian Roche (Longinus).
Movie Review: Loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
A few years ago I was flipping through the channels and stopped on a young Heath Ledger on the Sci Fi Channel. As I was about to leave for class I couldn't stop and watch the marathon. I had caught many of the episodes over the past few years, but I had never seen the entire show. I was absolutely extatic that it was coming out on DVD. I preodered it and had it watch soon after I received the box.
The show is totally up my alley. If you are at all interested in history, especially ancient history this series is very cool.
It's set in England during the Roman occupation. Heath's character, Conor, is a young prince of a celtic tribe in the area. The series begins with his older brother's wedding. Conor is in love with Keri Russell, but her father, is against their relationship. He's a Roman.
Through tragic events, Conor's family and village is murdered and destroyed by the Romans and Keri Russell is killed trying to save Conor.
The series goes on to follow Conor become a leader to the Celts and waging a guerrilla war to drive out their Roman oppressors. Along the way many interested characters join the cause.
It's interesting, adventurous, and fun.
I highly recommend it!
Movie Review: An enjoyable adventure>
Summary: 5 Stars
Druids....Kings-Damsels in distress-Warriors-Fiends-Witches-Battles-Blood....this series has it all!
I ordered/purchased this series before the sad loss of Heath Ledger. I am a fan of his work and was interested in a series based on a few factors this time period in history and the interesting cast> I was not disappointed. Please note that this is a series from the early 90's and most of the filming is shot on location so it can be grey/overcast in many of shots-but the story is worth it. The DVD packaging is quite nice and perfect for those looking to add to their collection> If you like Robin Hood/Rome/King Authur etc you will be tickled pink by all the action/mystery and a dash of romance provided by this tale>Heath Ledger is is very young in this movie but you can see all the earmarkings of his craft in this film-from his trademark pout (seen in 10 Things I Hate About You and Brokeback Mountain, fighting skills(later developed in The Patriot/A Knight's Tale and Casanova).
So for the Heath Ledger fan this is a series not to be missed-also if you are a fan of Celtic mythology your history books will come to life in this tale.
Movie Review: Another great series ditched
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved the series "ROAR". I was so disgusted when it never came back! I don't know how those "powers that be" get in their positions of power, because they seem to know nothing about what an audience wants.I am so glad that someone had the foresight to put this on DVD!Though I had the tapes, I am ordering the DVD set and know I will watch it many times over the years. What a loss in Heathcliff Ledger. A great actor with a name from a classic novel[Wuthering Heights], his mom must have loved it to give him the name. So young, and so talented in ROAR, it is a must to own. This is high class fantasy entertainment that is timeless and believable.All the main actors did a fantastic job. The scenery, the music,and the storylines were awesome, as has been said in other reviews, but I feel can be said again. If you like fantasy, the Celts, an altogether great series, get it.You won't be sorry.